Below you will find tips that are helpful to someone wanting to sell a vehicle. Click Here to view buyer tools.
►List Your Vehicle On Our Site!
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►Preparing Your Vehicle To Sell
When it comes to selling your car, you never get a second chance to make a great first impression. Make sure it clean on the inside and out. Remove personal items, remember buyers often drive buy and look at it before deciding to contact you.
Be very thorough in your ad description, the more detail given about your vehicle and its features, the more likely it will sell and sell quickly. Shopping on the Internet isn`t like going to a dealer where a potential buyer can feel and walk around an vehicle checking it out. So the more you describe an item the better chance the buyer will get a good solid "look" at it.
To avoid questions later, try to anticipate questions people may have about the item.
Don't forget to mention the location of the item!
►Add a Picture
You can boost sales by adding quality photos to your ads and every listing includes a webpage link to showcase your item. If you don't have a digital camera and don't want the hassle of developing your film our sale rep will be happy to drop by and take some digital photos for you.*
*With in Cranbrook city limits, costs apply
►Keep Your Ad Going
Many buyers wait until the very last minute to contact a seller, that means you may be missing out on additional inquiries if you end your ad early or don’t renew if it hasn’t sold.
►Be Courteous To Buyers
Remember, this is a potential buyer...and you want the sale!
Take the time to write in complete sentences, with a salutation and a closing when you send an email.
Respect the buyers time and interest in your item, being personable and friendly will go a long way to selling your item to someone.
►Talk Person to Person
If you feel uncomfortable about your deal, sometimes a quick phone call is a great way to resolve misunderstandings.
Remember, many people don't read their email every day. A call may also be the quickest way to reach your buyer. Alway include your phone number in your ad.
We recommend that you take the following steps to ensure that your experience is successful and safe. Using common sense and following our guidelines and tips will greatly reduce risks. Remember... If it sounds too good to be true then it probably isn`t...
Use common sense
Ask your buyer questions before entering into a financing deal or selling an item, and verify your buyer's contact information.
Make sure their method of payment offers protection, get a certified cheque, confirm bank loan before closing the deal.
We don't recommend selling sight unseen; this service is to provide a better selection for those living in the Kootenays. The power of the Internet just helps narrow down the search.
Keep a record of all sales, and get everything in writing. Including down payment amount received, how long you will hold the vehicle for, if the down payment is refundable, what's included (stereo, winter tires....) and make note of any scratches and dents at time of negotiation.
You can pick up a sale agreement at any insurance office, ask to go over it to make sure you get all the needed info.