3 YEARS OF CHRISTIE YACHTS
AS WE PASS OUR 3 YEAR ANNIVERSARY, WILL CHRISTIE REFLECTS ON THE HIGHLIGHTS AND FUTURE PLANS FOR THE COMPANY
Such has time flown by that I had to sense check whether it was our two or three year anniversary a couple of weeks ago when someone asked me how long Christie Yachts had been in business! It jolted me into reflecting on all that we have achieved and what we are looking forward to after three very busy and exciting years.
I am pleased to say that with the help of a brilliant and dynamic team, we have truly surpassed any expectations that I had back in 2021. We are punching significantly above our weight and have some exciting plans ahead.
BROKERAGE HIGHLIGHTS
From a standing start, our brokerage business got straight into action. Before we even had an office or website we had sold two boats, both off-market. This proved the depth of our network and trust-based relationships in the industry. Sourcing boats that are not publicly for sale, or even for sale at all when we approach the owners is something that we have already successfully achieved three times. Two of them we can’t mention because of confidentiality, but it is pleasing to have experienced clients coming to us as they recognise our ability to open the right doors and work discretely on their behalf.
The same is true of owners, four of which have contracted us in the last three months alone to sell their yachts discretely off-market. No publicity, no unnecessary attention. It’s often the best way to achieve a premium price. One we already have under offer, one we have three offers on the table which we are working through, while the other two will come to the market publicly with a full marketing campaign after the summer if unsold.
BUILDING THE TEAM
I have been very fortunate to have built a tight team of highly motivated, dynamic and hard working individuals without whom we would have never got to where we are now. We are building an energetic, enthusiastic and professional team who are enjoyable to work with, both as colleagues and for our clients. Yachting is a serious business, but should be fun at the same time - we will always seek to maintain that balance.