Selling your property, regardless of what it is, can turn into a thankless task to those who have never done it before. Determining a fair price as well as the smallest amount you would be willing to settle for involves diligent research. Selling boats might involve comparisons to like models built in the same year. It is no surprise that internet searches for sell my boat are relatively common.
Values of the same vessels can differ greatly dependent upon the care given to the craft and any upgrades that may have been done. Owners are able to check online and see pictures of boats like theirs and see the prices they are being offered for. A visit to a dealership will also give you an idea of what your watercraft is worth.
The care given to the water craft while in your possession will increase the value of any vessel. Cleaning and waxing it every year is one of the best ways to help it retain value. Making certain it has a water tight cover for when it is not in use protects the interior seats and trim. If you own a sail boat the mast should be checked every year and any rigging that is worn needs to be replaced. A complete and through report of all maintenance performed needs to be kept by the owner. If you have a trailer for transporting it, the trailer will need to be rinsed off each time you use it.
There are several options for placing your for sale ads before the public. The internet is a fast and easy method of getting wide distribution of the information. Newspapers and magazines are another venue but with these there may be a delay of days to weeks before they are printed and delivered. Many people add their social media as a means of letting people know what they have for sale.
Once your ad has been published you will need to be able to determine which callers are serious buyers and which are shoppers. You will want to beware of internet scam artists too. Shoppers will waste your time while scammers can steal your information and invade your life with devastating results.
To help avoid being taken advantage of by scammers or tire kickers always meet the buyer in person. You will be able to tell if the person you are dealing with knows anything about boats. Insist on a wire transfer as payment. This may cost a few dollars at the bank but it is the safest way to transfer money into your account. Make certain that the payment has transferred prior to handing over the keys to the new owner.
Gather all pertinent documents for easy access after the sale. You will need a bill of sale, the vessels title, the title and registration for the trailer and proof that the vessel is paid in full. Many sellers add the maintenance records and warranty cards as a convenience to the new owners.
Finally you will want to cancel any insurance policies you have on the watercraft and remove all advertising you have posted on line or elsewhere.
Values of the same vessels can differ greatly dependent upon the care given to the craft and any upgrades that may have been done. Owners are able to check online and see pictures of boats like theirs and see the prices they are being offered for. A visit to a dealership will also give you an idea of what your watercraft is worth.
The care given to the water craft while in your possession will increase the value of any vessel. Cleaning and waxing it every year is one of the best ways to help it retain value. Making certain it has a water tight cover for when it is not in use protects the interior seats and trim. If you own a sail boat the mast should be checked every year and any rigging that is worn needs to be replaced. A complete and through report of all maintenance performed needs to be kept by the owner. If you have a trailer for transporting it, the trailer will need to be rinsed off each time you use it.
There are several options for placing your for sale ads before the public. The internet is a fast and easy method of getting wide distribution of the information. Newspapers and magazines are another venue but with these there may be a delay of days to weeks before they are printed and delivered. Many people add their social media as a means of letting people know what they have for sale.
Once your ad has been published you will need to be able to determine which callers are serious buyers and which are shoppers. You will want to beware of internet scam artists too. Shoppers will waste your time while scammers can steal your information and invade your life with devastating results.
To help avoid being taken advantage of by scammers or tire kickers always meet the buyer in person. You will be able to tell if the person you are dealing with knows anything about boats. Insist on a wire transfer as payment. This may cost a few dollars at the bank but it is the safest way to transfer money into your account. Make certain that the payment has transferred prior to handing over the keys to the new owner.
Gather all pertinent documents for easy access after the sale. You will need a bill of sale, the vessels title, the title and registration for the trailer and proof that the vessel is paid in full. Many sellers add the maintenance records and warranty cards as a convenience to the new owners.
Finally you will want to cancel any insurance policies you have on the watercraft and remove all advertising you have posted on line or elsewhere.