Boats are a great way to get out into the water and enjoy catching fish that you normally do not see by the shore. The problem you often have is your boats can be expensive to run and this often means you have to work quite a bit to keep them running. Sometimes, this will work out great, but other times this does not work out so good and you may need to consider selling your boat. However, you may need to know more about why you should list the boat with a dealer, instead of trying to sell the boat on your own.
Boat Dealers tend to have quite a bit more in the way of exposure. Since the dealers have the exposure, they are going to take all the marketing and make it easier. Plus when people are looking for a boat, they tend to stop in at the marinas, instead of the driveway of someone who has a boat for sale. So this will make it easier for the boat to be sold. Without this type of exposure, you could end up sitting on the boat for sale for several months to a year.
Top dollar is something else you will notice that a dealer advertisement can get for you. While you are still owner of the boat and have a price in mind that you will settle for, it may not be the highest amount you can get. With a boat dealer, they are able to get a higher number because they can carry the financing on the boats, but also have more banks to work with. The only thing you need to remember is you will have to pay the boat dealer a price that is already set in stone for advertising the boat for you, but even then it tends to give you more money out of the boat than just selling the boat yourself.
While you may think it is rather easy to sell your boat to someone else, you need to realize it is more of a challenge than what you think. In fact, if you are trying to sell the boat on your own, you could easily find it is impossible to sell. This is when you should know why you need to use a dealer to sell your boat. When you know about this, you will see it is a quick and painless transaction, which gets you money, and the boat out of your yard.
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CENTRAL LISTING AGREEMENTThis Central Listing Agreement defines the terms and conditions whereby MYERS YACHT SALES, LLC., hereafter called Broker agrees to manage the sale of the vessel described below on behalf of the undersigned owner/agent, hereafter called Owner.Vessel Name__________________________ Year _________Length_________Mfg. ______________________Model_______________Type ________________Hull ID #___________________________________ Doc # ___________________State Reg # ________________This agreement shall be effective for 90 days from this date and thereafter, until revoked by a 60 day written notice by either party. _____________initial Broker shall have the sole right and authority to manage the sale of the above described vessel at the Listing Price of$___________________.1. Owner agrees to deliver the vessel in good title, free and clear of liens. The usual and customary practice for examination, water trials, bottom inspections, surveys and closing the transaction shall apply.2. For securing a purchaser for the above described vessel: Upon the sale, donation, trade or exchange of the vessel, or if it is otherwise transferred or conveyed during the term of the agreement the owner agrees to pay a commission of 6% of the sale price or $2,000.00, whichever is greater. This commission shall be paid to MYERS YACHT SALES, LLC, whether the purchase is secured by Broker, or any other party, at the price and terms mentioned or at any other price and terms acceptable to the seller. Should the vessel be sold or traded after termination of this agreement, within 6 months of official notification of termination, to a party, their assigns, or controlled business entities that was procured through the efforts of Broker, or co-operating brokers, owner shall be liable for payment of the full commission. _________(initial)3. Owner agrees to provide easy access to the vessel at all times, for the purpose of showing while not in use by the owner, to refer all inquiries of brokers or other interested parties to Broker on a timely basis; to notify Broker should the vessel be moved, or temporarily not available for showing; to allow Broker to prominently display a “For Sale” sign during the term of this agreement and to replace sign, if removed during use of vessel.4. Broker agrees: to carefully inspect and secure complete information regarding the vessel, to provide local and national marketing information in regards to the value of the vessel in order to determine a market value, to direct concentrated efforts of the organization in bring out a sale, to advertise as deemed advisable, in local and national advertising venues, at not cost to the seller, to arrange for surveys, bottom inspections, sea trials, at the direction of the seller, to assist the buyer in arranging financing, to assist in the closing, to show the vessel as required, to promote the sale of the vessel through national electronic listing services, of which broker is a member in good standing.5. As owners agent, Broker is authorized to accept receipt for, and hold all money paid or deposited as a binder theron and if such deposit be forfeited by the prospective buyer, Broker may retain one half of such deposit, but not to exceed the amount of the commission, as compensation.6. Owner indemnifies and holds Broker and agents harmless against any loss, damage, theft, suit or claim arising while the vessel is being shown, handled, ferried, or in the possession of Broker, at the direction of the owner. It is specifically understood and agreed that the Broker does not assume and is not delegated, by the owner, care, custody, or control of vessel by reason of this agreement. Broker will not move the vessel from its berth without expressed approval and acceptance of these terms from the Owner.7. Owner understands that this agreement does not guarantee a sale, but it does guarantee the Broker will make and earnest and continued effort to sell the vessel until the agreement is terminated.8. In the event of any dispute, claim, questions or disagreement arising out of our relating to this agreement or the breach thereof, the parties herto shall use their best efforts to settle such disputes, claims or disagreements. To this effect, they shall consult and negotiate with each other, in good faith, attempt to reach a just and equitable solution satisfactory to both parties. If they do not reach such solution within 60 days, then upon notice by either party to the other, disputes, claims or differences shall be finally settled by the laws applicable in the State of Florida.9. Owner acknowledges having understood the terms of this agreement and receipt of a signed copy, that this document represents the entire agreement of the parties, that no other representations, warranties, guarantee of sale or promises of any kind have been made to me other than those set forth herein, and that this agreement is binding on all heirs, executors, successors, and assigns of Owner and Broker.
