Before considering selling anything it is a good idea to determine what the price should be. If it was an automobile the solution will be as simple as consulting the Blue Book for comparable vehicles and their worth. Boats take a little more research for most people to determine their value. Decisions to sell my boat are made every day for a number of reasons and it's important to be aware of how to do it properly.
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.
To help increase the resale value of any vessel it will be important to keep an organized and complete record of all maintenance. Long term care is also an important matter for boats. Yearly waxing and covering them when not in use is the first step for proper care. Sailboats need annual mast inspections and fatigued rigging needs to be replaced. The trailer will need to be rinsed after every use especially if used in salt water. Common sense will mean a higher return on your investment when sold.
Placing your vessel on the market will involve deciding what type of venue you want to use to advertise the sale. The internet offers reasonably priced sites that can give you a much broader audience than most printed material. Boating magazines that feature classified ads are another option along with newspapers and social media.
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.
As a measure of protection meet any potential buyers face to face. You should be able to sort out the shoppers and scammers by their lack of knowledge regarding boats and boating. Using a wire transfer as the method of payment will protect you financially. There is a fee for this service but banks are very well acquainted with the process. Be certain that the deposit has been finalized before you give the buyer the keys.
Create a document checklist for after the sale. Be certain it contains everything necessary to complete the sale. It should include a bill of sale, the title, proof that the vessel is lien free, and title and registration for the trailer. As a courtesy you might include the maintenance records and any warranty cards that you may have in possession.
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.
To help increase the resale value of any vessel it will be important to keep an organized and complete record of all maintenance. Long term care is also an important matter for boats. Yearly waxing and covering them when not in use is the first step for proper care. Sailboats need annual mast inspections and fatigued rigging needs to be replaced. The trailer will need to be rinsed after every use especially if used in salt water. Common sense will mean a higher return on your investment when sold.
Placing your vessel on the market will involve deciding what type of venue you want to use to advertise the sale. The internet offers reasonably priced sites that can give you a much broader audience than most printed material. Boating magazines that feature classified ads are another option along with newspapers and social media.
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.
As a measure of protection meet any potential buyers face to face. You should be able to sort out the shoppers and scammers by their lack of knowledge regarding boats and boating. Using a wire transfer as the method of payment will protect you financially. There is a fee for this service but banks are very well acquainted with the process. Be certain that the deposit has been finalized before you give the buyer the keys.
Create a document checklist for after the sale. Be certain it contains everything necessary to complete the sale. It should include a bill of sale, the title, proof that the vessel is lien free, and title and registration for the trailer. As a courtesy you might include the maintenance records and any warranty cards that you may have in possession.
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.
Aucun commentaire:
Enregistrer un commentaire