Whether you are a novice or an experienced boat owner, the process of purchasing or selling a boat can be a lengthy one, and as with any large investment it is always a wise decision to turn to those who have the resources to assist you in becoming a well informed and educated consumer in the boating industry. Selecting a professional yacht broker provides an invaluable tool to facilitate an idyllic closing.
When Buying a Boat:
As a professional yacht brokerage firm, Latitude Yacht Brokerage will advise you, the buyer, throughout the entire process through:
- Access to reliable multiple listing services to help you find the right boat at the right price
- Reviewing the criteria for the type of boat you’re looking to buy and offering an objective viewpoint to help you make your final decision
- Submitting the offer and representing you in the negotiating process to determine a fair price and agreement
- Assisting in finding the appropriate surveyor, scheduling and participating in the survey and sea-trial, further negotiating price if conditions warrant, and arranging engine escrows, if necessary
- Preparing the necessary paperwork to ensure your financial security, assuring all bases are covered with your boat purchase
- Providing yacht services after the sale such as repairs, shipping, and insurance to guarantee you are a satisfied buyer
When Selling a Boat:
Latitude Yacht Brokerage is geared to maximize exposure to your yacht through familiarity with the marketplace:
- An obligation for following proven advertising strategies in appropriate media
- Preparing the listing for distribution to the public and to other brokerage firms
- Determining a fair asking price and making recommendations for improvements or repairs to make the boat more marketable
- Representing you in the negotiating process with the buyer or buyer’s broker to determine a fair price and agreement
- Arranging and partaking in sea trials and surveys, further negotiating price if conditions warrant, and arranging engine escrows if necessary
- Understanding the marine brokerage profession, i.e., all documents and contracts needed to register and transfer titles and safeguard funds
Ultimately the value of a yacht broker is in completing all the paperwork and answering all the questions that arise between the initial search and the final closing. Our goal at Latitude Yacht Brokerage is to keep you well informed and move your transaction to completion in an efficient manner. But more than that, our mission is to provide you with a smooth journey and the realization of a dream to discover the great wide open…
