mardi 10 février 2015

Best Ways To Sell My Boat

By Beryl Dalton


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.

Determining the value of a vessel can be done online by searching the model and design of the craft and finding those that are for sale. Looking at listings in magazines devoted to boating and water sports or visiting local dealers that handle similar vessels are also viable options. Variations in price can be caused by upgrades and upkeep that have been done.

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.

Determining where to place your listing may take some time. There are many venues available for sellers and one of the most popular is the internet. In this forum you will be able to write your ad and post pictures of the vessel. You also have the option of changing the ad or pictures at will on the internet. It is recommended that you employ at least two venues for your ads. Many people use social media to get the word out about their boats.

There will probably be many responses to the ads you place. Your greatest challenge will be determining which are serious buyers as opposed to those shopping for a bargain. Another faction to be aware of will be the scammers who may contact you looking for information and attempt to steal your private information for fraudulent purposes.

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.

Once you have canceled the ads online or in the papers and called the insurance company to terminate the coverage you will have completed the sale of your boat.




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