Brokerage question

[bassnblues]

I have my boat with a broker and I have a question.

A prospective buyer wanted to start up the motor and he was told that to do that, he would have to make a offer on the boat and be charged a fee. Is this normal? Who would make an offer on any motor vehicle without starting it up?

[NJ Guy]

i mean it makes sense and doesnt make sense at the same time

brokers trying to cover his ass ever time he starts it theres a chance of something happening and he being liable

but at the same time as a buyer i would never make a offer on a untested motor unless i was offering dirt

bizzare

what amount of fee was it?

I know with ebay most boat brokers make you fork up a 500 down payment upon clicking "buy it now" and if you go and look at it sea trial or whatever and dont like it they will refund the full 500 ONLY if something wasnt stated truthfully or accurately

really bizzare hope somebody more familiar with brokers can shed some more light

good luck with the sale



whats the boat your selling?

[CapBob]

Bought one boat through a broker, wanted a sea trial and he was giving me a song and dance.....he was told no sea trial, no sale, got my sea trial, he also balked about me sending my mech to go over the engine.......but his commission got the better of him

[bassnblues]

Never used  broker before. I assumed that the 10% fee was to do all the showing and legwork...they wanted to charge an hour's labor for the mechanic to start it.

I'm selling a 2001 21' Hydra Sports CC.

[Bucktail]

Like charging admission to people coming into your store.   

[Bhendo]

I am looking for a new boat.  Inquired about a boat in seaside and if there was any wiggle room in the price.  The reply I got was  give a deposit of $1000 dollar  on a credit card and he would bring an offer to the customer.  Hello.

Wait a deposit first then I can look at the boat and negotiate on the price.  What kind of deal is that.  I mean its just a price no leg work all the guy can say is no right.

P.S. not looking to lowball the guy

[CapBob]

its a buyers market, if they are jerking your chain or your getting bad vibes....move on

[Andys Delight]

its a buyers market, if they are jerking your chain or your getting bad vibes....move on

 

Just go by any marina and look at all the boats up for sale.  If you have the means to buy a boat right now you have all the leverage.  If a seller is jerking you around move on.