A buyer needs to understand what you are selling, its condition and how the sale can happen. Getting that information ready can prevent delays, whether you advertise privately or ask a specialist buyer for an offer.
These seven steps will help you prepare. They cannot guarantee a sale date, but they give a serious buyer fewer unanswered questions.
Read the sale and removal sections of your agreement. Ask the park what it requires for an on-pitch transfer or an off-site collection, including notice, charges and access.
Do this before telling a buyer they can keep the pitch or collect on a particular day. If the caravan is on private land, check who can authorise access and whether anything obstructs the collection route.
Compare the same type of sale. A retail caravan advertised on a holiday park is not a direct comparison for an offer to buy your unit for removal.
Match the model, age, specification and condition as closely as possible. Asking prices are a starting point; they are not evidence that a sale completed at that figure. Read more about static caravan values.
Remove personal belongings and give the caravan a normal clean before taking photographs. Clear worktops and open curtains so a buyer can see the layout and condition.
You don't need to stage a show home. Avoid major spending until you know whether it is likely to improve the offer enough to justify the cost.
Show the exterior, lounge, kitchen, bedrooms and bathroom. Add pictures of the manufacturer's plate, decking and access around the pitch where useful.
Use daylight and take clear, steady photographs. Include damage rather than keeping it outside the frame. For a buyer collecting the caravan, a photo of the approach can be as helpful as a view from the lounge.
Say what you know about leaks, damp, soft floors, damaged fittings and repairs. Include invoices or reports where you have them.
If something has not been tested, say so. A buyer can assess a disclosed problem more easily than a problem discovered during collection.
Have your purchase records, pitch agreement and recent park statement available. If finance is outstanding, obtain a current settlement figure from the lender.
List what is included, particularly decking and removable extras. Keep any written quotations for work needed before collection. You can then compare offers against the costs you will actually need to meet.
Provide a reliable contact number or email and respond when you can. Save your photos and key details together so you don't have to assemble them for each enquiry.
Once you have an offer, ask what remains to be checked, when payment will clear and who is organising collection. Confirm the arrangements in writing before committing to a date.
You can use the same details and photos for our free static caravan valuation. We'll respond within 24 hours. You can then decide whether selling directly to us suits you.
If you're still deciding how to sell, compare the selling routes first.
