Selling your yacht can be an enjoyable experience.
5 STEPS TO SUCCESS
Preparation
Step
1
Marketing
Step
2
Showings
Step
3
Survey
Step
4
Closing
Step
5
Professional Preparation
This is the amount of preparation put into getting a yacht listed for sale that will determine how fast and how well a yacht can be sold in any kind of market, regardless of the geographic area, the general economy and the pedigree of your yacht. Making sure your yacht specifications, media presentations and asking price are “spot on” will shorten the length your yacht will stay on the market and therefore increase its final selling price.
Active Marketing
A constant feedback and observation should be applied to all marketing efforts to assess returns and to dial in the right strategies in order to promote your yacht to the right demographic and in the best manners to generate qualified leads. This includes the use of different geographic areas MLS ( multiple listing systems), yacht websites, co-brokerage network, social medias campaigns and emails to a curated database of yacht buyers.
Meaningful Showings
A Showing is often the best time for a listing agent to connect and seal the deal with a potential buyer. The listing broker will have to prove that he understand the clients needs and that he is trust worthy and knowledgeable. A perfect understanding of the yacht acquired through a thorough preparation of the listing will ensure that whomever is visiting your yacht will feel comfortable making an offer and proceed with the purchase in the most positive conditions, including being more inclined to make their best offer.
Offer And Survey
Using the standard IYBA ( International Yacht Broker Association) Purchase and Sale Agreement, a Yacht Broker will be able to find common grounds that will help the Seller and the Buyer succeed with the transaction. While nothing is really simple when it comes to yachts sale and everything that goes into it, a seasoned yacht broker will be able to assist the Seller and the Buyer to enter an agreement that will have a chance to go through and to avoid any pitfall right from the start. Preparing for survey and negotiating conditions of acceptance will lead to a successful closing.
Smooth Closing
Closing shouldn’t be a challenging and overwhelming process. Securing funds for the transaction, obtaining the right paperwork to close on time, coordinating between different agencies involved are to name a few, the value your listing agent will add to the deal.…A good yacht broker will make this process smooth and easy, leaving you only to enjoy selling your yacht!
Gustavo.D
starstarstarstarstar June 1st, 2020
Nicolas, is a great broker. Nicolas assisted us in the purchase of our new 2018 Lagoon 42. His direction all thru the process is second to none. I would recommend him to any one and would work with him again.
Thank You Nicolas.
R. Escalante
starstarstarstarstar May 23rd, 2019
In 2016, I decided to buy a Catamaran. Nicolas helped me to find it. I was new in buying boats and Nicolas managed a visit to Lagoon Factories in Bordeaux, France. He traveled there and we joined and made the visit. Finally, the selection was a 450F. I enjoyed the boat for almost 03 years and decided to replace it with the new Lagoon 46. So, I sailed the 450F from Fajardo - Puerto Rico, to Fort Lauderdale, in order to sell the boat. Of course, NYG took charge of everything, that is, the reception of the boat, private docking, the cleaning service, review and maintenance of the main equipment (engines, electric generator, air conditioning, water maker, etc.). All at very competitive prices. In a month, Nicolas had firm proposals and quickly the sale was closed. The paperwork and documentation flowed very quickly. Finally the deposit of the money was realized with no events. In summary, Nicolas and his team are great people to work with, professional, efficient, honest and reliable. Impossible to have a better service!
J. Stewart
starstarstarstarstar April 9th, 2019
The boating industry has a pretty bad reputation when it comes to brokers. I went through my share of them on my quest to buy my dream boat. By pure luck I found Nicolas and NGY. Nicolas was the best to work with. He was a straight shooter, was patient with me and some of my crazy requests, like a low ball offer on an extremely nice Kysna. He knew I was nuts, but obliged, hey you never know until you try, and he was right.
When we finally found THE boat he guided us through the process, managed some behind the scenes BS that he shielded my wife and I from (I won't go into the details but he was looking out for our best interest and negotiated on our behalf. I found out later and was super grateful we were not involved or even knew about it).
I can't say enough good things about how happy we we're to have Nic on our side. I would highly recommend Nic and NGY.
K.Bergstrom
starstarstarstarstar March 22nd, 2019
Nicolas assisted us with the purchase of our 52 Lagoon. He made the process simple, negotiating and advocating on our behalf to reach a fair deal, and then went above and beyond in assisting us with the details once the sale was completed. He continues to offer his advice and support, and we are pleased to consider him a friend thru this process!
E. Farinelli
starstarstarstarstar February 4th, 2019
My experience with Next Generation yachting was extremely positive. Nicolas sold me a Catamaram at the end of 2016. I was impressed with his industry knowledge and ability to help and guide me thru the purchase. Nicolas carefully took in consideration the scope of my project and was always a phone call away to help me thru the buying process. More important after the sale he continued to be available and I never felt I did not have an answer for my questions. After my project was over in 2018, I asked him to get involved on the sale of my vessel, Nicolas helped me in all aspects of the sale minimizing and eliminating any potential headaches associated to a very burocratic transaction of selling a used sailing catamaran. I know that because of him I was able to sell my boat at top price. I had never been so satisfied and honestly very happy to pay a commission in the end of the day. I highly recommend his service and definitely plan to buy another boat from Next Generation yachting in the near future.
J.Mirra
starstarstarstarstar August 17th, 2018
Nicolas is a dedicated, conscientious professional who is willing to go above and beyond to make sure that his clients are assisted in all aspects of the purchase process. He is able to call upon a wealth of information and a network of like minded professionals to ultimately provide an exemplary experience....almost a concierge service for yacht purchase. I couldn't ask for anything more, and I would highly recommend his services to anyone looking for either a power or sailing vessel.
J.Notaras
starstarstarstarstar August 17th, 2018
I worked with Next Generation Yachting over several months to identify a suitable boat for my family. I found Nicolas very helpful and supremely understanding of all the factors that determine the appropriate boat for our needs. My only disappointment is that I chose not to complete a purchase through Next Generation Yachting. If I had proceeded with Nicolas I would have my boat now rather than having to wait till who knows when!
R. Perez
starstarstarstarstar August 17th, 2018
I had the opportunity of meeting Nicolas as the seller´s broker when I bought a Lagoon 52F in October 2015. He was really helpful for both parts and I doubt it could be done without his professional advice and his special attention to the details. One year and a half later, I still ask for his advice when I need some technical information or recommendations for modifications, and he answers me on time and giving his best to help. If I would need a broker in the future to move to other boat, I am sure I will call him and work with him.
