We first saw our new boat in a Virginia Yacht Brokers ad. Well before then, a friend, who is an experienced and discerning boater, had introduced us to them as "top flight brokers." Confidant in our friend's opinion we contacted Virginia Yacht Brokers and began the process that led to our purchasing K2-II. Time and again throughout the purchase process our friend's words rang true. Professional, personable, and accommodating; Virginia Yacht Brokers skillfully guided us through the process. Intently focused on their clients, they offered valuable advice that ranged from helping to ensure we were buying a boat that would meet our needs, to recommending highly professional marine surveyors, to coordinating the boatyard's services. Always responsive to our questions and requests, their attention to detail was particularly impressive. Working with Virginia Yacht Brokers was a true pleasure. With their professionalism, customer service, and integrity I would consider them the broker of choice, and would highly recommend them to family or friends. To paraphrase the friend who recommended Virginia Yacht Brokers to us, "we were able to see the process done right!"
Kevin H. Wild Col USMC and Katherine Aldrich
Arlington, VA
May 13, 2008

My recent purchase of a Hatteras 58 through Virginia Yacht Brokers was a most pleasant experience. When one commits to the purchase of a boat of size there are always many side items that require attention. You and your people are aware that the buyer may not be cognizant of all the loose ends that need to be completed. Beyond that I found that you went out of your way to be sure that I was aware of even the minor points. The transaction was the most comfortable, friendly and helpful that I have ever dealt with. I came away feeling that the purchase had been completed correctly and efficiently which has left me confident that there are no surprises in the future. Thank you for putting me on the right course to start a pleasant time aboard BRIGHT STAR.
Frederick S. Ford, Jr.
Harbor Springs, MI
May 10, 2008

Thanks very much for the beautiful picture of my former yacht. She is pictured so regally resting there in the canal and it recalls the wonderful times enjoyed aboard. The thoughtfulness of you sending the picture is typical of the excellent service that Virginia Yacht Brokers rendered to me during the course of selling the vessel. Two words best describe your service. Professional and friendly. Every aspect of your business was conducted with speed and of high quality. Your firm was recommended to me because my friends thought well of you and I was not disappointed. I will certainly conduct business with Virginia Yacht Brokers again.
Dr. Robert M. MacLeod
Kilmarnock, VA
April 22, 2008

Thank you so much for the professional way that you have handled all four of the transactions that you have done for Debbie and I over the years. It is always a pleasure to work with Virginia Yacht Brokers.
Hugh & Debbie Riley
Williamsburg, VA
April 21, 2008

I wanted to take a minute to express my sincere thanks for all of your efforts in making it possible for Judy and I to purchase THE PUP. Your web site is outstanding. Simple, but absolutely user friendly. Your pictures are great. THE PUP was just as you depicted it in the written description as well as the pictures. Your helpful but "not pushy" approach to allow us to look at the boat at our pace was much appreciated. Not withstanding the excellent setting at Atlantic Yacht Basin that you provided for the boat, the boat was clean and well taken care of under your watchful hand. Your advice on surveyors, both marine and engine, were right on track. Your personal relationship with the owner and you making it possible for us to meet and talk was outstanding. I have already shared with several of my friends the type of service that you have provided to Judy and I. I believe that the quality and professional services of your Company coupled with the fine facility/services so conveniently located at Atlantic Yacht Basin provide a winning combination for potential buyers or sellers. I wish you the very best and all the success that you can stand!
Wayne & Judy McPhail
Smithfield, VA
April 4, 2008

Prior to my contacting you, I wasted 2 years with another broker and never had an offer. You told me what to do to the boat to make it more sellable and we had an offer within a few months and out of season at that. If I had to do it again, I would go with Virginia Yacht Brokers, the company that knows how to sell a boat.
John Stickley, Jr.
Charlotte, NC
March 27, 2008

Sandy and I couldn't be happier with the boat we bought from you. You've been terrific, including the great job and advice you gave us when you sold our boat two years ago, the help and more advice through our long search for just the right boat, and the full service, hands-on guidance through the offer, negotiation, and survey stages for our "new" boat. We couldn't ask for more and I would not hesitate one second to let others know of the supremely professional, highly knowledgeable, and very friendly service available at Virginia Yacht Brokers.Thanks a million.
Bill & Sandy Brubaker
Fairfax Station, VA
March 25, 2008

I want to express my sincere thanks for the very professional way you handled the overall sale. The excellent photographs of the boat, the way you advertised it and your international reach all contributed to the quick sale at close to the asking price. This is particularly noteworthy considering the current depressed market for boats. Needless to say we're delighted with the way it turned out and I would highly recommend you to all of my boating associates. As a matter of fact, I already have.
Ted Holmes
Lynchburg, VA
February 16, 2008

Virginia Yacht Brokers has provided us with an outstanding level of service. Our experience with them has been totally positive and not only will we utilize them for our next marine transaction but recommend them without hesitation to both buyers and sellers. We now understand why they have so many repeat clients.
Charles C. Wetterer
Karen F. Banzhoff
Hopkinton, NH
November 3, 2007

The recent sale of my boat by Virginia Yacht Brokers was as pleasurable as the selling of a loved boat can be. They acted always in my interest and that of the buyer equally and there cannot be a better Yacht Brokerage anywhere.
Ed Stewart
Encinitas, California
October 5, 2007

What a great experience it was to deal with your company this past July. You were so easy going all the way through the deal, as I call it ,low pressure and I like it. Thanks so much for everything.
Neil Stanton
Saint John, N.B Canada
October 2,2007

Two sales seasons into a frustrating experience with new replacement brokers every few months...I gave her to Virginia Yacht Brokers at recommendation . Best advice I ever got! They always remained upbeat and positive about our prospects, even with her(vessel's) 20+ of age, yet always informative with his "reality checks" about the number of boats on the market, what they sold for, economic downturns, petrol pricing impacts, and a host of issues that made me an informed seller able to adjust my price, terms or whatever was needed to sell my boat. We found the perfect owner who will love and care for her; and I even go the price I had hoped for all along.
Susan Maples
Bradenton, FL
August 27,2007
a letter from Susan Maples to Bill Parlatore the editor-in-chief of PassageMaker Magazine
published in PASSAGEMAKER DECEMBER 2007 ISSUE

Your advice and counsel on pricing was most thorough, professional and fair, and we are satisfied with the ultimate sales prices we received. The marketing of the vessel was well done and the investment your organization made in vessel preparation, marketing/advertising, and prospective buyer demonstrations was way above standards a seller could expect from other yacht brokers. None can compare with the positive experience we had with Virginia Yacht Brokers.
Gavin H. Watson, Jr.
Okatie, SC
July 29, 2007

From the moment Edna and I started to work with Virginia Yacht Brokers, we knew we had found a very special Brokerage. We spent over two years looking for the "right boat." After a time, my wife made the statement that she would only buy a boat from Virginia Yacht Brokers. This was a matter of trust and confidence in professionalism and knowledge. When it comes time to resell the boat, there is only one boat broker we would go to, and of course, to buy the next boat!
John and Edna Landis
Dover, NJ
June 24, 2007

You are truly a professional yacht broker. Your knowledge of the boating industry is unexcelled. It was a difficult decision to sell Magnolia, but your compassion, regarding her sale, certainly helped ease "our pain". We thought your initial description of Magnolia on the Internet was outstanding, and obviously got the attention of numerous prospects. We thank you so very, very much for all of your assistance. In the future, should you ever need a reference, please feel free to contact us, as we consider you the best in the industry.
Doug and Jackie Woolfolk
Midlothian, VA
March 29, 2007

I have lost count of the number of boats that I have owned. I think that my 2001 Grand Banks 52 Europa SUNSHINE that you sold was my 12th. It was the best yacht brokerage experience that I have ever had.
Alan Lindauer
Norfolk, VA
March 14, 2007

Buying a boat 2500+ miles away from our home was not easy. We had to rely on honesty and good faith from the broker, and you did not let us down. When it was time to survey the boat, you set up the process to fit our schedule and everything went flawlessly. We thank you for your professionalism, honesty and diligence in completing our purchase.
Jim and Julie Bertch
Past President MTOA
Scottsdale, AZ
March 7, 2007

Buying a boat long distance is complicated, but you were invaluable in helping us find engine and hull surveyors, attending to all the details, and even helping me return the rental car. We are very happy with our boat and extremely pleased with our experience.
Dr. Kevin O'Donnel
Milton, MA
December 5, 2006

Buying this boat, as you well know, has been a life long dream for me. I am planning to spend my retirement cruising the coastal waters of the east coast. You and your staff have made the process of buying this boat a truly pleasurable experience. Thanks again for all of your time and effort.
Larry Ettinger
Tucson, AZ
July 27, 2006

Very good experience with Virginia Yacht Brokers. The recommendations regarding surveyor, engine tech and electronics tech were very important to me. It is possible to abuse the trust a potential buyer may place in a broker when it comes to such recommendations. In my case, however, I was present to meet the tech and observe their conduct while they worked and would have walked if I suspected a glossing over of any issues. I am currently using them to fix the things they found, all of which I confirmed when the inspections were done. Willingness to communicate by e-mail was also important to me. I am very busy and it is a great way to eliminate phone tag and document who is doing what and when. I appreciate the timely responses to my numerous communications. Good luck!
Ed Curtis
Bradenton, FL
June 3, 2006

Thank you for the wonderful service that you have given us over the years in purchases of our boats. Our dealings with you have been wonderful. It is nice to find businessmen who are in sales that are so honest and have so much integrity and professionalism as you do. Thank you so much for all you have done to make our boat purchases so enjoyable, easy and pleasant. We will continue to recommend you as agents to anyone we know who wants to sell or purchase a yacht.
Ed and Shirley Zellers
Hampton, VA
June 22, 2006

Your people are extremely talented and very results oriented. Your website, magazine advertising and on-site sales management are, in my opinion, by far the best in the industry. Of course, your sale at a price I felt was a win-win for both seller and buyer was the tangible proof of your excellence. By the way, your access to the super technical talent at Atlantic Yacht Basin is a major plus. Well done and thanks to your team.
Richard D. Roberts
Virginia Beach, VA
May 10, 2006

From beginning to sale, Virginia Yacht Brokers was outstanding. From pricing to realistically compete in the market place to furnishing hard copy data tracking prospective interest, I was extremely pleased. Their knowledge of the marine industry was assuring to me. Accordingly, I was never less than completely confident in the handling of my boat. Thank you for your hard work and professionalism resulting in my complete customer satisfaction. Keep up the good work and may Virginia Yacht Brokers continue to prosper.
Jim Old
Panama City, FL
April 28, 2006

I want to take time to thank you for the excellent job you did selling our boat. In fact, it was almost too good, since we barely had time to get home to California and catch our breath before you found a buyer and completed the sale. We really appreciate your professionalism and the way you were able to ease the difficulties of selling a boat a continent away.
Kent and Gloria Lewis
San Diego, CA
April 2, 2006

I just wanted to thank everyone over at Virginia Yacht Brokers. This was the most pleasant purchasing experience I have ever had. It started with the dock master showing us the boat the first time we just stopped by on a Saturday afternoon in the rain, showing us the boat the second time, working the contract, getting things fixed as we wanted, arriving early so that we could get an early start home, getting gas, finding out the way to rename the boat, to the pictures we received after getting our boat home. I will gladly refer this company if and when I hear of anyone in the market for a boat. It truly was a pleasure to work with everyone at Virginia Yacht Brokers.
Alan and Cheryl Rawls
Poquoson, VA
March 27, 2006

There are many brokers who claim a specialization in realizing the dreams of a client. While I do not claim to know ALL brokers, I can say unequivocally that Virginia Yacht Brokers exceed all levels of knowledge, customer service, and a willingness to "go the extra mile". In this day and age of automated response and scripted talking points, it is truly refreshing to have someone that cares about the desires and situation of the client.
Mark A. Marshall
Smithfield, VA
March 22, 2006

It has been a pleasure working with your group. As recent retirees looking for a boat to enjoy, we were very comfortable working with you and appreciate that no pressure was applied to make a sale. We were treated professionally and courteously with a feeling of friendship and would not hesitate to refer anyone to you.
Frank and Beverly Safryn
East Grandby, CT
February 9, 2006

Our boat had some mechanical problems which needed to be remedied before a sale could take place and I felt comfortable letting Virginia Yacht Brokers supervise the work as they offered the boat for sale. They did a superb job. Within a month they had a reasonable offer on the boat and working with the yard got the problems fixed so that the boat could pass all surveyors questions. During the negotiations the advice we received was honest and sound. Our experience was pleasant and professional.
Peter A. Bernard
Oxford, MD
January 14, 2006

I am pleased to add my name to your deservedly long list of those recommending Virginia Yacht Brokers to anyone desiring a well managed transaction. It was swift, clean and a pleasure to be part of. Professional is perhaps overused, but perfectly describes your brokerage.
Doug Winters
White Stone, VA
February 6, 2006

Many thanks for your help and assistance in selling our boat. You certainly sold it promptly. Thank you. I appreciate your kindness and patience in answering my many questions and phone calls.
Harold Mauney
Norfolk, VA
December 23, 2005

We want to thank you for taking such good care of our boat while trying to sell her. She was immaculate inside as well as outside with the cleaning you provided. We appreciated that and all the extras. We would recommend Virginia Yacht Brokers to anyone trying to sell their boat--happily.
James and Ruth Nixon
West Chester, PA
October 17, 2005

We were pleasantly surprised with the Virginia Yacht Brokers staffs' high level of professionalism and efficiency. We were impressed with the candor and honesty of everyone on this staff. They were right on the mark concerning the condition and soundness of the trawler and went out of their way to send photos of the trawler while we were still considering our purchase. They were upfront in all of our dealings and we trusted their judgment. They maintained contact with us through all steps of our purchase. After purchasing the trawler, the Virginia Yacht Brokers staff continued to lend their assitance... We would recommend Virginia Yacht Brokers to any of our friends. It is the best place to find a good deal and meet honest people.
Bob and Norma Lawrence
Jacksonville, FL
October 10, 2005

I felt you treated us very professionally and we enjoyed working with you. As we are relatively new to the bigger boating world, you folks made the experience both educational and pleasant. We would not hesitate to refer folks to you in the future. If our boating needs or desires change, we will certainly consider Virginia Yacht Brokers!
Dick Lyons
Harrisonburg, VA
September 15, 2005

Our experience with Virginia Yacht Brokers was terrific. You made the whole process easy from the start in guiding us through our first boat-purchasing experience. Nothing was left unexplained or incomplete, and we understood the process throughout. There was also not the first sign of pressure of any sort as we made our decisions on the various issues involved with the purchase. Through the entire process, all of you were very accommodating and easy to work with, and you made the whole experience a positive one.
Stuart, Karen and Mac Campbell
Raleigh, NC
August 01, 2005

THANK YOU! The entire process of buying our 2003 Selene 53 PRIME TIME (formally REVERIE) was seamless. Virginia Yacht Brokers has exemplified the highest level of professionalism throughout the process...and continue to do so post-closing! We can't imagine having a better experience with any other broker. This isn't our first brokerage experience, but it has definitely been the BEST! Please feel free to have any of your potential clients contact us directly with specific questions/concerns. It will be a pleasure to give your Team our highest possible recommendation. As a matter of fact, if we ever decide to sell PRIME TIME, we know the perfect place to list... Virginia Yacht Brokers!
Steve Fisher and Anneke Van Bestelaar
Avon Lake, OH
July 20, 2004

Thanks for your outstanding support during this process. You have to know, I don't say that to just anyone. Over the last few weeks, my family had the opportunity to visit some of our local Yachts and Yacht Brokers. We were very disappointed with the way people maintained their Yachts and the way the Brokers presented them. We were very happy that (this vessel) became available. If your office did not have another, we would have waited. You do run a professional organization. People today know what they want, they just need people like you to make the process easy. Again Thank you for your time and your dedication.
The Dutch Family
Cedarville, NJ
March 18, 2005

I rarely find someone that I feel I can trust and keep our interests as the primary concern in professional dealings. It means a lot to me when I do find someone like you that have the rare combination of experience and professionalism. You exceeded our expectations and ensured our best interest always came first. Your never ending persistence in making our purchase one of ease and stress free is highly commendable. I have purchased many boats from other brokers and I can honestly say Virginia Yacht Brokers provided the most professional and thorough service one could ask for.
Jim and Carrie Setliff
Virginia Beach, VA
March 4, 2005

It's rare in today's world of business to find professional, caring people that excel in what they do, truly exceeding our expectations. Your representation of your clients (seller) interest while not compromising ours is what brought this deal together. We feel rewarded in our purchase, and stand ready to recommend Virginia Yacht Brokers now and in the future.
John and Ann Riddick
Chesapeake, VA
January 7, 2005

Your company has taken Yacht Brokerage to higher levels of professionalism than anything I have previously experienced. The quotes in your company brochure attest to that and I can easily add my personal endorsement to each of them... it didn't take long to realize that I was dealing with quality people who were prepared to be patient and provide me with enough facts and information that I could make a confident decision.
Ken Hajas
Ontario, Canada
December 10, 2004

Your personal approach to the business sets you apart from all of the other brokers I have met over the years, maybe it's Southern Hospitality, but I think its more. You treat people with respect, honesty, and integrity; you negotiate fairly and do not use undue pressure to "make a sale". Although we live in the Detroit area nearly 725 miles away you handled our transactions with personal care that is second to none.
Don Cameron
St. Clair Shores, MI
September 28, 2004

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to you for your part in making our dream come true. Your patience and concern toward our needs provided us a sense of comfort and confidence. Our experience with Virginia Yacht Brokers exceeded our expectations and we intend to pass this on to anyone we know looking to buy or sell a vessel.
Russell and Cheryl Richardson
Norfolk, VA
September 22, 2004

Our experience in the purchase from you and Virginia Yacht Brokers, Inc. was not only a pleasurable one, but also a reassuring one that we were doing business with honest and professional people. We would happily do business with you in the future and recommend you highly to anyone.
Jim and Carmela Pike
Union, NJ
August 3, 2004

I just wanted to let you know, the only word to describe the experience we received from you and Virginia Yacht Brokers is EXQUISITE. Thank you for your knowledge and patience... If we ever go shopping again, you are the only one we would ever consider calling. Thanks again for all you have done.
Sharon and Andy Bourne
Troy, VA
July 29, 2004

I want to thank you for all you have done to make this boat available to us. I have known many salesmen in my nearly 20 years work in the real estate business, so I know a GREAT salesman when I see one. Your attention to detail and recollection of fact is fantastic. You were able to represent the seller as well as the buyer without compromising either. Your interpersonal communicating skills are superb. Your instant availability was most helpful. Your attention to detail was above reproach, and your assistance in the "small things" was what really made it all come together.
Ed and Carol Jones
Carolina Beach, NC
June 29, 2004

My family and I feel we were fortunate to meet people who we felt we could extend our trust to so quickly. If it wasn't for your postcard, we may have never had the opportunity to be introduced to Virginia Yacht Brokers. From the first time I walked in your office, I felt at ease and welcome to a group ready to serve my needs. Your professional, honest, and enthusiastic personality has overwhelmingly convinced me that Virginia Yacht Brokers will always be my choice.
Stephen E. Ricks
Riverdale, MD
June 15, 2004

First, I want to thank you for selling my boat and making the transaction just so pleasant. You folks have a degree of professionalism and integrity that is not found in most business today. And this is a good thing... a very good thing. You were there for me and you got the deal done with ease and absolutely no unpleasantness. For this I truly thank you. Second, I want to tell you how much I have enjoyed meeting you. It was almost like I had found another family. I felt right at home. Your friendliness and congenial attitude made for a most pleasant experience... and I will miss seeing you all.
John Woolard
Kill Devil Hills, NC
April 22, 2004

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