Selling Your Listing Quickly: Tips for Selling Construction Equipment and Materials Online

Last week, we gave tips for sellers on how to approach pricing their listings for used equipment (see 4 Things to Consider When Pricing Used Construction Equipment). But there’s more to completing a sale than just price.

While price is the biggest factor most buyers will take into consideration, it’s certainly not the only one.

Now that you’ve priced your listing to move, it’s time to fill in a few other blanks that will help put yourself in the mind of a buyer, and get your material on the move.

Include All Relevant Details

Does your construction equipment have a low number of hours? Maybe it’s got a heated cab, maybe you just replaced the tires. Is your sheet pile like-new? Maybe you’ve only used your H-Pile once. These are details that can really drive up the value of a product. Put yourself in a buyer’s mindset – anything that positively sets your used equipment or materials apart from your competition’s product is a good thing.

Lots of Pictures

Take lots of pictures. We don’t just mean from every angle – though that’s important too – but of every part of the product. Photograph your construction equipment’s tires, tracks, controls…everything! Again, think like a buyer – what would you really want to see before you made a large purchase like used construction equipment or materials? Photographic evidence helps prove that your product really is worth the asking price.

Have Records Readily Available

Having access to maintenance and repair records for used construction equipment may make the difference for a buyer. Records of this sort tell a potential buyer that the equipment has been well taken care of. Additionally, these types of record (along with a previous bill of sale or other proof of purchase) help prove ownership, which assures your buyer they’re not being taken advantage of.

Partner Up

There are several options for selling used construction equipment and material. Of course, you could choose to take on the task alone. However, arranging a private sale can be time-consuming and costly for a seller, no matter the product.

Auction houses can be a nice option, and may do some of the heavy work for you, but sellers should always be aware of any policies, requirements and fees the company may demand from the sale. Each company is different, so sellers choosing to utilize auction houses should be sure to research each option carefully. Sellers also run the risk of the used construction equipment not selling in a timely fashion, and may need to list a machine multiple times before finding the right buyer, at the right price.

Auction houses also don’t deal with things like sheet pile, steel pipes, barrier walls, or other used construction materials. Private sale of these types of materials are also complicated, often time-consuming processes.

Buy and Sell with Eiffel Trading

At Eiffel Trading, our experts are available to help you price, quote, and move your product by connecting sellers and buyers in our online marketplace. Partner with us and get your used construction equipment and material on the move.

From used excavators and used dozers to used sheet pile and used wide flange beams, our online marketplace has it all.

All of our listings are constantly being updated, but if you don’t see what you’re looking for, create a wanted listing for free.

Ready to sell your used heavy equipment or construction material? List your products today for free on Eiffel Trading’s online marketplace.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please call us at 1-800-541-7998 or email sales@eiffeltrading.com.