Why choose Burgess to sell your yacht?

Published 16 November 2023

Quite simply, because you want to sell it - and Burgess is consistently the world's No.1 broker for 40m-plus yachts.

Why would you go anywhere else?

What lies behind our performance? What makes us the best choice for you?

There are five reasons why the service you get from Burgess is more effective than you’ll find anywhere else.

Reason 1 - we're one team

Our clients will tell you that working with Burgess is a pleasure: we are a professional, experienced and committed team
Our clients will tell you that working with Burgess is a pleasure: we are a professional, experienced and committed team

Uniquely, we directly employ all our brokers. That means that when you appoint us as your Central Agent for sale, you get over 30 highly experienced brokers worldwide sharing their expertise and contacts. We work together as one team to sell your yacht. That’s what makes our model such a powerful sales tool for you.


Reason 2 - we sell yachts like yours

In the last five years, more than half of the yachts Burgess has sold have been under 50m (165ft) in length
In the last five years, more than half of the yachts Burgess has sold have been under 50m (165ft) in length

There is a perception that we’re a large yacht broker, that we only sell yachts over 50m (165ft) – and we have enjoyed industry-leading success in that sector. However, the truth might surprise you. In the last five years, over 60 percent of the yachts we have sold were 50m (165ft) or under in length. Yes, Burgess sells more yachts under 50m than over 50m. Our brokers bring the same professionalism, deal-making craft – and success – to the 30-50m (100-165ft) range. Burgess excels at selling yachts like yours.


Reason 3 - data-led professional marketing

Smart marketing always has better reach, reliably finding the right potential clients
Smart marketing always has better reach, reliably finding the right potential clients

Burgess has a dedicated marketing department with experienced professionals whose creativity, networks and data insights make the difference for you. No other broker has the ability we have to get the right message in front of the right client at the right time. That’s why, on average, we sell yachts quicker.


Reason 4 - your one-stop superyacht shop

There is not a single area of superyachting in which Burgess does not have significant expertise. We deliver a seamless experience for owners
There is not a single area of superyachting in which Burgess does not have significant expertise. We deliver a seamless experience for owners

We don’t just sell yachts. Our 360-degree service covers all areas of superyachting including charter management, operational management, construction, refit, insurance, crew – every aspect of yachting. Not only does that make us the ideal one-stop shop for your journey through superyachting, it means that our valuation of your yacht is more accurate because it is informed by all of those disciplines. For a valuation you can trust, please get in touch.


Reason 5 - quicker sales on average

For most sellers, Burgess delivers better results, and quicker than the market average period
For most sellers, Burgess delivers better results, and quicker than the market average period

On average, your yacht will be sold more quickly by Burgess due to our global reach and existing client base. For all of the above reasons, we will do more than anyone else to deliver the best result when selling your yacht. Our collective experience and market intelligence consistently produce great results for yacht owners like you.

Looking to sell and want the best possible outcome? Choose the best. Choose Burgess
Looking to sell and want the best possible outcome? Choose the best. Choose Burgess

Faced with such compelling evidence of our sales success and what lies behind it, why would you choose anyone else to sell your yacht? Talk to us today. The sellers and buyers of 42 yachts did just that and got the result they wanted in 2022.

Still not convinced? Then listen to our clients, we've been working with many of them for decades



‘I take my hat off to you and the Burgess team, in my judgment the best operation in the brokerage and chartering of motor yachts. Your firm functions with absolute integrity and to the highest professional standards. Your knowledge of the marketplace is total and I certainly benefitted from it.’

Burgess represented this seller of a 40m (131.2ft) yacht
‘Your guidance and the sophisticated support of Burgess and its highly efficient and resourceful staff proved essential in properly positioning the vessel in the marketplace, and in the logistics of the transaction itself. Your communication skills, integrity and professional approach proved invaluable throughout.’

Burgess represented this seller of a 43m (141ft) yacht
‘Not only did you represent me as the seller, but your team also directly procured the buyer and managed him through the process quickly and efficiently. The marketing and sale of any superyacht is a complex process, your positive attitude, professionalism and responsiveness through this campaign have been exceptional and you are a credit to your industry.’

Burgess represented this seller of a 44.2m (145ft) yacht
‘Your expertise, investment of time, energy and positive attitude throughout the sales campaign and final transaction were second to none; and I am deeply appreciative. I would have no hesitation in recommending Burgess to anyone looking for a yacht brokerage firm that functions with absolute integrity and to the highest professional standards.’

Burgess represented this seller of a 50m (164ft) yacht
'I have always been impressed with the professionalism, speed to market and responsiveness of this partnership. The sales campaign and eventual transaction were conducted in a timely manner and resulted in a very satisfactory result for both myself and the buyer.'

Burgess represented this seller of a 60.9m (199.9ft) yacht
‘We are delighted to have experienced virtually all of the services that Burgess provides (brokerage, operational management, new construction and crew management) and we will not hesitate to recommend Burgess and/or to use your services again in the future.’

Burgess represented this seller of a 110m+ (360ft+) yacht

To find out more about Burgess’ yachts for sale and yachts for charter, please contact a Burgess broker. Alternatively, get in touch with one of our offices directly: London, Monaco, New York, Miami, Singapore or all other locations.

- Yachts, prices and availability are correct at the time of publication.

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