Getting Your Boat Ready
Prepare your yacht for a successful sale
Prepare Your Yacht for Success
Selling your yacht takes a well-coordinated sales effort, best performed by an experienced broker with a proven track record of success. Follow these essential steps to maximize your yacht's appeal and value.
Choose the Right Broker
Selling your yacht starts with choosing the right broker for the job! A seasoned, professional yacht broker will have an existing book of potential clients and an established reputation within the yacht brokerage community. Most Brewer brokers have earned their CPYB accreditation and all are members of YBAA.
Curb Appeal
First impressions are everything and dock appeal is very important. If your yacht is clean and bright, smells and looks good, then there is a good chance of making a sale. It's also helpful to touch up brightwork or paint.
Clean Up
Remove mold and mildew from compartments, bilges, and upholstery. A dirty boat is a sign of neglect. Remove personal belongings and keep the boat uncluttered. Sails, life jackets, and fishing poles should be stowed away neatly.
Pre-Survey
We often advise having a survey completed by an accredited marine surveyor. This can be a worthwhile sales tool and adds value to your boat. It will also give you the opportunity to correct any deficiencies before listing.
Records
If you have maintenance records or documentation of major work done, provide these to your yacht broker. Make sure you have all ownership papers in order. If there is a loan, provide the name of the bank and approximate payoff.
Ready to Get Started?
For more information or to get started, contact us today. Our experienced brokers are ready to help you prepare your yacht for sale.