Be Successful at Selling Cars
Selling your car today is a different experience than it was just 10 years ago, thanks to the tools available on the Internet. Here are a few simple steps that can help you turn your used car into cash in the shortest time possible.
Steps
- Know the Market- Your first step is to check other online car ads. For example, you can select the year and trim level of your car and see how many similar cars are currently on the market.
- Take note of their condition, mileage, geographic location and selling price.
- Price Your Car Competitively- This figure is adjusted for a number of factors including mileage, condition, options and the region in which the car is being sold.
- Give Your Car Curb Appeal- Completely detail the car including wash, wax, windows, dashboard and tires.
- Inspect it to make sure it is mechanically sound and free from dents, dings and scrapes.
- Put your maintenance records in a neat folder ready to show interested parties.
- Have your mechanic check out your car and issue a report about its condition — this could motivate a buyer because you have overcome one more objection they can present.
- Finalize the Deal- The laws governing the sale of motor vehicles vary from state to state.
- Check with the governing agency in your state When selling your car, it's important to limit your liability.
- Once you have the money from the sale (it's customary to request a cashier's check or cash) sign the title over to the buyer or provide them with a bill of sale.
- Finally, remember to contact your insurance agent to cancel your policy on the vehicle you have sold (or transfer the coverage to your new car).
- After the sale occasionally there are unexpected bumps in the sale process that arise.
- These will be handled easily if you are dealing with a reasonable person. So, as you are contacted by prospective buyers, use your intuition to evaluate them.
- If they seem difficult, pushy or even shady, wait for another buyer.
- With the right person, selling a used car should be simple and easy.
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References
- Information shared by CarProfit.com
