Hire the buyers broker or not?

[RSH]

Originally Posted by zippy

I am interested in a few boats in Florida in the $250K price range. I called, left a message, and texted one broker and have had no response after 5 days. I emailed another broker on a similar boat and have received no reply after 2 days. I guess I need a buyers broker to get any responses. Of course it might be just as hard to find a buyers broker. Is business really that good? Aren’t these boat owners wondering why no one is looking at their boats? If I was paying $25,000 in commission, I would be upset by this.

The Miami boat show is coming up in two weeks-I know a lot of them are busy moving boats and getting them ready. However, I think the good brokers will get in touch with you regardless.

[jrbogie]

Originally Posted by zippy

I am interested in a few boats in Florida in the $250K price range. I called, left a message, and texted one broker and have had no response after 5 days. I emailed another broker on a similar boat and have received no reply after 2 days. I guess I need a buyers broker to get any responses. Of course it might be just as hard to find a buyers broker. Is business really that good? Aren’t these boat owners wondering why no one is looking at their boats? If I was paying $25,000 in commission, I would be upset by this.

I always use a buyers broker. no need to hire one. just walk into his office and say you want to buy a boat. he'll be all over it. he splits the commission with the seller's broker which the seller pays
just like buying a house and he'll have access to the multiple listings that all broker's have that you don't.