Frequently Asked Questions

You get a dedicated team focused on results: professional photography and video marketing, boat show exposure, listings in boating publications, strong web presence, and our network of yacht brokers across North America. We answer every inquiry, conduct professional showings, provide regular market reports, and handle the entire closing process from accepted offer through inspections, sea trials, and conveyance.

Once listed, we create compelling marketing materials including professional photos and videos. Your yacht is promoted through multiple channels: our website, boating publications, boat shows, and our broker network. We handle all inquiries, schedule and conduct showings, and provide you with detailed feedback after each viewing. You'll receive regular reports on market interest and activity.

We analyze current market conditions, review comparable vessels for sale, examine recent sales data, and evaluate your yacht's specific features, condition, and equipment. Our brokers are fully engaged in the market and understand what buyers are looking for, ensuring your yacht is priced competitively to attract qualified buyers while maximizing your return.

A buyer's agent represents your interests exclusively, negotiating the best price and terms on your behalf. Without one, the seller's agent keeps the entire commission while only truly representing the seller. Your agent ensures your budget stays confidential, discloses material facts about the vessel, and protects your interests throughout the transaction—all at no cost to you, since the seller pays the commission either way.

Nothing. Whether you use a buyer's agent or not, the seller pays the commission. Without representation, the seller's agent simply keeps 100% of the commission. With Yacht BC as your buyer's agent, you get expert representation, professional guidance, and someone negotiating exclusively for your interests—completely free. For boats valued at $150,000 or more, we can serve as your dedicated buyer's agent.

We provide comprehensive buyer services including: custom yacht searches with access to listings worldwide, market analysis to determine fair value, expert negotiations, handling all paperwork and documentation, arranging and accompanying you during sea trials and surveys, managing secure fund transfers, and post-purchase support including moorage assistance, delivery coordination, and onboard orientation.

Absolutely. Our brokers have extensive experience helping clients purchase premium displacement vessels including Nordhavn, Selene, Ocean Alexander, American Tug, and Nordic Tug. In fact, one of our brokerage owners owned a Nordhavn for 15 years and currently owns a large Selene trawler, giving us firsthand knowledge of these exceptional vessels.

First, we discuss your needs, preferences, and budget to understand exactly what you're looking for. Then we search available listings, provide recommendations, and arrange viewings. Once you find the right yacht, we determine fair market value, present your offer, and negotiate terms. After acceptance, we coordinate sea trials, surveys, and inspections, then handle documentation and secure fund transfer through closing.

Absolutely. We can help find moorage, arrange delivery, provide onboard orientation, offer boating instruction recommendations, and connect you with trusted marine trades for any work needed. Our goal is to build a lasting relationship—we want to be your first call whenever you need advice about buying, selling, or enjoying your time on the water.

Based in Vancouver, BC with a broker on the Sunshine Coast, we primarily list boats in the Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast, but also work with sellers on Vancouver Island and throughout BC. For buyers, we assist with purchases anywhere in British Columbia, the Pacific Northwest, and worldwide. Our reach extends wherever your perfect yacht might be.

All our brokers were active boaters long before turning their passion into a career. We bring over 100 combined years of boating experience and have completed over $70 million in yacht sales. Our brokers are Certified Professional Yacht Brokers (CPYB®), the highest industry accreditation available, demonstrating their expertise, ethics, and commitment to excellence.

We're proud to be British Columbia's highest-rated yacht brokerage on Google with a perfect 5.0 rating. Most of our business comes from client referrals and repeat customers—a testament to the relationships we build and the results we deliver. Our clients appreciate our professionalism, market knowledge, and genuine enthusiasm for helping them achieve their boating journey.

CPYB® is the highest industry accreditation for yacht sales professionals, administered by the Yacht Brokers Association of America in partnership with regional associations across North America. To earn certification, brokers must have minimum three years full-time experience, pass a comprehensive exam, maintain dedicated escrow accounts, adhere to strict ethical standards, and complete ongoing education every three years.

A CPYB® broker provides: proven experience validated by examination, commitment to ongoing professional education, adherence to national ethical standards, fiduciary responsibility with protected escrow accounts, industry-standard documentation, and consistent professionalism throughout your transaction. You're working with someone who has demonstrated expertise and accountability.