FLORIDA YACHT BUYING & SELLING FAQ

To sell your boat, gather your registration and title documents, consider a pre-listing survey, disclose known defects or upcoming service, and clean/detail the vessel for professional photos and video. You’ll also sign a listing agreement and make the boat accessible for showings and sea trials.

Average timelines vary, and multiple factors come into play when listing a boa,t including the photos and videos, how many people the listing will reach, plus price:

• Under 40 feet: 60–90 days

• 40–80 feet: 90–120 days

• 80+ feet: 6–12 months

Your broker’s pricing strategy and marketing exposure make the difference.

👉 See how we promote boats on our Featured Yachts for Sale page.

Typical seller costs include brokerage commission, typically ten percent (10%) of the sales price, any maintenance and cleaning preparation costs that are required. minor repairs, and even pre-listing surveys.

Optional pre-listing surveys are also seller expenses. 👉 Learn more about commission structure and seller process.

Seller funds are usually released within 24–48 hours after closing, once buyer funds clear escrow. The process includes the bill of sale, title verification, registration, and settlement statements. 👉 See our full closing process overview.