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Yacht brokers Port Saint-Pierre: are you looking for a broker to sell your boat, to buy one for you, or to act for both sides? European Yacht Brokers does all three at Port Saint-Pierre in Hyères, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, through a local broker backed by our Cannes head office. Let us know which you need and we put you in touch with the right broker, who can visit your boat quickly. The valuation is free, our commission is just 5%, and we advertise on over 20 international platforms, including YachtWorld, in six languages.
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Which yacht broker do you need at Port Saint-Pierre?
In short: a seller’s broker works for the owner and brings the yacht to market; a buyer’s broker works for the purchaser and finds, compares and negotiates; a full-service broker handles the sale from the first conversation to completion and, if you agree it in writing, can act for both sides. At Port Saint-Pierre you can choose any of the three, and the written agreement sets out exactly what is included.
Our approach is to put it in writing: what the broker will do, what it costs and how long it lasts. The commission is just 5%, the valuation is free, and you are looked after in six languages by a broker who can visit your boat at Port Saint-Pierre quickly. Start with the valuation below, or call or WhatsApp +33 6 0999 2657.
Owners at Port Saint-Pierre who want to sell can appoint European Yacht Brokers as their seller’s broker. The local broker visits your boat, we value it free of charge, and then we put the yacht in front of buyers across Europe in six languages. Commission is just 5%, and we set out the scope of the service in writing.
A seller’s listing broker works for the owner, seeking a buyer for the yacht. Subject to the agreement, the broker can assist with an asking price, the specifications and photographs, the listing itself, advertising, enquiries and viewings. A good listing agreement makes four things clear: whether the appointment is exclusive or open, how long it lasts, what commission is payable and what services the broker has agreed to provide.
A limited service exists for sellers who need only a listing and marketing arrangement. Here the broker advertises the yacht and passes an offer to the owner, while negotiation and the rest of the transaction stay outside the broker’s responsibility. It is a legitimate, defined service, though not a description of every seller’s broker. Many guides include post-offer work: Horizon Yachts International sets out the deposit, survey and sea-trial stages, and YachtWorld says a broker may arrange the survey and sea trial.
Before signing, be clear about where the broker’s work ends. Will the broker negotiate price and conditions, help prepare or explain the paperwork, track deadlines and contingencies, arrange access for a survey or sea trial, and coordinate closing, payment and transfer documents? If any of these are excluded, you may need separate professional help to complete them.
The broker who lists the yacht represents the seller under the listing relationship. A buyer approaching that broker should ask whom the broker acts for and whether to appoint a separate representative. A buyer may also be introduced by another broker through co-brokerage, with the firms sharing commission according to their agreement, so the seller should confirm how that affects the fee and service under their own contract. Read it as a seller’s listing broker with a deliberately limited scope rather than a general definition, whether the yacht is at Port Saint-Pierre or elsewhere.
Sources: Horizon Yachts International: Guide to Selling Your Yacht; YachtWorld: Buying from a Yacht Broker
Tell us the type, size, budget and area you have in mind and our buyer’s broker will start the search for you around Port Saint-Pierre. We guide you through the offer, deposit and escrow, survey, sea trial and closing, and you always know what we will handle and what remains yours.
The purchaser appoints a buyer’s broker to represent them in finding and buying a yacht. The search usually starts with a conversation about the buyer’s plans: the type and size of yacht, the budget, the location and the priorities. From there the broker can research the market, identify candidate boats, collect information from listing brokers, review the records available and help the buyer compare the options. Some buyer brokers also preview yachts or arrange remote viewings, letting the client narrow the choice before travelling.
The next stage starts when the buyer settles on a yacht. The broker can help prepare and negotiate an offer, explain the steps and deadlines, and coordinate with the seller’s listing broker through the purchase agreement, deposit and escrow arrangements, independent marine survey, specialist inspections, sea trial and any discussions that follow the inspections. Keeping everyone in communication is part of the job. Assessing the yacht is the surveyor’s job; a broker does not replace an independent technical inspection.
Some yacht brokerages publish what their buyer services include: research, negotiation, survey coordination, sea-trial arrangements and assistance with closing documentation. At Curtis Stokes & Associates that means helping buyers research and preview yachts, prepare offers, negotiate and find surveyors and documentation support; HMY describes coordinating survey and sea-trial stages, post-survey discussions and closing. Since services vary, buyers should ask what the broker will handle and what remains theirs.
A buyer’s broker can be paid by an agreed share of the commission through a cooperating listing broker, or by a fee the buyer owes under a separate representation agreement; arrangements vary. The fee, duration, scope of authority and any exclusivity belong in writing before the search begins. This gives the purchaser a dedicated representative across a wider search, including when another brokerage lists the chosen yacht. Buyers weighing up boats close to Port Saint-Pierre should settle these points first.
Sources: Curtis Stokes & Associates: Buyer Brokerage Service; HMY: How Brokers De-Risk a Used Yacht Purchase
Full service means we take care of the details: valuation, listing, viewings, offers, contract, deposit, survey, sea trial and closing, with our Cannes head office and a local broker behind you at Port Saint-Pierre. If you want us to act for both parties, the written agreement says so and explains how it works.
A broker offering full service can handle a sale from start to finish: assessing the yacht and its asking price, preparing photographs and particulars, advertising it, answering enquiries, arranging viewings and communicating offers, and then helping progress an accepted offer through contract, deposit, survey, sea trial and closing. Coordination of documentation, escrow arrangements, delivery or other practical details may be added. The listing and sale documents should state the precise service.
Dual agency, in the words of the Yacht Brokers Association of America, is one broker representing both parties in the same transaction, and it is what this profile describes: a broker dealing directly with the buyer while representing buyer and seller. It is not the same as a listing broker who helps a buyer but stays appointed by the seller. The buyer should ask for the relationship to be explained before making an offer.
A broker for both sides faces two sets of interests. Sellers generally want the strongest price and terms; buyers want a suitable yacht at a fair price and need to make informed decisions on its condition. Private negotiation for each side, as two independent representatives would do, is not possible for one broker. The YBAA discussion therefore stresses transparency about the arrangement and careful handling of confidential information, and the parties should rely on the written agreement and applicable local advice, since the legal rules and permitted arrangements vary by jurisdiction.
Payment arrangements vary, though the seller’s listing agreement often addresses the commission. The buyer should check whether they owe any separate fee. Two terms are easily confused: full-service describes the range of work, and dual agency describes whom the broker represents. A broker can give extensive transaction support while representing only one side.
From our Cannes head office we manage a network of brokers serving France’s coastal regions and many of its marinas. The first conversation is with the Cannes team, who connect you with the broker for your area, and that broker can reach any French marina in under an hour, thanks to the network, to visit your boat and give a no-cost valuation.
Whichever French coast your boat lies on, there is a European Yacht Brokers delegate or agent in the region: Brittany, Normandy, Hauts-de-France, Pays de la Loire, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Occitanie, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur or Corsica. For Port Saint-Pierre in Hyères, that means the broker for Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, who can meet customers and see their boats quickly, with Cannes coordinating.
To begin a valuation, download our Sales Mandate and Evaluation Sheet. Using the boat’s details and condition we study the market and prepare a precise, evidence-based valuation informed by the sales data available to us for boats worldwide over the past three years. A valuation is an assessment of likely market value, rather than a guarantee of the eventual sale price.
When you appoint us, the regional broker takes over the work of finding a buyer, or of helping you find the right boat, and guides you to completion and the successful transfer of funds. Boats are advertised on over 20 platforms across Europe, which gives them visibility beyond the French market; international buyers can often help secure a stronger price than local demand alone. And because our brokers speak six languages between them, we can connect you with someone who speaks your language.
Where a yacht is kept shapes how it sells, and for boats at Port Saint-Pierre that place is Hyères in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. The notes below summarise the marina’s facilities, the town, its history and what there is to do.
Port Saint-Pierre marina provides 411 berths and accommodates boats up to 37 metres in length. The operator states the marina includes fresh water, electricity, fuel, waste facilities and parking. There is also a slipway available at the site. Facilities are described as functional with Wi-Fi and toilets confirmed by the tourism listing. The official harbour site records a total of 1,432 berths at Saint-Pierre.
Hyères is situated in Var, within the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region. It has a history as a destination for fishing, sailing and yachting on the Riviera, with Port Saint-Pierre serving as its large Mediterranean harbour. The city provides access to beaches close to the marina, as well as seafront shops, bars and restaurants, which form part of the local character and maritime appeal.
Port Saint-Pierre offers 1,432 berths according to the official harbour site, with facilities including fresh water, electricity, fuel, a slipway, waste disposal and parking. Wi-Fi and toilets are also available. The location allows access to the Îles d’Or in the Port-Cros National Park and the Pelagos sanctuary. Nearby, visitors can enjoy sandy beaches and seafront amenities in Hyères, along with a range of shops and services to support boating activities and leisure.
Looking for a boat near Port Saint-Pierre? Listings appear in the European Yacht Brokers archive once a local broker has added and verified them, and the broker for Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur can search more widely for you. Selling instead? Your boat can be shown to buyers looking in this area and in neighbouring ports.
Port Saint-Pierre is protected from winds and swell by the Giens peninsula and covers an area of 13 hectares. The port is closed to the south and east by the Îles d’Or, which also form part of the Port-Cros National Park and lie a short nautical mile from Saint-Pierre. The harbour is described as exceptionally well exposed within Hyères harbour.
The marina at Port Saint-Pierre is suited to fishing, sailing and yachting activities. Boats departing from the port frequently cruise to the nearby Îles d’Or. The sailing season is aligned with the local conditions, reflecting the exposure and natural shelter provided by the surrounding landforms.
A visit to Port Saint-Pierre can be arranged quickly by the broker for Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur: they can see your boat, give a free valuation and explain how selling or buying here works with European Yacht Brokers.
Official references
Reviews from European Yacht Brokers clients, as published on Google (5.0, European Yacht Brokers) and on our client pages.
Under the listing relationship, the broker represents the seller. A buyer who contacts that broker should ask whom the broker represents and whether to have separate representation.
A broker appointed by the buyer acts for the purchaser, researching the market, identifying boats, comparing options, and helping prepare and negotiate an offer.
The seller generally wants the strongest price and terms, while the buyer wants a suitable yacht at a fair price. One broker cannot privately negotiate for each side as two independent representatives would, so the arrangement and the handling of confidential information should be clear.
Through our regional network we can arrange for a broker to reach any French marina in less than an hour, coordinated from the Cannes head office.
Fill in our Sales Mandate and Evaluation Sheet and send us the boat’s details and condition; your regional broker can then arrange a visit to your boat.
GUIDE
Agree the fee trigger, authorised expenses and accounting terms before appointing a French yacht intermediary.
GUIDE
Check the intermediary's identity, authority, price disclosure and consumer complaint process before appointment.
Owners or buyers interested in yachts around Port Saint-Pierre may contact the European Yacht Brokers Cannes team, providing details such as model, year, location and condition for owners, or size, budget and type for buyers; for example: a 2015 sailing yacht of about 12 metres for an owner, or a sailing yacht of about 40 feet with a budget of up to 150,000 euros for a buyer.
We only charge 5% commission.
Enquiries are handled by European Yacht Brokers, who cover any port in the Mediterranean. Call or WhatsApp +33 6 0999 2657.
Sara Mattey, Yacht Broker · English, French, Spanish, German and Italian
Cannes office: 93 La Croisette, 06400 Cannes, France
Open Monday to Friday, 10:00 to 18:00
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