Luxury Home & Yacht Auction Blog

Are you thinking about attending your first home auction and wondering what to expect? Elite Auctions is here to help with answers to some of the most common questions asked by first-time auction attendees. Stepping into a high-end home auction can feel like entering a different world – but it doesn’t have to. By doing your research beforehand and knowing what to expect, you’re sure to have a smooth, enjoyable experience. Read on for everything you need to know before attending your first luxury home auction! View the Property with Trained Eyes Before you even decide to attend an auction

In most cases, the decision to buy or sell a home isn’t an impulsive one. It takes careful planning to ensure that buyers and sellers are prepared for the process. Additionally, the timing of that transaction can have a significant impact on the potential sale price of your property and how many other homes are on the market. Whether you’re planning to buy or sell a luxury home at auction or considering a more traditional route, your timing should occupy more than a passing thought. So, when is the right time to buy or sell a home? Consider the following

Thinking of selling your luxury vessel in an auction? If you are unfamiliar with yacht auctions, you likely have a host of questions about the process. Below, we’re breaking down everything you need to know about selling a luxury yacht at auction, so you can make educated decisions as you work towards the sale of your vessel. Let’s take a look! Why Are Luxury Yachts Difficult to Sell? Every year, hundreds of luxury boats are listed for sale. Because the market is so competitive – and every seller is up against brand-new listings–it can be tough to find the right

Unless you’re lucky enough to live in southern Florida, Hawaii, or another temperate destination, you’re likely subject to a limited boating season each year. For much of the U.S., the prime time for boating spans from mid-May through late October. But what does this mean for luxury yacht sellers? Let’s take a closer look at the best times to sell a yacht at auction. The Best Time to Sell: February Through June Common sense dictates that the beginning of the boating season is the best time to try to sell a yacht – and that’s exactly what our experience has

Once you’ve decided to auction your home, you’ve already made life much simpler by cutting out the arduous process of considering offers, making counteroffers, and working through a typical home sale process. But you still have a few crucial decisions to make that spell success during the auction of your luxury property. Elite’s team of real estate and marketing pros has put together their top list of do’s and don’ts in the months and weeks leading up to your auction, and they’re here to spill the beans on making sure your high-end real estate auction goes off without a hitch.

Sometimes you do the work, choose a broker, and list your yacht only to hear crickets. You have a beautiful vessel, you’ve loved her well, and people should be lining up to make an offer. So, what’s the deal? Why isn’t anyone taking the bait? There are a few likely possibilities, but they don’t have to spell total disaster for the sale of your yacht. Here are some of the most common reasons boats sit on the market without generating the enthusiasm they deserve. 1. Pricing Issues A vessel priced too high – even by just 10 percent – can