Selling Your Boat
Introduction
Location
Photographs
Preparation
Detailing
Statement of Authenticity
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2006 Donzi 35ZR
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Introduction:
- Preparing and documenting your boat for sale is extremely important
- The better the preparation, detailing and documentation, the better your chances of a quick sale
- I provide the photographic documentation with a signed statement this is a true representation of the vessel
- I will not erase damage or ‘repair’ a hull by digital cloning for this particular service
- I can only offer advice on the detailing and preparation similar to staging a home for sale
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Location:
- I will attend one mainland location or mainland dock
- Where possible, I prefer a boat to be on a trailer or blocked in order to show below the waterline: hull, drives, keel, etc.
- Trailered boats can more easily be moved to a clean backdrop
- Boats may be trailered to my location in Gananoque for a discount
- Slips generally provide poor visual opportunities, so consider a main dock near your location
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2006 Donzi 35ZR
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Photographs:
- I take approximately 1 photograph/foot of the vessel
- I document the exterior and the interior, including instrumentation, engines, panels and key components
- All images are individually edited and include local adjustments within the frame
- The images will be posted in your private gallery on my website for review and your digital download included in the base package price
- If you require prints I will provide you with a code for a 25% discount on all custom prints
- Regular pricing is applicable through the gallery pages for Pikto prints and specialty products
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2006 Donzi 35ZR
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Preparation:
- Your vessel should be staged as if you were selling your home
- The vessel should have all personal items removed from view
- Additional distracting objects in the vessel should be removed from any area that is to be photographed, including such items as PFD's from a hanging locker, unused lines or fenders, dangling keys or wires, etc.
- It is recommended to perform some level of detailing to the vessel
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Detailing:
- Whether you do it yourself or hire a professional it is important
- The more you do here, the greater your chances of a sale
- At minimum the boat needs to be cleaned, scuffs, streaks and stains removed from:
- Hull & topsides
- Upholstery and carpet
- Waterline and fouling removed if out of the water
- Bilge should be as clean as the rest
- Wax and polish if oxidized
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Statement of Authenticity:
- Presentation Photo will provide the Seller with a signed Statement of Authenticity
- This is a tool to demonstrate your professionalism and good faith which may be posted with your images
- Buyers can be satisfied they are viewing an accurate and detailed representation of the vessel
- Sellers can be satisfied they are posting professional images of their vessel
- The images are equally important to both independent sellers and brokers
- To view a sample statement: Statement of Authenticity
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