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How to prepare your farm machinery before selling it…
Keeping your farm machinery in good condition will make it easier for you to sell it and also give a prospective buyer less opportunity to haggle.
Words by: Auto Trader
Published on 2 July 2019 | 0 min read
Preparing your machine will most certainly be worth your time and money, as it will help you sell it faster and often for more money. If you’re looking to sell farm machinery, here’s our handy guide to help you prepare it before you do so...
To begin, make sure your machine is clean. Give it a wash and polish, it will look better in pictures and therefore be more attractive to people interested in buying it. Check your machine works, inspect everything. If it isn't in great condition, just be honest about what is wrong in your advert. If you spot any problems which you can get fixed, sort them out. A ‘healthy’ piece of equipment will be much more appealing and any problems a buyer spots on viewing could provide them with an opportunity to haggle you down on price. Last but not least, ensure you have any paperwork which relates to your machine. Be honest with the machine’s history, it will give the buyer confidence in you as a seller.
To begin, make sure your machine is clean. Give it a wash and polish, it will look better in pictures and therefore be more attractive to people interested in buying it. Check your machine works, inspect everything. If it isn't in great condition, just be honest about what is wrong in your advert. If you spot any problems which you can get fixed, sort them out. A ‘healthy’ piece of equipment will be much more appealing and any problems a buyer spots on viewing could provide them with an opportunity to haggle you down on price. Last but not least, ensure you have any paperwork which relates to your machine. Be honest with the machine’s history, it will give the buyer confidence in you as a seller.
Top tips
- Clean your machine
- Make sure everything works
- Get your paperwork together
- Be honest about you machines' condition
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