What is the process of selling an aircraft on your own?

[Neal]

I believe EAA has resources, but when the time comes I prefer to sell on my own. How hard is it or do you suggest hiring help of some sort to help with the sale?

 

[midlifeflyer]

It’s not difficult but you want a good sales contract which includes provisions for what happens with a prebuy. Best is to have it drafted by a lawyer rather than something cobbled from the Internet. Yes, a “handshake” deal can work but when it doesn’t it can get messy.

And an escrow which protects both seller and buyer.

Both are things a broker can help with.

 

[midlifeflyer]

I should mention that I'm pretty sure the #1 reason for FAA Registry rejections is user error in preparing the (a) Bill of Sale or (b) new Application for Registration. That only happens in sales where an escrow/ professional is not involved.