Casim Khalid
Are you looking to sell your car? Well, you better be ready to do a couple of things, like cleaning your car, taking pictures of it, and posting it online. Also, don’t forget to put a ‘For Sale’ sign on the windshield of your car. If things go well, you’ll soon have dozens of people inquiring about your car. There’s also the amount of paperwork you need to take care of when selling the car.
There are so many things to do when you sell your car. Fortunately, you can always eliminate all the hassles of selling a car and have it sold quickly. Here’s how to sell your car in a hassle-free manner:
- Collect All The Paperwork
Be sure to collect all the paperwork before you put up your car for sale. This includes the car’s title or pink slip, which is a legal document that allows you to sell your car. You might also want to check with the local department for motor vehicles, especially if you lost your car’s title, to see what further documents are required for you to sell your car and transfer the ownership to the buyer.
Don’t forget to call your lender as well, especially if you still owe money on your car loan so you can learn how to arrange a sale.
- Clean Up Your Car
The best way to quickly sell your car is to clean it up. You want your buyers to look at your car and say, “This looks great!”
You don’t have to fix the dents and scratches when cleaning your car. Washing, vacuuming, and removing all the junk is enough. Adding new details to your used car is also ideal, especially if you want to fetch a high price from it. But, keep in mind that the higher your asking price, the longer it’ll take for your car to be sold.
Clean up your car in a way that buyers will have a good first impression of the car when they approach it and get inside the driver’s seat. Making a good first impression can have a positive impact on potential buyers as it allows them to picture themselves as the new owner of the car.
- Set An Asking Price
The asking price can make a big difference between getting your car sold quickly or longer. So, it’s important that you set an asking price that’s appropriate to your car’s current condition and value on the market. If you have a Jeep Wrangler, for instance, you can get an estimate on its value by visiting websites such as Edmunds to check the price of similar cars.
You need to set the asking price of your car slightly above its current market value and make sure that it’s negotiable.
- Create Ads For Your Car
Taking some good-looking pictures after cleaning up your car is also essential in selling your car quickly. When taking pictures of your car, be sure to do it in a nice location with good lighting conditions. Also, make sure that you take pictures of the interior and exterior of your car. You can also include pictures of the engine, wheels, and the odometer as proof of the current mileage of the car.
Once you’ve taken some pictures, you can then post it as an ad on online used car websites, such as AutoTrader, Craigslist, etc. Don’t forget to add a stunning description of your car, as well when posting a car ad.
- Schedule A Test Drive
You should only arrange a test drive for buyers who are seriously looking to purchase your car. Let the buyer test drive your car and be sure to accompany them during the test drive.
Be attentive to what the buyer says during the test drive, especially if they’re asking some questions about your car. If the buyer wants your car to be inspected, let them shoulder the expenses for car inspection. If there are a lot of problems found after the inspection, you might have to lower your asking price. Also, you don’t have to address all the problems that were found during the inspection, just those ones that require immediate attention.
Final Thoughts
If everything goes well and there are no major problems found with your car, the buyer will most likely begin to negotiate a price for your car after the test drive. The best thing to do here is negotiate properly so the buyer won’t lower your price as much. Once both of you agree on a deal, you can then proceed to signing the paperwork and get the payment.
