Behind the Doors of a Yacht Brokerage - Choosing your Broker

Choosing your yacht broker can make the difference between an early sale, or no sale at all. With over 2000 brokers available worldwide to choose between the choice can be baffling, so this video takes you behind the doors of a yacht brokerage to show you just what your broker should be doing for you...and more precisely what I do for my clients.

[bootlegboo]

David, one of the MOST professional aspects of your videos is just a very minor detail and I’m no sure how many others have noticed. And that is that whenever you are walking through a clients Yachts and the expensive woodwork you are barefoot or just a pair of slippers so as to not potentially scuff or leave marks . I have seen this in every one of the walk through and in my opinion is extremely professional as well as well as respectful. Thank you for thee wonderful vids and please keep them co.

[robertbell]

David is a top tier guy. I nearly bought a 73m project boat via him in 2015. He was fantastic and it would have been a great sale. Sorry, Sir, that it didn't go through. David really gave it every chance it had. Next time... I'm sure. :)

[michaelgarlickmovies]

You are outstanding, as is Tristram Mortlock in portraying the yacht industry. Is there a marine engineer channel you can recommend.

[JoeSalazarIII]

DAVID. Love the yacht videos, and my education began here not too long ago. One day, within a few years, I'll start to work with you on making my own yacht dreams start to become a reality.

[sondre]

It would be very interesting to watch a video of you showing the different steps throughout an actual sale (leaving out confidential info ofc). Explaining how you landed the central agency, what you marketing strategy was, how the buyer was introduced (in house/another broker/yacht show etc), and then the closing, survey/sea trials and delivery.

[myducati]

David, you're an incredible resource for everyone that wants to learn how to be professional in a business that sometimes seems too far fetched to be attainable. Your upfront honesty, passion and love of craft are all truly admirable. Thank you for the wonderful content.

[reighbh]

Splendid video David. I always assumed life as a yacht broker was like a floating version of Glengary Glen Ross :-):-) Joking aside, I enjoy the honesty from your videos. Keep up the good work.

[mrdiavel]

Very informative, I would certainly use you if buying something mainstream through a big broker house but have also had fantastic service from smaller brokers that specialize in more bespoke and unique yachts, in particular the low volume explorer / long range yachts, the broker we used has been specializing in those for 25 years, he literally knows every one of them, their ownership history, where they were built , what history they have had and has personally sailed on a lot of them . We nearly bought one (no names:-)) and he quickly put us off knowing it had run around and partly flooded a few years before. We ended up with an 80’ Taiwanese built yacht he put us in, great deal, beautiful yacht, impeccably maintained and yeah we have had a few niggles (it’s a yacht !) but overall saved us from a potentially expensive mistake which the listing broker house wasn’t aware of.

[mavnificent_creations]

Such a great video. It was well explained and simple to grasp 👌

[gujo]

Hello David. Have you ever thought about making a video about Luca Bassani/the Wally shipyard? You spoke briefly about one of their boats in a recent video but it would be interesting to see a whole video about them. Thank you

[thebanana]

Hi David, will you make a video of the wider 165 when it is finished like you did with the wider 150 (I loved that video, watched it already 4 times)

[davidblalock]

So, having a broker go over everything, and make sure all my ducks are in a row, before I put my yacht up for sale is a good idea. That way I don't have any surprises come up to sink the sale, at least from my end.

[designtech]

Great watching your videos David. Keep up the good Work. Do you sell a Wider 150 in 1/72 scale, not in the position to buy the real yacht in her beauty.

[SalmanTheFoodie]

I like your honest approach ..Will definitely use your services for my next yacht next yacht ..

[chrish]

Hi David. Northrop and Johnson are the best brokerage company. All in house services and the number 1 broker's.

[crazyjay]

Hi David. Great video and you've inspired me to book your services. I am seeking to buy a swan shaped pedalo. My budget is upto £100, look forward to you helping me.

[gee]

Great video. Will you revisit the Wider 165 build this spring?

[Rasheeddoe]

Jack of all trades master of none better than a master of one.

[RobertJohnson-jetx]

David, as always an entertaining and informative video. When you are representing a buyer is you process to show them only yachts represented by your firm? Or do you take the buyer's brief and search for what would be best for the client from many other brokers?

[davidjones-pqrt]

Hi David. i'm curious to know, Do Brokers charge a flat fee, percentage of Yacht worth or how much time/effort was needed to get the sale/purchase to completion ?