top of page
rainbow over the lake_edited.jpg

CALL FOR QUOTE:  (586) 601-5895

How to Prepare?

As the Buyer:

  • Let the surveyor know about any red flags for you: moisture, blisters, engine mounts—your experience and research are a key part of the process.

  • If there’s some deficiency that would absolutely disqualify the boat in your mind, let the surveyor know to check that first. Surveys sometimes end abruptly, and it’s common for the surveyor and client to agree on some partial payment if a clear defect convinces the buyer that there’s no need to continue

  • Be there for at least part of the survey so the surveyor can show you findings in person.

  • Help if you can, perhaps by pulling gear and cushions out of areas to be inspected.

  • Don’t waste the surveyor’s time and attention with things you can survey yourself, like fishing gear, sails in bags, and other add-ons. This may help to reduce the cost of the survey as well.

  • Write down questions to be asked when a good time arises—don’t distract the surveyor every time you see something to ask about.

 
As the Seller:

  • Let the surveyor know about any red flags for you: moisture, blisters, engine mounts—your experience and research are a key part of the process.

  • If there’s some deficiency that would absolutely disqualify the boat in your mind, let the surveyor know to check that first. Surveys sometimes end abruptly, and it’s common for the surveyor and client to agree on some partial payment if a clear defect convinces the buyer that there’s no need to continue

  • Be there for at least part of the survey so the surveyor can show you findings in person.

  • Help if you can, perhaps by pulling gear and cushions out of areas to be inspected.
  • Don’t waste the surveyor’s time and attention with things you can survey yourself, like fishing gear, sails in bags, and other add-ons. This may help to reduce the cost of the survey as well.

  • Write down questions to be asked when a good time arises—don’t distract the surveyor every time you see something to ask about.

bottom of page