YOU ARE LOOKING TO BUY OR SELL A BOAT OR YACHT…
You want professional guidance from honest, experienced brokers with the ethics to represent your best interests at every stage.
At Ita Yachts Canada and its ProprioBateau division, customer service is our top priority. For more than 25 years, we have been helping clients through the boat buying and/or selling process.
That is our reason for being: helping recreational boaters buy and sell boats. We are leaders in this niche, and our goal is not just to complete a single transaction with you, but to assist you with all your future ones as well.
We are familiar with the American market, of course the Canadian market, and also the European market. Constructive negotiation comes naturally to us, and our years of experience ensure that we ask the right questions and, above all, keep you well informed and protected throughout every stage.
We advise and recommend boats (of all brands, and that is important) that have earned high customer satisfaction among boaters. We can also share expert opinions from the marine industry regarding the models and manufacturers we evaluate based on your criteria.
We explain how a boat qualifies under various free trade agreements so you can benefit from every possible tax advantage.
Our in-depth knowledge of manufacturers and market conditions provides valuable leverage during negotiations, whether the boat is new or pre-owned.
Buying Mode:
If you want to treat yourself and your family, purchasing a boat is a significant expense (not an investment). It is essential to do your homework by first defining your needs and refining them into the most precise criteria possible. This step must be taken seriously to avoid saying, “I wish I had…”—in other words, to avoid regrets. Choosing the wrong boat can be a disappointing and very costly experience if you have to sell it shortly after purchasing it.
You must, of course, consider not only the purchase price but also the ongoing operating costs, which are far from insignificant.
A broker will guide you through every step and, most importantly, answer all your questions.
With us, our purchase offers are always clearly structured in the buyer’s favor, including an unconditional right to withdraw following inspections, which are essential. We are always by your side during inspections and throughout every stage of the process. If necessary, a lawyer may also be involved.
If significant issues are discovered during the process, we will certainly present all possible options, including rejecting the boat.
Another option is conditional acceptance, which may involve requesting repairs or negotiating substantial price reductions.
Naturally, every aspect of the transaction is discussed, including the applicable tax implications based on your intended cruising area and home port. We are knowledgeable about all applicable free trade agreements.
You deserve the professionalism of experienced brokers Michelle Mant, Guy Bolduc, and Eric Gaudette. Another advantage is that we work as a team on every file. You will appreciate the difference between our approach and that of the brokerage market in general.
Selling Mode:
The key is to provide your boat with the greatest possible visibility. Potential buyers need to be able to find it on the best-known and most popular boat sales websites—this is essential.
We own the websites http://www.propriobateau.ca and http://www.itayachtsacanada.com. We are also members of http://www.YachtWorld.com, http://www.boats.com, and http://www.boatdealers.ca.
We assist you in determining the selling price based on comparable listings, preparing the boat for sale, and conducting buyer visits.
What matters most is ensuring that potential buyers clearly understand every step described in the purchase offer and know that they have the right to withdraw if, after inspections, they decide not to proceed. It is important that the purchase offer is not restrictive. In fact, we handle sales exactly the same way we do when representing buyers.
It is essential that buyers feel confident throughout the purchasing process.
In Conclusion:
We are independent brokers. We do not own any of the boats we represent, so every available option is considered objectively. We also stay up to date with the latest developments and the features that help maximize a boat’s resale value.
In addition, we regularly attend major industry events, including the international boat shows in Florida, Cannes, and Genoa (Italy), among others, and have done so for more than 25 years.
We have written more than 300 articles on the Ita Yachts Canada blog that you will not find anywhere else. We explain the various features found on boats (systems, propulsion, electronics, stabilization, etc.), manufacturers’ warranties, their expertise here in Canada, and what to expect when traveling outside Canada.
Blog link: click here.
So, if you are looking for expert advice, comprehensive support, and personalized guidance, contact us. We are three experienced brokers at your service.
Our office is located in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (near Marina Le Nautique).
One number: 514-521-1221
