Selling strategy

[Greg Young]

Hi everybody - Have been silent for a long time now.

Back in '07 we bought a 1986 PT40 from Dan & Cindy Sunderland.  For the next couple of years we were full time in it.  Now it has been sitting for a couple of years with only occasional use.  We no longer see it as a major part of our future so would like to sell it.  I'm starting the process by asking for advice.


The fundamental question is how much effort to put into it before putting it on the market.  The drive train is in very good shape, but there are a few dinks and scratches and probably a couple of thousand $ of deferred maintenance, plus a few electrical problems.  My thinking is that I am better off listing the deficiencies clearly in my ads, and pricing it accordingly, than holding back an allowance for negotiating and work to be done, or putting a lot of effort and money into it now and pricing it higher.  Pros/cons?


Thanks!
Greg
1986 PT40 Bluefire
Oceanside CA

[markusfmeyer@...]

Greg,

In a buyers market such as this, I would highly consider doing the preventative maint items at least. It makes a potential buyer wonder what else hasn't been done or needs work. Just my two cents if you are trying to get top dollar. However, if you are looking for a quick sale, disclose the items and price accordingly.

Thanks,
Markus

----- Reply message -----
From: "Greg Young"
Date: Tue, Jul 12, 2011 1:30 pm
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Selling strategy
To:

Hi everybody - Have been silent for a long time now.

Back in '07 we bought a 1986 PT40 from Dan & Cindy Sunderland. For the next
couple of years we were full time in it. Now it has been sitting for a
couple of years with only occasional use. We no longer see it as a major
part of our future so would like to sell it. I'm starting the process by
asking for advice.

The fundamental question is how much effort to put into it before putting it
on the market. The drive train is in very good shape, but there are a few
dinks and scratches and probably a couple of thousand $ of deferred
maintenance, plus a few electrical problems. My thinking is that I am
better off listing the deficiencies clearly in my ads, and pricing it
accordingly, than holding back an allowance for negotiating and work to be
done, or putting a lot of effort and money into it now and pricing it
higher. Pros/cons?

Thanks!
Greg
1986 PT40 Bluefire
Oceanside CA