So how busy can a boat broker really be?

. . .I think pictures can serve two primary purposes:

1) Confirm that the boat is not grossly neglected (i.e.; floating in the slip as opposed to sitting in mud at the bottom of a slip)

Sorry Comsnark, no way. old photos, sisterships. Only best photos shown.

Fair point . . .but I don't think I insinuated in any way that photos take the place of visiting the boat. The photos are only for *initial* screening in my mind.

In general, the photos *should* represent the actual condition of the boat. You are always vulnerable to seeing a photo of a boat in a show room and upon inspection finding the boat at the bottom of a slip. . .
 
Useing the price point theory the same thing should have happened to Rich122 because he wasn't looking at $2 million boats. MrsRobinson there has been good advice given.
 
Wow!!! I think we have thoroughly beat this topic to death.

I'm pretty certain that buyers who can demonstrate they are willing and able to buy will get better attention.

I am very certain that responsive brokers will sell more boats.

Excuses by either party will not help. The thing is, our excuses only work on us. Brokers don't care if a buyer finds it inconvenient to demonstrate seriousness. And buyers don't care if a broker thinks it is too difficult to learn about what he/she is selling or be attentive to possible buyers.
 
Useing the price point theory the same thing should have happened to Rich122 because he wasn't looking at $2 million boats. MrsRobinson there has been good advice given.

So you are disagreeing with me? It's not about the price of the boat? So if I call one of these brokers now asking questions on a $10,000 boat I should be prepared to give them my budget and a deposit BEFORE they will talk to me or show the boat? Please.
 
"Why are you making them work when you may not even buy the boat".....gee, let me see, cause it's their job maybe? NOT!
__________________
Greg, their job is to sell a boat. Not entertain every inquiry. odd as it may sound, not every call is a lead. Again, boats are unique and a "qualification" takes place. good or bad thats the way it is. sometimes they make a mistake, but if the inquiry was valid they will be back.
 
Greg you original thread was an observation (and a true one for you and most) about what seems to be a non interested broker, and has turned to a debate off track. All I was trying to say is both sides (seller/buyer) can't do the work for the other. The broker wants to make his sale with the least amount of effort, and there are some buyers (not you) that want to be spoon fed, and most likely be PITAS later when things aren't "just so".

And on a last note, if you or anybody is dealing with a dealer that treats you in direct relationship to the amount you spend, then walk away. The reason I have stayed with this dealer is they treated me like gold from the first boat I bought (under $100k). They had no idea what my future plans were. I expect that, because that's how I treat my customers. the smallest gets the same service as the largest, the newest as the oldest. They get my very best effort, and I want the same in return.
 
"I'm pretty certain that buyers who can demonstrate they are willing and able to buy will get better attention."

I am professional and respectful enough to not waste anyone's time, including my own, unless I am willing and able to make the purchase. I do not spend my days Googling boats I cannot afford only to email the brokers and bother them.
 
Greg you original thread was an observation (and a true one for you and most) about what seems to be a non interested broker, and has turned to a debate off track. All I was trying to say is both sides (seller/buyer) can't do the work for the other. The broker wants to make his sale with the least amount of effort, and there are some buyers (not you) that want to be spoon fed, and most likely be PITAS later when things aren't "just so".

And on a last note, if you or anybody is dealing with a dealer that treats you in direct relationship to the amount you spend, then walk away. The reason I have stayed with this dealer is they treated me like gold from the first boat I bought (under $100k). They had no idea what my future plans were. I expect that, because that's how I treat my customers. the smallest gets the same service as the largest, the newest as the oldest. They get my very best effort, and I want the same in return.

Well said and I agree.
 
"Treatment", "gold", "attention" who gives a damn, its not a popularity contest, i'm not looking for a new "friend". Wheres the boat, I want to look at it, show me the boat. make offer or walk away.

To much glamour
 
Yes I am. I bought three boats in three years and never once did anyone ask me what my budget was. I knew what I wanted, I knew I was willing to spend what they cost and I let the sales people know those two things. I put it on them to show me what they had.
 
Greg you original thread was an observation (and a true one for you and most) about what seems to be a non interested broker, and has turned to a debate off track. All I was trying to say is both sides (seller/buyer) can't do the work for the other. The broker wants to make his sale with the least amount of effort, and there are some buyers (not you) that want to be spoon fed, and most likely be PITAS later when things aren't "just so".

And on a last note, if you or anybody is dealing with a dealer that treats you in direct relationship to the amount you spend, then walk away. The reason I have stayed with this dealer is they treated me like gold from the first boat I bought (under $100k). They had no idea what my future plans were. I expect that, because that's how I treat my customers. the smallest gets the same service as the largest, the newest as the oldest. They get my very best effort, and I want the same in return.

I completely agree with this logic.

And more importanty, what I read was that at one point you had a <$100K boat, and that gives me hope to own one like yours! And yes, I am CERTAIN that would get my dealers attention!:smt038

MrsRobinson- I think you are in line with expectations, and I think also it is a good gauge to what future issues and service would be like. Whoever the broker is should be trying to knock your socks off with service if you are showing sincere interest.
 
Stilllauco, what issues or service are you referring to, were talking brokered boats. Once its yours its all yours. No more broker involvement.
 
Greg, heres how I got their attention. Once I found a broker I liked and was willing to work with, I made a deposit to their escrow account. He didn't even have a boat I was considering but I decided to use him as a buyers agent. From that point on you would assume there would be no question whether or not I was serious, but in this business, most are lame as the corner used car salesman. A few didn't care to deal with my broker at all because they didn't want to split commissions and many who didn't have time to answer questions or prove with pics what was stated in the add. It was more of the "fly 700 miles to see for yourself because I don't have time" attitude. In the end, my broker busted ass to get me what I wanted and made his money. In return I got one hell of a deal on a near perfect 03 340. My approach worked out good for me since there were nearly 200 boats to choose from, I didn't have to deal with the lazy ones because there were several other boats in the sea to choose from. Because of my good experience with him, he will also sell a boat in the 45-60ft range to my father in the next year or so unless he buys new.
I am amazed at those here who defend the lazy ones out there. You either have a wide variety to choose from in your area, money to burn, or havent yet been burnt with misleading ads. Out of 2000 hits to an ad, if 500 asked for additional pics, is it really that hard to send them? If you don't have them ready then yes. If you are prepared, not at all. The first thing that should be done when selling is a file of pics ready to be e-mailed at any given notice or a link to something like photobucket with a slideshow. Sending out 5 or more links or files a day is not at all hard with the great internet given to us by Al Gore. Expect what you'd like from your broker as long as its not your boat sold quickly because you don't have higher expectations of him. When I sell my boat, if my broker can't take the time to make mine stand out from the crowd, I'll find another. SB
 
Someone needs to stick a fork in this... it's done...

Why not one of you photoshop guys take this picture:

341015423_a2868c2ec4.jpg


and put it on the bunny head.
 
Great!

Keep us updated on your perfect broker hunt.

But don't sell the 330 just yet, you may need it for awhile.


I was not looking for the perfect broker, however, if I find one, I will be sure to post the details for the group.
 

Forum statistics

Threads
112,946
Messages
1,422,774
Members
60,929
Latest member
Henchman
Back
Top