Selling Tips
Tips to Help Your Boat Sell
- PRICE - Be realistic. Gone are the days when you just looked at the price that other sellers are getting for similar models. Every boat is unique. We can help you determine a competitive price for your boat. To attract maximum attention and speed up the sale, your boat should be priced lower than or equivalent to your competition.
- CONDITION - As with house buying, curb appeal is as crucial as what is inside. Keep your boat neat and clean and in good repair at all times. Keep stainless polished and teak touched up. Down below, keep your boat as spotless as possible. Be brutal when you de-clutter, and keep the air fresheners fresh. That first smell when you enter the living quarters is crucial.
- THOROUGH INVENTORY LIST - Don't overlook the little things on your boat. These things can sometimes make a used boat appealing to a buyer. Many buyers are inexperienced so give as much detail to your inventory list as possible. Also keep in mind that "new" yachts don't come with all this equipment. A long list of additional equipment can often spur a buyer to think twice about the decision to buy new or used.
- PHOTOS, PHOTOS, PHOTOS - Along with the photos your broker will take of your boat, provide him with lots of good photos you already have. No one will make the trip to come see your boat without first seeing photos. Be sure to include photos of the boat in use.
- BE HONEST - If your boat has been in an accident or had major repairs, be upfront about it. These items are most likely going to come to light during the survey anyway. Every used boat will have its share of dings.