When it comes time to sell, purchase, or trade your boat it certainly helps to have someone on your side who is working in your interests. Professional yacht brokers provide exactly this service and can be found with all types of backgrounds which commonly share a passion for being out on the water and being around the incredible machines that enable us to have a little salt water in or veins.
With that being said, selling or buying a boat is seldom a walk in the park unless you take the right steps in forming a plan and a team to handle the task for you. Here’s 5 great skills to look for when selecting a broker.
- Communication
There is no doubt that the first thing you need to see in a broker is communication. Does your broker respond quickly? is your broker reliable about following up? Do you share meaningful and clear sharing of ideas with the individual who will ultimately be representing you to buyers? - Not a “Yes man”
If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. A good broker will not only tell you what you like to hear but also what you won’t like to hear. Owning a yacht or boat is a serious financial commitment, anybody who tells you otherwise may not have your interests in mind. I have seen to many cases where dismissing everything with a yes has only cost owners time, money, and frustration when reality sets in. - Technical Knowledge
Let’s face it, boats are highly technical and complex machines. The bigger you go you’ll generally see a very steep learning curve as far all the systems associated with a vessel. This also applies to construction methodology, builder specific knowledge, and in depth understand as to what the difference between a good operating cost effective boat is and how that applies to your ownership or sale. - Organization and Planning
Like all things in life a good plan and a good system of organization is the difference between success and failure. Yacht sales is no exception to this. Your broker should begin your experience by understanding what you really want and coming to mutual understanding of your goals, your dream, and the reality of the whole situation. - Constant Improvement
A good broker will always be looking on how to improve the service and professionalism that they offer their clients. This means more effective marketing, clear communication, improved time management, and constantly trying to come up with better ways to serve you.
Looking to buy, sell, or trade your boat, yacht, or airplane? Please call or message us at The Painless Brokerage to setup a free consultation.