| If you want to receive the best price for the sale of | | | | dirty dishes are washed and stowed away, the |
| your yacht then you need to "stage" it. Most of us | | | | heads are sparkling clean, the berths are well made. |
| have heard about the staging of a house for sale - | | | | The future owners of your yacht will check closet |
| removing clutter, adding some colorful throw pillows | | | | and stowage space. They will open drawers and |
| on the sofa, having the dining table set for a meal, | | | | hanging lockers. If your closet is not well-organized, if |
| and all of the other details that make the | | | | your drawers are overflowing, it will give the |
| environment more appealing. The same is true for | | | | assumption there is not enough space. |
| your yacht. Staging is actually a very important | | | | As far as setting the stage, lights are always mood |
| factor in bringing about a sale. Remember, you are | | | | setters. They add to the aesthetics and they should |
| competing with similar vessels out there so you want | | | | be turned on to show the beauty and warmth inside |
| your yacht to stand out in the crowd. | | | | the yacht. Open up the blinds or porthole covers as |
| The thing to keep in mind is that you want your | | | | well; the more light you can let in, the more inviting it |
| yacht to look like a showroom model. When | | | | will feel. It's also a nice touch to have the tables set |
| preparing your yacht it is important to remember | | | | along with a few strategically-placed decorative items |
| that first impressions count most. If the exterior is | | | | in the salon. Throw pillows and chenille blankets are |
| not appealing then you will not get the buyer to view | | | | very inexpensive but can really dress up a settee. A |
| the interior. The exterior needs to be waxed and | | | | wicker breakfast tray on the master berth gives that |
| buffed so the gel coat shines. The canvas and | | | | "hotel away from home" feel. Just make it as |
| isinglass should be in good condition. The decks should | | | | appealing as possible so the similar yachts they see |
| be washed, the hardware should be shined. Wipe | | | | will pale by comparison. |
| down the electronics screens and be certain all | | | | When preparing your yacht for sale, the best rule of |
| important systems are accessible. | | | | thumb is to take the common sense route - if it |
| Interior staging techniques include creating clean, | | | | looks unsightly or unappealing, take care of it. Don't |
| inviting areas. One the most important (and often | | | | assume potential buyers will overlook cosmetics. The |
| overlooked) issues of the interior is scent. It's the | | | | buyers are also assessing the current owner (you) to |
| first thing potential buyers will notice and it can | | | | gauge how the yacht was maintained, so don't give |
| prevent them from looking further if the cabin odor | | | | them a reason to doubt its condition. A purchase |
| is unpleasant. Make certain to dehumidify the | | | | offer can come in much lower if the potential buyers |
| enclosed areas and strategically place air fresheners. | | | | think the current owners "don't care" so it is |
| It's also important to declutter as much as possible. | | | | important to give the impression this is a well-cared |
| Potential buyers want to envision themselves in the | | | | for vessel. By keeping your yacht staged, you have |
| space, so remove extraneous clothing and personal | | | | a much higher chance at commanding the very best |
| items. It should go without saying, but make sure | | | | price. |