How to Get More for Your Car Selling It Yourself V.S. Trading It In

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Even if you are the original owner and know everything that's ever been done to your car

   It shows the buyer that you have nothing to hide, which builds credibility and trust.
   
   It's only $34.95 for a single report, which you can get here at carfax.com.
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   Step 2: it's still a great idea to get a copy to show potential buyers.

   , Buyers will be more critical of the condition than you will be, so be honest., Add $300
   - $500 more so you have room to negotiate , Never be afraid to tell a potential buyer what you've already repaired on the car since you've owned it. ,, Wash and wax the exterior, clean out the inside thoroughly by vacuuming it very well, wipe down every surface inside with a damp cloth, and don't forget the windows.,, Don't waste your time or money on newspaper classifieds.
   
   No one reads them anymore.Craigslist.com is where you need to be and the best part is that it's free to post your ad.
   
   Simply set up an account with them and you are ready to post.,,, You never know who might know someone that's looking to buy.You should take at least 10 photos of your car's exterior and interior.
   
   You can never have too many. ,, Your job is to create curiosity so that they'll set an appointment with you to come see and test drive your car., Keep it simple and say "I just need a bigger or smaller vehicle." How many miles does it have? Tell them the true mileage.
   
   If it's an older car with high miles, simply tell them the miles and that it's still running strong.
   
   If you change the oil every 3,000 miles (4,800 km) tell them that also.
   
   What kind of condition is it in? Be honest, but don't tell them every detail over the phone.
   
   Don't kill the sale before it ever gets a chance to take place.
   
   Will you take less than you're asking? Never discuss price over the phone.Tell them, "We can talk price after you've seen the car."
   
   Have you been looking very long? How soon are you looking to buy? ,,,,,
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   Step 3: Go to Kelly bluebook.com and edmunds.com and get the private party values for your vehicle.

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   Step 4: Evaluate your vehicle's condition as if you were the one buying it.

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   Step 5: Add them all together and divide them by two to get an average value for your market.

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   Step 6: You might not think so

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   Step 7: but keeping service and maintenance records can add a lot of value to your asking price.

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   Step 8: If you don't have the records to any major repairs you've done to your car

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   Step 9: go back to the place where you had the work done and ask them to print you a copy of all the work they have done on your vehicle.

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    Step 10: Detail your vehicle inside and out.

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    Step 11: Replace any burnt out lights

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    Step 12: etc.Get an oil change and top off any fluids that are low.

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    Step 13: Now that you're ready to sell

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    Step 14: it's time to tell the world!

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    Step 15: The next best sites to show off your vehicle are autotrader.com and cars.com.They will charge you

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    Step 16: but you'll get a lot of exposure.

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    Step 17: Buy a few For Sale signs.One for the windshield and two for the doors.

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    Step 18: Use Facebook and Twitter to tell your friends that you're selling your car.

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    Step 19: Once you start getting calls on your car

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    Step 20: you're going to find that most potential buyers are going to have a few common questions for you before they take the time to come see your car.

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    Step 21: You should always answer honestly

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    Step 22: but keep your answers short and sweet.You don't need to tell them every detail about your car.

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    Step 23: Here are some questions you may get: Why are you selling your car?

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    Step 24: There are some questions you can ask to the potential buyers like: Are you planning to get a loan from a lender or pay cash?

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    Step 25: First impressions are everything.Whenever you show & demo your car with a potential buyer

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    Step 26: think of it as a date you're trying to impress.The way you present yourself says a lot about you and how you take care of your car.

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    Step 27: The price you ask for your car should already have a padding of $300 - $500.This is the most common amount people ask off the price you're asking.Always come down on your price in increments of $200 and have a limit to what you'll accept as a final offer.

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    Step 28: If your car needs repairs

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    Step 29: you may have to discount it according to what it would cost you to have it fixed.

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    Step 30: Once you agree on price

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    Step 31: have the buyer either pay you in cash or cashier's check

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    Step 32: never accept personal checks.

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    Step 33: Signing over your title is a fairly simple process.To see what your State's requirements are go to dmv.org and click on your state.

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