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Selling to Balise Is a Breeze!

When it’s time to move on to a different vehicle, one of the first decisions is what to do with the old one: sell it yourself, trade it in where you’re buying your new car, or sell it to a dealership for cash. Naturally, how much money you can get from any of those choices is of top concern.

But even if you do get the amount you want, will all that hassle and time spent be worth it? Let’s look at the differences between trading/selling to Balise and selling privately.

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SELLING ON YOUR OWN

When you sell your vehicle by yourself, you must do the following:

  • Get the vehicle clean inside and out.
  • Take plenty of photos (interior and exterior) and edit them.
  • Figure out an asking price based on year, make, model, equipment, and condition.
  • Create listings in several places (social media, car sales websites, newspaper, etc.)
  • Respond to phone calls, e-mails, and texts from potential buyers – knowing they may not all be seriously interested.
  • Set up meeting times with interested buyers – and hope they show up.
  • Be ready to negotiate with buyers who don’t intend to pay your asking price.
  • Check out serious buyers (for example, making sure they’re licensed and insured before they test-drive your car).
  • Facilitate steps in the sale process, such as filling out the title for the transfer and making sure the buyer registers the car promptly.
  • Be ready for an unpleasant phone call from the buyer should something go wrong with the car – even if you weren’t aware of any mechanical issues.
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SELLING/TRADING TO BALISE

When you trade or sell your vehicle at Balise, all you have to do is:

  • Bring the vehicle to us.
  • Let our specialized team members photograph the vehicle, assess its condition, and road-test/inspect it to evaluate it mechanically.
  • Receive our offer and decide if you want to go through with the transaction.

Notice how short the list for dealership trade-in is compared to the list for selling on your own. Three easy steps and you’re all set! You can put the sale amount toward another vehicle, or take your check right to the bank.

FAQ


I’d like to sell my vehicle to Balise. Where do I start?

That’s great! To get started, just fill out this online form, or give us a call. We’ll set up a time for you to bring in the vehicle so we can see it, evaluate it, and give you an offer.


How will you determine my vehicle’s value?

We’ll look the vehicle over closely, take some photos, and have our service technicians road-test it. They’ll also conduct a multipoint inspection to get a complete idea of its mechanical condition. Once we have a solid assessment, we’ll set a valuation based on the latest date from the National Association of Automobile Dealers (NADA). NADA is widely considered the most accurate assessor of vehicle resale value.


How long is the evaluation process?

To be safe, plan to spend an hour at the dealership – although it’ll most likely take less. We know your time is valuable, and we won’t take up more of it than we need to.


What do I need to bring with me besides the car?

If the vehicle is paid off, be sure to bring the title with you; if it’s not paid off we will need the lien release document. You’ll also need to bring your driver’s license and all keys/fobs you have for the vehicle.


What happens if my vehicle isn’t paid off yet?

That’s fine! If the amount owed is less than our valuation, we’ll pay off the loan and you’ll get a check for the difference. If the owed amount is higher than what we can offer, you’ll pay us the difference and we’ll settle up with the lender.


How much paperwork will be my responsibility?

Not much at all! We’ll need some basic information and a signature from you to complete the transaction, but we’ll take care of any paperwork related to the vehicle payoff and title transfer.