In today's ever changing marketplace, the decision to buy a yacht should be made with careful consideration. The process can be time-consuming, complicated and confusing, even for the most knowledgeable buyer. Since commissions are paid by the seller, there is no cost to you as a potential buyer to secure the services of a licensed professional.

Why not, then, work with the DT&F team of highly experienced, successful brokers? We will pay close attention to your particular needs, and will work tirelessly to find the perfect yacht for you and your family.

• DT&F is a tight-knit, family style organization of dedicated, successful yacht brokers. We utilize a true "team approach". Working together in this fashion allows us to offer perpetual concierge-level service to our clients … before, during and after every sale.


• The DT&F team has access to industry-specific resources which most yacht buyers do not. Our brokers are constantly scanning the market for smart buys, communicating with fellow brokers, and attending industry functions to keep abreast of the latest developments and hottest deals.


• When it comes time to physically preview the yacht(s), the DT&F team can handle the leg work for you. This will save you considerable time and effort, especially if the yacht is here in Florida, for example, and you are out-of-state. Working closely with you, we can hone in on exactly the right yacht(s) which fit your specifications, and eliminate those that do not.


• DT&F brokers bring a wealth of yachting expertise to the table when the time is right to make your final yacht selection. This level of expertise can be invaluable when factoring in such crucial points as the yacht's seaworthiness, history and resale value, as well as the seller's level of motivation.


• The DT&F team will help negotiate the terms of the deal on your behalf. There are many items on the negotiating table - price, financing, contingencies, date of possession, repairs, equipment, furnishings – these are just some of the issues we can assist you with.


• We have long-standing relationships with the finest, most reputable marine lending institutions, and will gladly refer you to the lenders best qualified to suit your particular circumstances.


• We will assist you in the selection of a properly qualified surveyor to conduct the marine survey, participate in the sea trial, and consult with you regarding the findings.


• Working closely with yacht documentation services, The DT&F team will do our best to ensure that the yacht's title is delivered to you free and clear of any and all liens. If the yacht is foreign flagged, or owned by a corporation, the support of the DT&F team becomes even more necessary.