What are the advantages of working with Doug Payne?

• You don’t waste your time. I will market, advertise and show your boat. Unlike trying to sell the boat on your own, I will handle all prospective buyer contact and market your boat allowing you to focus on your business and family.
• You get the information you need to make a well-informed decision. I have a strong knowledge base being exposed to the boat industry all day, every day. I have a network of contacts and relationships to help assure a smooth transaction.
• You have a professional working exclusively for your benefit. If you deal directly with me, I have a fiduciary responsibility to you!
• You are assured of getting a good price. I have pricing and sold boat data only available to subscribing brokers to guide listing price and response to offers.
• You are assured the transaction will go smoothly. I have the knowledge and experience from many transactions and will act as your quarterback to get the deal done, and get your boat sold sooner rather than later!
• I can help you buy your next sailboat. Acting as your buyer’s representative, I can make the purchase of your next boat go smoothly and efficiently.
• You will work with a true professional that you can trust. I follow a code of ethics assuring fair play.

What does it cost to hire Doug Payne?

Yacht Brokerage Commissions are 10% of the sales price.  My negotiations experience and pricing data available to me should produce a better sales price and your will receive good value from the various vendors who will provide services to you as you prepare your boat for sale.

Why you should list your yacht with Doug Payne?

Engaging a professional yacht broker to list your boat will serve you well in getting the most value for your boat, and assuring a smooth transaction. I will represent your interests and provide:

• A Free Comprehensive Pricing Analysis of your yacht and the current marketplace.
• Special Rate Brokerage Slips near our office.
• Four experienced Professional Yacht Brokers are always available to present and show your yacht seven days a week.
• Regular communication detailing sales activity.
• Full color photo listings with multi-page detailed description in Yachtworld.
• Active national/international co-brokerage program with other cooperating brokers who regularly shop our listings on behalf of their buyers.
• Full time in-house service department to handle any necessary maintenance or repairs especially after survey to insure a smooth closing.
• Fully computerized internal sales network with thousands of prospects in our database.
• Prompt reply to inquiries on our listed boats to convert them to “showings”