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