| Ok, so you've decided to sell your yacht. Whether it is | | | | working order. Selling a yacht is a bit like selling a home. |
| to make room for a new yacht, or you've decided to | | | | That doesn't mean to say you need to have the smell |
| rest your sea legs for the immediate future, the | | | | of bread baking or freshly made coffee wafting |
| process of selling your yacht should not be rushed into. | | | | around, but you do need to keep it smelling fresh and |
| Once you've decided you would like to sell your yacht, | | | | odour free. |
| there are a few things to consider | | | | Systems and Engine |
| When to Sell | | | | Prospective buyers will want to test everything |
| Certain times of year are better for selling than others, | | | | onboard. Make sure the lights, radio, autopilot etc are all |
| and will have a direct impact on both the price you can | | | | in good working order. Keep the engine room clean |
| get for it, and how long it takes to sell. More people | | | | and get the engine serviced if it hasn't been for a while. |
| tend to be searching for a yacht at the beginning of | | | | Keep the Receipts |
| boating season, and will frequently pay a bit more. | | | | If work has been done to your yacht over the years, |
| That's not to say that you won't be able to sell your | | | | dig out those receipts. Keep all the receipts together |
| yacht outside of boating season, it may just take more | | | | and close to hand when showing a prospective buyer |
| time and effort and you may end up with a lower | | | | round. If you choose to go through a broker, keep |
| price than you'd hoped for. | | | | these onboard so they have the information available if |
| Setting the Price | | | | a prospective buyer has any questions. |
| Many sellers going through the selling process unaided | | | | Advertising your Yacht |
| make the mistake of setting an unrealistic price that | | | | If you are selling your yacht online, take lots of photos |
| doesn't reflect its true value, and then wonder why | | | | inside and out. Without good photos, you will struggle to |
| they yacht isn't selling. Setting the right price initially will | | | | sell it online. Pick the best ones for each area of the |
| ensure a quick sale, and not leave you disappointed. | | | | yacht. If photography's not your thing, consider hiring a |
| To select the right price to sell at requires some | | | | professional. A broker would be more than happy to |
| market research. A yacht broker will do this for you, or | | | | arrange this for you. |
| if you have time can be done yourself. The age of the | | | | When you are writing a description for either your |
| yacht, condition, and accessories all need to be taken | | | | online or offline ad, make sure you include all the vital |
| into account, when comparing to other similar yachts | | | | stats: Make, Model, Year, Length, Price. Any |
| for sale. | | | | accessories purchased for your yacht are worth |
| Good as New | | | | mentioning, to make it stand out from other similar |
| If she's starting to show her age after many happy | | | | yachts. |
| years sailing, its time to treat her to a lick of paint, and | | | | If you're not a confident salesman, or simply don't have |
| have her looking like new with a wax and a polish. | | | | the time, you might consider using a broker to help sell |
| It's no good having your yacht looking good on the | | | | your yacht. With expert knowledge, a broker can help |
| outside, but a mess on the inside - prospective buyers | | | | you sell your yacht quickly and in a hassle free |
| will want to look inside as well. Start by de-cluttering, | | | | manner. |
| and make sure everything is clean and in good | | | | |