I`m gonna be a yacht broker

[Sinc]

After a bit of extended cruising we decided that our present boat may not suit our needs so thought we would put it on the market.

Went into a brokerage to find out the costs and had to sit down!!

Brokerage: Our fees are 10% + VAT and that is not negotiable be it a dinghy or superyacht.

Me: So that is 12% we will lose.

Brokerage: No, I said 10% + VAT

Me: Can you get the broker to phone me.

Brokerage: Yes providing you are not wasting his time by trying to negotiate as he is very busy.

So I left my phone number and e-mail but no contact so I assume this is a really good business to be in and I am now trying to decide if I try and sell the boat myself privately.

I know this is akin to masonic secrecy but what is the sensible % to sell a boat at this time.

What really hacks me off is the propensity of brokers (and estate agents and solicitors) to quote Fee + VAT to individuals.

10% +VAT is 12%

Unless you are a business you can't get it back - they can of course!!

Sorry - pet rant.

 

[photodog]

I agree. That's what I do.

Here's Nick's palatial bedroom being advertised before I was involved.

and here it is after I made some suggestions and re-photographed it.

Moody Nick and his wife chose the bedding and it worked a treat. It's an excellent aft cabin and now we are showing it to its best advantage.

There are some more pics of MoodyNicks very special Moody 44 here

I don't charge anything like 8%. I think I need a re-think

Wot happened here then?

 

[jonic]

Wot happened here then?

Clients own photo and he's on here so be careful!

 

[jonic]

What really hacks me off is the propensity of brokers (and estate agents and solicitors) to quote Fee + VAT to individuals.

10% +VAT is 12%

Unless you are a business you can't get it back - they can of course!!

Sorry - pet rant.

I agree. No vat on my fee.