Seems like brokers are not getting any better. Yes, there are good ones out there, but they are clearly in the minority.
I've been shopping a bit for another boat. (just sold my Sundancer). I've made several inquiries and not ONE broker has bothered to contact me. NONE. They dont even return phone calls.
Also, most of the ads are grossly incomplete and often with several mistakes.... like indicatating that the boat is a single and a twin in the same ad, or gas and diesel.... Go figure.
As for listing with a broker, same issues. I've had luck with a few over the years, but selling my Sundancer was nothing but frustrating dealing with brokers and very unreasonable terms. So, I just sold it myself, and it sold quick.
Even some of the quality names in brokerages are a pita to deal with. Had one that had a boat that I was very interested in and the guy just would not follow up.
Oh well..... back to dealing with owners, just works better.
I've been shopping a bit for another boat. (just sold my Sundancer). I've made several inquiries and not ONE broker has bothered to contact me. NONE. They dont even return phone calls.
Also, most of the ads are grossly incomplete and often with several mistakes.... like indicatating that the boat is a single and a twin in the same ad, or gas and diesel.... Go figure.
As for listing with a broker, same issues. I've had luck with a few over the years, but selling my Sundancer was nothing but frustrating dealing with brokers and very unreasonable terms. So, I just sold it myself, and it sold quick.
Even some of the quality names in brokerages are a pita to deal with. Had one that had a boat that I was very interested in and the guy just would not follow up.
Oh well..... back to dealing with owners, just works better.