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Sales & Brokerage

Central agency, co-brokerage, and buyer representation.

  • Central agency — full marketing and commercial representation
  • Buyer representation and acquisition advisory
  • Co-brokerage across the global MYBA network
  • Pre-purchase survey coordination (globally)
  • MYBA standard sale and purchase agreement
  • Ownership structure and VAT advisory
  • Post-sale transition to ADY management

For Sellers

Central agency means ADY takes full responsibility for marketing and selling your yacht. We position the vessel in the market, manage all enquiries, coordinate viewings, and negotiate on your behalf under MYBA standard terms.

  • Market positioning and pricing strategy based on comparable sales data and current market conditions
  • Professional photography and marketing campaign — coordinated with ADY's in-house creative team for brochure, platform listings, and broker distribution
  • Exposure to ADY's global broker network — over 3,000 contacts built across fifty-four years of active brokerage
  • Viewings coordination and buyer vetting — serious enquiries only, professionally managed
  • MYBA standard sale and purchase agreement management — the industry-standard contract framework
  • Ownership structure and VAT advisory — flag state, tax treatment, and transfer implications addressed before listing

For Buyers

Buying the right yacht requires more than a search. ADY represents your interests throughout the acquisition — from defining the brief to coordinating surveys, negotiating terms, and managing the handover.

  • Acquisition advisory — what to look for, what to avoid, and how to read the market
  • Pre-purchase survey coordination — hull, machinery, systems, and classification status, coordinated globally with independent surveyors
  • Contract negotiation under MYBA terms — standard industry framework protecting both parties
  • Ownership structure guidance — flag state, VAT treatment, leasing structures, and EU importation
  • Handover support — delivery logistics, registration, crew setup, and transition to ongoing management

Market Context

Greece is now ranked fourth globally for superyacht resale transactions, with 29 recorded transactions in 2025. The Eastern Mediterranean remains one of the most active markets for buyers seeking vessels already operating in the region.

ADY has been active in this market since 1972 — over fifty years of transaction history, yard relationships, and regulatory knowledge. We are members of MYBA (Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association), and every sale or purchase we handle is conducted under MYBA standard terms.

The Mediterranean yacht market rewards brokers with local knowledge: realistic pricing informed by actual comparable sales, familiarity with yard maintenance histories, understanding of ownership structures common in the region, and fluency with the regulatory framework that applies to Greek-operating vessels.

Why ADY for Brokerage

  • Local knowledge of the Greek and Eastern Mediterranean market — pricing, yards, regulatory context
  • Relationships with Greek yards, surveyors, and maritime lawyers built over decades of active management and brokerage
  • Ownership structure and VAT expertise specific to Greek and EU maritime law
  • Integration with ADY management — post-sale transition to full management is seamless for buyers who choose ADY
  • Not a volume house — selective representation, personal attention, and direct principal contact throughout the transaction

The Process

Selling

  1. 1

    Valuation & Positioning

    Market analysis and pricing strategy

  2. 2

    Marketing Launch

    Photography, brochure, platform listings, broker network

  3. 3

    Viewings & Offers

    Buyer vetting and showing coordination

  4. 4

    Negotiation & Survey

    MYBA terms, survey management

  5. 5

    Closing

    Contract execution, ownership transfer, registration

Buying

  1. 1

    Brief & Search

    Requirements, budget, market scan

  2. 2

    Shortlist & Viewings

    Yacht visits and sea trials where appropriate

  3. 3

    Survey & Negotiation

    Pre-purchase inspection, price negotiation

  4. 4

    Contract & Closing

    MYBA terms, ownership transfer

  5. 5

    Handover

    Delivery, setup, registration

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to use a yacht broker?+

Industry standard: commission on sale price. There are no upfront fees for sellers under a central agency agreement. Buyer representation fees are discussed on a case-by-case basis depending on the scope of the search and advisory required.

What is a central agency agreement?+

Exclusive representation for the sale of your yacht. Under a central agency agreement, ADY manages all marketing, viewings, negotiations, and contract execution on your behalf. This ensures coordinated representation and a single point of accountability throughout the sale process.

Do I need a survey before buying a yacht?+

Always recommended. A pre-purchase survey is an independent technical inspection covering hull condition, machinery, onboard systems, and classification status. ADY coordinates surveys globally using qualified independent surveyors to give you a clear picture of the vessel before you commit.

What is MYBA?+

The Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association. Their standard Memorandum of Agreement is the industry-standard contract for yacht sale and purchase transactions. It provides a balanced framework that protects both buyer and seller, with clear provisions for surveys, deposits, and closing conditions.

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