How to Sell a Boat by Owner With No Brokers
Selling your boat without a broker can save you money. The downside to not using a broker when selling your boat is you become responsible for all advertising and showing duties. The time and financial investment required to handle your own advertising and showing often leads sellers to seek out a broker instead of selling their boat alone. If you can handle the added work of selling your boat without a broker and you are successful, you may find your boating friends seeking out your services to sell their boats.
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Set a reasonable price for your boat. Check other listings and used boat yards to compare pricing on boats similar to your boat.
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List your boat in for sale by owner advertising papers. Ensure you list all pertinent information about the boat and how much money you are asking.
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Post fliers offering the boat for sale at local marinas. Ask the marina manager before posting any advertisement.
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Tell the marina manager that you are selling your boat and leave contact information with him. You never know when word of mouth will put the perfect seller in front of you.
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Set a time to show the boat that is convenient for you and the potential buyer. If possible schedule multiple buyers to view the boat at the same time. This will reduce the amount of time you must spend showing the boat and can encourage buyers to make an offer on the boat quickly.
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Tips & Warnings
Take a trusted family member or friend with you when you show the boat. Showing the boat alone opens you up to potential dangers especially if no one knows where you are or what you are doing.
