Fast Lane: How to Sell Your Tesla Quickly

Do you feel like you’ve had your Tesla too long and want to make a quick sale? Don’t worry. With these cars in high demand, things won’t be difficult to shift–but you’ll have to move fast if you want success. At least let us give you a slight I-P push. Check out our additional reading for Tesla financing and insurance options.

First step: Give your Tesla a good clean. This is the time for you to get your car all buffed up and shiny. A professional detail can make it sparkle like new; then take some photos with impact so that its electric charm will show through clearly. You know, good photos sell cars.

Now about pricing. Forget any notion of asking higher than the market will bear—it’s the quickest way to waylay your fast sell. Have a look for similar models on classifieds and set your asking price in there too. The idea is simply go after interest, rather than scaring possible buyers away. A Tesla priced well is irresistible.

List it like AutoTrader and CarGurus that gather online: they are your arena. If it should prove a deciding point between sale and non-sale, a well-worded listing, describing everything from autopilot to heated seats as well as being miles per gallon savvy can really pay off. You are not merely sic selling a car; it’s a picture into another life altogether you’re trying to depict with words and images online.

Don’t belittle the power of social media. Let people know broadly your ad; followers and friends will often spread the word quicker than you think possible.

Consider car-buying services, which eliminate any hassle for a very rapid sale. An offer comes in and even if it is a bit less, you may well find speed and ease are worth settling at this price.

When dealing with prospective buyers, don’t forget your negotiating skills. Answering questions in a confident, straightforward way can speed things up—time, after all, is money.

Before the transaction is complete, make sure all your papers are ready so there won’t be any hitches right before closing time when selling fast is what this race is all about.

There you have it. Your Tesla is all set for its next chapter. Reflect on the journey, pat yourself on the back and maybe shed a tear of nostalgia as it drives away from you. Godspeed and good sale!