Getting The Most Out Of Your Used Car Listing
Six Steps on How to Make the Most of Your Used Car Listings
Selling your used car rather than trading it in gives you the
chance of earning money. Car listings have become popular as a
method for car sellers to advertise their vehicles to the
public.
Rather than searching for car dealers to sell the used car for
you, why don't you sell it yourself?
Here are the steps for your successful used car listing:
1) Set the price - Determine a competitive market value of your
used car. Second-hand car values could be found on your local
classified ads for similar cars being sold and on certified used
car dealership online.
Determine the minimum price you would accept for possible
negotiations. Be aware that buyers do their research and having
a lower price than others would generate more inquiries.
When your price has been set, consider the most attractive ad to
publicize.
2) Groom the vehicle - For buyers, appearance is everything.
Make sure that before you place an advertisement; inspect your
used car inside and out. To make the most profit, take care of
minor and major maintenance issues of the vehicle.
3) Prepare vehicle record - Presenting the buyers with complete
maintenance logs and receipts is a powerful selling tool.
Prepare paperwork of services done such as oil change, tire and
battery replacement and warranties for each.
4) Obtain a car history report - To show that the used car has a
clean record with the law and past accidents, purchase a car
report from your local department of motor vehicles. The biggest
fear of buyers is purchasing a used-car that has been in a
wreck. The car history report would reveal if the vehicle has
been in a major collision in the past.
5) The advertisement - Ad options include newspaper classifieds,
magazines or online listings. However, the most cost-effective
and useful tool for marketing is by placing an online ad.
* Photo: Although majority of car listings online do not require
photos, eighty-five percent of used car buyers search for car
listing with photos.
* Details: Provide a complete description of your car even if
you have uploaded a photo. Use extra details and words that
would grab the buyers' attention. Do not forget to place a
contact number to be reached.
6) Sell - Since you know your car's worth, negotiate a fair
price. To finalize the sale, you should have two copies of the
bill of sale, a receipt that transfers ownership of the car, for
you and the buyer.
Once you sold your used car, you'll be glad you made the most
out of your car listing since there was no car dealer involved
and all the profit is yours.