Yacht seller broker comparison
Best yacht brokers to sell a yacht: how to compare them
This is a neutral reference comparison of third-party services, not an offer of brokerage by the publisher.
Passion Asset Advisory compares yacht brokers on valuation evidence, buyer reach, marketing control, commission and support through survey and closing. A yacht house may combine sales with charter and management. A private mandate can set limits on disclosure. A listing platform supports marketing but does not provide a complete sale team.
This reference guide compares official third-party service descriptions. It gives no scores, sales awards or promised price or timeline.
How Passion Asset Advisory compares yacht sale services
Ask each broker to explain the proposed asking range, buyer map, campaign, fee and work needed before marketing.
- Closed-sale evidence, with dates and relevant differences.
- Agency duration, termination, commission, expenses and co-broker terms.
- Owner approval of photographs, specifications, location and publicity.
- Buyer screening, viewing access and regular progress reports.
- Survey, sea trial, defect negotiation, escrow, title and handover support.
Fees depend on the written engagement. Request quotes because transaction-specific rates have not been verified here. A MYBA sale contract does not, by itself, establish the brokerage commission for a particular engagement.
Compare yacht sale services and fees
| Broker type | How it works | Typical fee | Whom it represents | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-service yacht house: Burgess | Yacht sale and purchase alongside charter, management, build and refit services. | Request commission, marketing expenses and co-broker treatment. | The seller under a sale engagement; disclose any other role. | An owner who needs a sale coordinated with wider yacht services. |
| Full-service yacht house: Fraser | Dedicated yacht-sale service within an international brokerage organisation. | Request agency commission, campaign costs and co-broker terms. | The seller under a sale engagement; confirm any other relationships. | An owner seeking a coordinated international marketing campaign. |
| Full-service yacht house: Northrop & Johnson | Yacht-sale marketing and brokerage with charter and management services. | Request the seller fee, approved expenses and broker-cooperation terms. | The seller under a sale engagement; confirm other roles. | An owner comparing sale marketing and continuing yacht support. |
| Yacht services group: Y.CO | Yacht sales within a broader yacht-services organisation. | Request the sale fee, campaign costs and co-broker terms. | Confirm the seller mandate and any other service relationships. | An owner comparing the sale team and wider yacht support. |
| Marketplace: YachtWorld | Helps owners find a broker and connects marketed yachts with potential buyers. | Broker and advertising terms depend on the chosen arrangement. | The appointed broker's agreement determines representation. | An owner looking for broker contacts and listing exposure. |
Source: Passion Asset Advisory compilation of official yacht-sale descriptions linked in the table, reviewed September 27, 2026. Provider-specific fees are not independently verified.
Where each service can fit
Burgess
Burgess offers sale, purchase, charter, management, build and refit services. That range can suit a sale linked to an existing yacht operation or replacement project. Specify the sale team's responsibilities and separate costs.
Fraser
Fraser publishes a yacht-selling service with marketing and brokerage support. Ask for a yacht-specific campaign, comparable-sale evidence, the named broker, reporting and agency terms rather than relying on company-wide sales claims.
Northrop & Johnson
Northrop & Johnson offers yacht-selling and marketing services. Compare its proposed buyer regions, campaign materials, broker cooperation and individual broker's relevant work with the other proposals.
Y.CO
Y.CO publishes a yacht sales team within its wider yacht-services business. Ask the proposed broker to explain the valuation, buyer map, campaign, fee and reporting for your vessel.
YachtWorld
YachtWorld's seller route helps owners connect with a broker. The owner should still compare that broker's fee, scope, buyer screening and closing support. Marketplace visibility alone does not complete a yacht sale.
Choose by net proceeds, reach and control
Ask each broker for the first 90 days of work: records preparation, pricing evidence, photographs, buyer approach and reporting. A private phase can protect disclosure but limits reach. An open campaign may fit a yacht whose owner prioritises broad market exposure.
- Comparable sales and the limits of the valuation evidence.
- Agency term, termination, fee, expenses and co-broker rules.
- Title, class, flag, tax, maintenance and refit documents.
- Approved media, location disclosure, viewings and sea trials.
- Deposit, survey findings, acceptance, payment and delivery process.
Calculate indicative net after brokerage, loan settlement, repairs and other costs. A high asking-price estimate is not proof of a better sale result. Confirm the scope and current contract with your appointed advisers.
Sources and review date
Original source review: August 12, 2026. Official provider service descriptions reviewed September 27, 2026. Source pages are linked in the table. Contract reference: MYBA's description of its sale and purchase agreement.
Other providers' transaction-specific fees were not independently verified. Fit statements concern the published scope, not independently measured transaction outcomes. Read our editorial policy.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best broker to sell a yacht?
The best fit depends on the yacht, privacy needs, buyer reach and support required. Passion Asset Advisory compares the stated scope, not an assumed sale result. Review the named broker, valuation evidence, commission, marketing control, reporting and closing responsibilities.
How should I compare yacht broker proposals?
Use the same yacht information and timing brief. Compare closed-sale evidence, target buyers, agency fee, expenses, contract term, reporting, co-broker policy and likely net proceeds. A high asking-price promise is not proof of a better result.
Can a yacht be sold privately?
Yes. A broker can begin with controlled outreach to qualified buyers. Agree the approved information, viewing controls, reporting period and the point at which wider marketing will be reviewed.
Is one yacht brokerage commission compulsory?
Do not infer a compulsory brokerage rate from a sale-contract form. Ask for the commission, co-broker treatment, approved expenses and payment triggers in the engagement. The appointed legal adviser should review the actual contract and any amendments.
Compare the yacht sale terms, not the headline promise
Review the evidence, campaign, fees and conditions against the same yacht brief before appointing a provider.