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How to prepare your plant machinery before selling it…
Keeping your plant machinery in good nick will make it easier for you to sell it and give buyer less opportunity to haggle.
Words by: Auto Trader
Published on 2 July 2019 | 0 min read
Sorting out your machine will be worth your investment in time and money as it will help it sell faster and possibly even for a better price. If you’re looking to sell your plant machinery, here’s our guide, which will help you know how to prepare it ready to do so...
Start with making sure your machine is clean. Giving it a wash and polish, makes it more attractive to a buyer, as it makes your photographs look more appealing. Check that everything with your machine works, inspect everything. If it is not in good condition - just be honest in your advert. If you spot any problems, get them sorted. A ‘healthy’ piece of machinery will be more appealing - any problems a buyer spots may provide them with an opportunity to haggle with you. Finally, ensure you have any paperwork relating to your machinery too. Be honest with its history, it will give the buyer confidence.
Start with making sure your machine is clean. Giving it a wash and polish, makes it more attractive to a buyer, as it makes your photographs look more appealing. Check that everything with your machine works, inspect everything. If it is not in good condition - just be honest in your advert. If you spot any problems, get them sorted. A ‘healthy’ piece of machinery will be more appealing - any problems a buyer spots may provide them with an opportunity to haggle with you. Finally, ensure you have any paperwork relating to your machinery too. Be honest with its history, it will give the buyer confidence.
Top tips
- Clean your machine
- Make sure everything works
- Get your paperwork
- Be honest about your machines' condition
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