Sell Your Private Jet With an Independent Broker
Independent seller representation for business jets and turboprops – from pricing strategy to closing.
Who is the best company to sell my private jet?
The best company to sell your private jet is one that represents only you, prices the aircraft from current transaction data and puts it in front of qualified buyers and other brokers. The Jet Guys is an independent aircraft sales and acquisition firm based in Upstate South Carolina, led by Brad Searls, an ASA Accredited Member appraiser with 27 years in private aviation. We hold no inventory, take no incentives from manufacturers or buyers, and never sit on both sides of the same deal.
MEET THE TEAMHow selling your jet with The Jet Guys works
One independent team, working only for you, from pricing to delivery.
TALK TO USValuation and pricing strategy
We set a defensible asking price from current transaction data, the aircraft's records, hours and cycles, maintenance status and equipment – the same discipline behind our USPAP-compliant appraisals.
Records and presentation
We organise logbooks, damage history, maintenance tracking and program enrollment details so buyers see complete, accurate information from day one. Clean records shorten due diligence.
Marketing and buyer sourcing
We present your aircraft to qualified buyers and to our broker network, with accurate specifications and complete records. Where you prefer discretion, we can market it privately to known buyers instead of a public listing.
Offer management
We qualify every offer, negotiate the letter of intent (LOI) and purchase agreement, and keep you in control of every decision.
Inspection, escrow and closing
We coordinate the buyer's pre-purchase inspection, the escrow agent, lien and title work and the closing documents through delivery.
What is my private jet worth?
Your jet is worth what a qualified buyer will pay in today's market for that specific serial number: its total time and cycles, inspection status, engine and APU programs, avionics, interior, damage history and records all move the number. We price from transaction data, not asking prices.
Start with a free online eValuation by tail number, or order a formal appraisal: full appraisals include an on-site inspection and records review; desktop appraisals use documented logs and market data. Most appraisals are delivered within five business days.
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How long does it take to sell a private jet?
It depends on the model, age, price and records – no honest broker can promise a date. A tight market helps well-presented aircraft; a correctly priced, well-documented jet is what sells.
Pre-owned business jets, 12 months to June 2026; aircraft over 25 years averaged 128 days (JETNET, July 2026). 6.5% of the jet fleet was listed for sale at the end of June 2026, below the 8.1% norm (AMSTAT data via GlobalAir.com, August 2026).
What does it cost to sell a jet through a broker?
Broker fees are usually a percentage of the sale price or a flat fee agreed in writing, and are normally paid from escrow at closing; some brokers also pass on marketing costs.
The Jet Guys explains its fee structure before you sign, with no hidden payments from the buyer's side.
ASK ABOUT OUR FEEWhy Sellers Choose an Independent Broker
We work for you, and only you
We do not sell aircraft from our own inventory and do not represent the buyer in the same deal.
Valuation expertise in-house
Brad Searls is an ASA Accredited Member and performs USPAP-compliant appraisals, so your price strategy is grounded in valuation practice.
Operational experience
27 years in private aviation across charter, acquisition and aircraft management – we know what buyers' inspectors will look for in your records.
Whole-market reach
Relationships with brokers, operators and owners, including buyers who never browse public listings.
Aircraft we help owners sell
Light, midsize, super-midsize, heavy and ultra-long-range business jets and turboprops. Don't see your model? We work with virtually any business jet or turboprop.
Based in the Southeast, selling nationwide
Our team is based in Upstate South Carolina and works with owners across Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas and throughout the United States.
Ready to sell your private jet?
Ready to sell, or just want to know what your aircraft is worth? Tell us the make, model and tail number and we'll come back with a valuation view and a selling plan.
Selling your private jet: FAQ
All FAQsChoose a broker who represents only the seller, prices from transaction data, shows a written marketing plan and fee agreement, and can show references for similar aircraft. The Jet Guys is an independent seller and buyer representative that holds no inventory and never sits on both sides of the same deal.
Fees are agreed in writing and are usually a percentage of the sale price or a flat fee paid at closing; marketing costs may be extra. Ask for the full structure before you sign. The Jet Guys explains its fee up front.
It varies with model, age, price and records. JETNET reported an average of 98 days on market for pre-owned business jets in the 12 months to June 2026. Nobody can guarantee a sale date.
It is not required, but an independent USPAP-compliant appraisal gives you a defensible price and helps when a buyer's lender or insurer needs a valuation.
Yes. An off-market sale presents the aircraft only to selected buyers and brokers. It protects privacy but reaches fewer buyers, so we discuss the trade-off with you.
Fractional shares are usually sold back under the program's own agreement. We can appraise a share and advise you on the terms.