Buying guide

FAQs


How should I select a sales broker?
Purchasing a luxury yacht is a major financial commitment and as with all transactions of that magnitude, your best route is to seek the most professional, experienced and knowledgeable advisers to guide you through the process. A respected sales broker will have an established reputation in the market for yachts over 30m.They should offer to carry out the search for you, identify the best yachts to view, handle the negotiations and oversee all of the legal and financial aspects of the deal. Ask for details of their other recent sales, experience and specialist areas.
What will my sales broker handle on my behalf?
Acting as your representative, your appointed Fraser Yachts sales broker will undertake the following:
  • Define your search criteria 
  • Investigate the world market for suitable yachts 
  • Check the details of their condition and history 
  • Shortlist boats that meet your needs 
  • Advise on the most attractive options 
  • Organise surveys and sea-trials as required 
  • Advise on the legal and technical aspects of the transaction 
  • Handle all negotiations with other brokers and owners be present at the conclusion of the purchase 
  • Arrange your yacht management, charter marketing or crew 
  • Handle your after-sales needs as a new owner
What is Fraser Link?
Fraser Yachts developed a unique and vital software tool that is now the most sophisticated database program in the luxury yacht market. Fraser Link is on the desktop of every single broker, manager and staff member across the world. This program synchronises all the data on superyachts entered by each office giving us access to the most update yacht information at all times.  Fraser Link combines the wealth of knowledge provided by our 160 team members and holds the detailed information and history of every superyacht ever built. A key benefit is that we can identify owners and approach them on your behalf, even if the yacht is not for sale on the open market.

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