Your Q4 Prep Checklist for Buyers & Sellers
Dear Fellow Pilots and Owners,
Q4 is our busiest season for aircraft transactions. Good aircraft sell quickly, and prepared buyers get first pick. Whether you’re buying or selling, a little preparation now can make a big difference.
Here’s your Q4 checklist:
If You’re Buying
- Line up financing and get pre-approved. When the right airplane shows up, you’ll be ready to move.
- Talk to your insurance provider early. Insurability and training requirements can affect which airplanes make sense, so find out before you fall for one.
- Know what you’re shopping for. Define your mission and budget together, and let both shape your search from day one.
- Be flexible. Deals have moving parts. The right airplane may not be near your preferred pre-buy shop, so stay open to adjusting the logistics.
If You’re Selling
- List it sooner rather than later. By December, much of the season’s demand will have already passed.
- Price it right. Q4 demand doesn’t last long enough to push prices up. Your airplane still has to be priced correctly to sell.
- Get your records and maintenance in order. Organized logbooks and limiting open squawks keep a deal from stalling later.
- Be flexible. Deals have moving parts. The right airplane may not be near your preferred pre-buy shop, so stay open to adjusting the logistics.
Not sure where you stand? Reply to this email or give me a call at 865-888-6230, and I’ll help you map out your next step, whether that’s a buyer game plan or a market evaluation of your aircraft.
Blue Skies,
Mitch Fuhrmann
Cirrus SR Specialist