I'm headed to Seattle soon and want to look at some trawlers. Can someone recommend a non pushy boat broker in that area? I'd rather start with a recommendation than just the yellow pages.
Thanks,
Mike
Yup- here are a few:
Dave Kane at Selene/Hampton on Lake Union (206) 403-7368
Harry Walp at Grand Banks Northwest by Fisherman's Terminal (206) 352-0118
Randy Hacker at Waterline Boats on Lake Union (206) 713-5820
All are personal friends, and professionally I heartily endorse all of them.
I'm headed to Seattle soon and want to look at some trawlers. Can someone recommend a non pushy boat broker in that area? I'd rather start with a recommendation than just the yellow pages.
Thanks,
Mike
I would contact several brokers because boat broker do not share listing/boat unlike real-estate brokers. Also th size/dollar of the boat is a big factor when it come to brokers.
Not quite correct.
Brokers have the full run of inventory available on the market under co-brokerage agreements. Broker A is working with client A, and finds the perfect boat in Broker B's inventory. Broker A can sell the boat and then split the commissions with Broker B.
It's done all the time.
I would second Randy Hacker at Waterline Yachts. I've known him for around ten years and I think you would be comfortable working with him.
Ron
Most brokers do Not share listings, so I would use more than one broker. Anyway until you have narrowed down the kind size age and price and range you do not need a broker. I also do Not believe in a buyers broker until you are ready to buy.
Sorry Phil Fill, I would disagree with you on these points. Whereas the brokers don't directly share listings, they certainly have access to everyone's listings, and in my experience are quite happy to work together. The one's that don't, and I did experience a bit of that, paint themselves into a dark corner very quickly.
A good buyer's broker will help you to narrow your requirements via discussion and showing you various vessels. Until you have been aboard a number of boats, you really won't have a clear idea of exactly what you are want. You don't want to have to keep repeating your requirements to many different brokers.
And take your time; a good buyer's broker will stay with you for months if not longer, assuming that you are sincerely looking for a boat.
I'm headed to Seattle soon and want to look at some trawlers. Can someone recommend a non pushy boat broker in that area? I'd rather start with a recommendation than just the yellow pages.
Thanks,
Mike
Northwest yatch list all the listings, don't need a broker for that is,If they are just looking a boat trawler fest might be better. There are other ways than using a broker. Shoot I can do that myself. If he email me be more than happy to spend some time.
Mike,
Although I have not met him, I have been in contact with Brad Pilz of Denison Yacht Sales. Brad has been very helpful and has personally dropped by to take some videos of boats in the Seattle area that have looked interesting. He previously worked with Selene and understands quality.
You will not go wrong if you contact Dan Wood at Crows nest yachts. (206 719 1800) I have been using his services ever since we purchased a boat from him many years ago. The process was actually enjoyable. He is professional enough that I later listed one of the yachts I was running with him, and I recently had him take over a sale I was involved with since I was suddenly sent out of the country on an assignment. I could not recommend him any more highly as a competent, honest, hard working broker..........Arctic TravellerI'm headed to Seattle soon and want to look at some trawlers. Can someone recommend a non pushy boat broker in that area? I'd rather start with a recommendation than just the yellow pages.
Thanks,
Mike