When the time comes to sell your boat, deciding whether to do so through a broker is an important choice. A broker can take a lot of the work out of the process for sellers and buyers alike. Certified brokers offer a layer of confidence and convenience to buying or selling your boat. With a reputation for success which stretches over more than 30 years, we know the process and how to get your boat sold quickly.
The Boat Sales Process
Before selling your boat, it needs to be inspected and any problems need to be corrected. It also helps to know manufacturing details which a broker would know. Cape Yachts is in the business of matching the right boat with individual families, creating faster sales and more long-term satisfaction. Most boats represent large dollar sales transactions so it’s important to insure that the title and money transfer safely and reliably.
Brokers Have Experience
Boat brokers have done their homework, and built experience based on different manufacturers, hull types, and more. Without this behind-the-scenes experience, it will be difficult to provide interested buyers with the information they need. Since 1986, we have been building our experience and selling boats like yours.
Using Existing Contacts
Our brokers have an established network they can market your boat through. Without those contacts, you will be limited in who you can reach, and will almost certainly never catch the eye of boat resellers who could sell the boat faster. The brokers at Cape Yachts not only use traditional sales outlets, they can market directly to boat dealers, yacht clubs, and other venues which are not available to private individuals. You also want the advantage of placement on the biggest MLS system and search engine optimization to enhance your boat listing at the top of the list.
Tracking Ownership
Buying a boat yourself, it can be difficult to establish a chain of ownership. Boats which have changed hands, but did not get their registration updated can easily hinder or even block buying the boat of your dreams. The sales professionals at Cape Yachts know how to track and prove ownership through lien searches and other legal avenues, giving you more peace of mind and potentially saving you quite a bit of time and money in the process.
Brokers Provide Availability
If you sell your boat on your own, you will have to arrange time to show the boat. This can be problematic when a buyer wants to schedule a viewing which conflicts with your career or other scheduling. Cape Yachts eliminates this hassle by providing a set location and regular business hours when the boat is available for interested parties. Because we are selling many boats, you also have the potential to sell your boat to someone who had not been looking for your particular style or model at the outset, but the boat caught their eye while on the broker’s lot or in their listing.
You could sell your boat yourself, and you might even make a little more on the sale. But going through a professional like Cape Yachts will give your boat more visibility, save you time and effort, and offer potential buyers the security of dealing with an established boat seller. There are many reasons why you need the services of Cape Yachts, ranging from extensive experience to maintaining a large inventory. We can even offer you some useful tips for getting the most out of your boat when it sells.
