How Do I Sell My Yacht?

Yacht selling is not a simple task, it can take a long time and if you want to sell your yacht but don't know what to do, read some of the following advice on selling a yacht that can help you.

Preparing your yacht for sale

Yacht preparation

cleaning and repairing your yacht. Clean your yacht of stains and trash, replace damaged yacht equipment, and prepare yacht-related documents including yacht service records, invoices, and more.

Take photos of your yacht

take clear photos of the interior and exterior of your yacht, photos can attract yacht buyers and help you sell your yacht faster.

Set the price

Setting the right price is very important to sell your yacht fast, the value of the yacht mainly depends on the size, model and age of the yacht, you can get a deep understanding of the yacht market before setting the price.View How to Price A Yacht for Sale?

Find a yacht broker

if you are not available or you don't know how to sell your yacht yourself, you can ask a yacht broker to help you, they have the expertise in yachting and can help you sell your yacht.

How to choose a yacht broker?

If you decide to let a yacht broker help you sell your yacht, you should choose a professional yacht broker, so how do you choose one? You can look for it by the following methods:

1. look for a certified professional yacht broker, the certification shows that he is competent and can do the job.

2. Look for a yacht broker with a lot of experience, the more experienced you are, the more you know about the yacht.

3. Find out about the trading history of the yacht brokerage company and the broker, and learn more about the broker's ability to do the job.

4. Find out how well known the brokerage is and the number of yachts it has helped to sell or buy to get a good idea of how reputable it is.

How long does it take to sell a yacht?

How long does it take to sell a yacht? This depends largely on how efficiently you or your yacht broker can find a buyer and what the market is like at the time. Generally speaking, it takes about eight months for a 28-foot to 36-foot yacht, maybe 10 months or a year for a 40-foot to 55-foot yacht, and a few years for a 60-footer or more. If your yacht model is very popular at the moment, then it may sell in a short time.

The best time to sell your yacht

Some people think that the best time to sell a yacht is when the boating season starts, while others feel that the best time to sell a yacht is in the spring, when it is warmer. There are usually many yacht buyers looking for spring and summer yachts to buy from March to May each year, and there are also a lot of people who choose to buy yachts in the fall. If you decide to sell your yacht, you should consider a good number of factors, such as, what is the season in the area where your yacht is located? Do you want to sell your yacht in a warm place?