It's not easy to sell a boat or find a boat that is a good match for you on your own. It takes time, commitment, know-how, and the right resources. 
If you are ready to buy or sell a boat, New or Used, Choice Marine Brokers can help
Below are just some of the most important reasons to use Choice Marine Brokers

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Provide a Strong Knowledge Base

We are exposed to the boat industry all day, every day. There are tens of thousands of boat builders and hundreds of thousands of boat models; no one can know it all. But we can at least acquire enough knowledge in certain segments to be able to address the good and bad points (e.g. quality, value, and performance, to name three key considerations) of many boats. We will listen closely to your wants and needs and how they will fit into your lifestyle. We will help you find the right boat for you at the best value.

Work with a Network of Contacts

We will offer you a network of contacts by making use of: broker-to-broker relationships established over years of experience; yacht multiple listing systems (MLS); and, the best electronic media, some of which is only available to members of the boating industry.

Establish Value

We will help you establish the fair market value of a boat to help you determine a fair asking price or a realistic offer price. There is a bit of an art in pricing a boat. We know comparable boats and where a specific boat fits in the marketplace. If you are a seller working on your own, improper pricing means fewer qualified buyers will be attracted to your boat and it will likely sit on the market piling up expenses without selling. A realistic price is one of the keys to successfully selling a boat. Anyone can look up asking prices on boats in the marketplace, but it takes someone in the business to accurately assess all the factors that determine the value of a specific boat (e.g. condition, outfitting, location) and to be familiar with selling prices.

Get Your Boat To Market

We will prepare a complete and accurate listing of the specifications of your boat that will be used to develop the print advertising, electronic advertising, and entry into the multiple listing services (MLS). In a matter of hours, a full description and photographs of your boat can be made available to brokers and buyers around the world, or right next door, with a central contact person—US—available to answer questions, qualify buyers, and arrange showings.

We will help you prepare your boat for sale by evaluating its current condition, advising how to put it in "show" condition, and recommending services specializing in whatever type of work may be required.

We will outline an advertising and promotion strategy that is tailored for your boat. This will include print advertising, electronic promotion, MLS systems, and boat shows.

We will respond to inquiries and arrange for showings, with a broker present. A seller working on his own can be swamped with unqualified inquiries, no-show appointments, people “just looking,” and maybe, somewhere in that flood, a few people actually ready and willing to buy your boat. We take care of this for you, ultimately finding the buyer for your boat.

Negotiate on Your Behalf

We, as the broker, facilitate the negotiation. The art of negotiating is one of the most important benefits of using a broker. We provide you with one of the best negotiating tools you will ever have – the person who can say, "I'll have to discuss this with my client and get back to you." The element of time and insulation from immediate answers is one of the biggest leverage factors that both parties bring into any negotiation. Further, a broker can often help to structure a deal in creative ways to reach an agreement that might not have otherwise been possible.

We will keep small obstacles from becoming insurmountable problems.

Complete The Whole Transaction

Once an offer is accepted, the broker can ease the process of finalizing a transaction. This will include:

• Preparing the maze of necessary paperwork.
• Making sure all aspects of a deal are properly conducted in a timely manner pursuant to the contract.
• Helping the buyer obtain financing with the best possible rates and terms.
• Providing the buyer with a list of recommended marine surveyors to represent him in determining the condition of the boat.
• Orchestrating the haul-out or launch and sea trial.

Providing the buyer and seller with knowledge to properly address the nearly inevitable yacht survey issues. The buyer will have the severity of any identified problems put in context and the names of people who may estimate costs and perform necessary repairs. The seller will get advice on how to adjust the transaction, if necessary, after survey, as well as advice about who to contact to confirm repair estimates.

Safeguard Funds

We will safeguard funds in an escrow account. We will assure that any existing loan or other encumbrances will be paid off, or otherwise satisfied, at the time of closing and that no other liabilities remain outstanding. This is critically important to the buyer and the seller, and can be a potentially serious hazard in a private transaction not involving a broker.

Provide an Ethical Atmosphere For The Transaction

Choice Marine Brokers are members of The Yacht Brokers Association of America and as such subscribe to, and abide by, a professional Code of Ethics, which is available for all to read. YBAA Code of Ethics

Our position between the buyer and seller requires substantial ethical responsibilities to ensure that both parties are treated honestly and fairly. Without a professional broker, this ethical standard is left to chance and blind trust between unknown parties.

Build Relationships

You will find that when you work with a broker you can trust, you will build a lasting relationship and partnership. We will be available to answer questions and provide assistance even after the transaction is completed. We value your loyalty, anticipate referrals and future business, and find fulfillment in having helped you fulfill your boating dreams.

Call Paul Or Jaime and start the process of listing your boat for sale now....401-886-8006