We Can Help You Buy

Buyer services offered are...

Buyers Counsel - We will help you find the perfect aircraft online. For a one time fee of $500 we offer an online evaluation and appraisal on an unlimited number aircraft sent to us for 90 days. This evaluation includes a search of the NTSB database and a suggested offer price. Payment is required in advance of this service.

Full Service - We will take care of EVERYTHING involved in the purchasing process. We will locate a suitable aircraft for the buyer, arrange a prebuy / annual inspection, title search, negotiate, handle paperwork, and arrange delivery to the buyer. For aircraft ranging under $250,000 we charge 4% of the final purchase price for this service. For aircraft $250,000 to $600,000 we charge 3%. Aircraft $600,000+ are negotiated on a case by case basis ranging from .5% to 3%.A deposit of $1,000 and all expenses are to be paid in advance with this service.

Partial Service - We will step in wherever you are struggling. Found the aircraft you want but need a neutral party to set up a prebuy / annual? Too busy to negotiate? Having a hard time with determining value? This is the service for you. Price is tailored directly to the amount of work we provide to the buyer and predetermined through the initial contract.

Let Us Assist You Sell

Seller services include...

Online Listing Through Us - Through our various online listing packages get more eyes on your aircraft.

  • For one time fee of $100 get your aircraft listed on our website and social media pages for 90 days. (up to 15 photos, 1 video, and all calls about the aircraft will be sent to you.)

  • For $30 a month you will receive a spot on our website with unlimited photos/ videos and we will handle all inquiries on the aircraft that come through our ads and assist with the settlement/ closing arrangements.

Full Brokerage - Let us help you sell your aircraft start to finish. We will help you determine a fair price for your aircraft. Locate buyers,show your aircraft, negotiate, and facilitate the sale once you decide the agreement is fair. The price of this service is based on the final sale price of the aircraft and a $1,000 deposit is to be paid up front for this service. For aircraft up to $250,000 we charge 4%. For aircraft $250,000 to $600,000 we charge. Aircraft over $600,000 will be negotiated on a case by case basis ranging from .5% to 3% depending on workload required to sell the aircraft.

Partial Brokerage / Appraisals - We are also happy to provide partial brokerage service in the form of assisting in locating buyers, helping you get your aircraft ready for the market, or by providing an appraisal.

Appraisals are presented in 3 different packages.

  • Basic Appraisal $400 - This package will not include a physical viewing of the aircraft by our appraisers. We will provide a written appraisal that will utilize specifications provided by the client via phone or email. The appraisal will be compiled by using data from an industry value guide and the evaluation of current market conditions.

  • Full Service Appraisal $700 - The client shall bring the aircraft to our home base for a full inspection of the aircraft and its logs. This package includes.

    • Photographs will be taken and included in the appraisal.

    • Inspection of the log books.

    • Inspection of the cosmetic condition of the aircraft and detailed evaluation.

    • The specifications shall be viewed and documented for the appraisal.

    • A written appraisal will be compiled using data from an industry value guides and the evaluation of current market conditions.

  • Full Service Appraisal at Your Location $1,500 + additional expenses - This includes all of the services of a full service appraisal but at the location of your aircraft.

    • Client is responsible for transportation to and from the appraisal site.

    • Client is responsible for any and all overnight expenses if an overnight stay is necessary.

    • If the appraisal requires an overnight stay a charge of $400 per day will be applied.

The above fees are our standard guidelines. Rapid Aero Trades, LLC reserves the right to change fees and costs as needed.