No money changes hands. No complicated systems. Just people with things to offer finding people who need them. Here's how it works.
Create a listing for anything you want to trade — a piece of furniture, a skill, a service, homegrown food, childcare, creative work. If it has value to someone, it belongs on TradeTree.
A good listing tells people exactly what you have and what you'd like in return. The more specific, the better. Photos make a huge difference — listings with pictures get three times as many responses.
Browse thousands of listings by category, location, or keyword. Use filters to narrow by trade type, distance, or how recently something was posted. Or just explore — you'll often find things you didn't know you needed.
You can search by what people are offering or by what they're looking for. If someone is looking for exactly what you have, that's a match waiting to happen.
When you find something you want, send the person a trade proposal. Tell them what you're offering, why it's a fair exchange, and anything that helps them say yes. A good proposal is specific, honest, and personal.
The person will receive a notification and can accept, decline, or ask questions. Most active traders respond within a few hours. If you don't hear back in a day or two, it's fine to send a gentle follow-up.
Once both of you agree, you work out the details directly — when, where, and how. TradeTree connects you; the logistics are a conversation between two people who've decided to trust each other.
After your trade is complete, both parties leave a review. Reviews are the backbone of trust on TradeTree — they help great traders build their reputation and help the community know who's reliable.
You already have something someone needs. And somewhere out there, someone has exactly what you've been looking for. Start free — no credit card, no catch.