The Yard Ramp Guy’s
Seller Program
Seller Form
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Email Photos to Photos@YardRampGuy.com
(see examples at right)
- Save in .jpg format.
- Include as attachments. Do NOT paste in the body of the email.
- The better your photos, the easier to sell.
- Send as many photos as you feel best represents your ramp.
HOW IT WORKS
Option #1: IMMEDIATE CASH OUT & RAMP REMOVAL
Most sellers want The Yard Ramp Guy (YRG) to cash them out and remove their ramp immediately without concern for what we do with their ramp or how much we profit. YRG makes a simple cash offer. The offer is based upon the appraised market value of the ramp. Appraisal considers the ramp’s specs, condition and location. Costs for transport, storage and sales cycle further influence the offer and are the responsibility of YRG. Seller is responsible for any costs associated with dis-assembly, de-installation and/or loading.
Option #2: SELL FROM SELLER’S SITE
Other sellers prefer YRG sell the ramp from their site to make extra money. The extra money comes from there no longer being transport, storage or sales cycle considerations. YRG uses a 70/30 split concept (see Seller’s Share Payout scenarios below). YRG still buy the ramp immediately (with rare exceptions); but the purchase is split into two payments. The 1st payment covers most of the Seller’s Share. The 2nd “holdback” payment is made prior to ramp being picked up from Seller’s site.
Establishing the Asking Price and Split.
Seller and YRG become partners. YRG appraises the ramp and recommends a fair asking price based upon market value. YRG and Seller decide together on the ASKING PRICE.
What might affect the Holdback Payment?
The ramp sells for less than our mutually desired asking price. The Seller’s 70% share is calculated off the actual final sell price. It is understood that YRG’s sales team may negotiate up to a $500.00 discount in order to close a sale. Any additional discount must be approved by Seller. This is part of the partnership between YRG and Seller.
Seller changes mind about selling ramp from site. They require ramp be removed from site prior to sale. The cost of transport and storage comes out of the holdback value. If YRG miscalculated the holdback and later discovers the costs for transport and storage was greater, YRG assumes responsibility for those additional costs. Seller will be responsible for any costs associated with dis-assembly, de-installation and/or loading.
SELLER’S SHARE PAYOUT
Let’s assume YRG and Seller agree to an Asking Price of $10,000.
Scenario #1: Ramp sells for the $10,000 asking price. Seller’s share = $7,000. Immediate 1st payment = $5,000. Holdback payment prior to ramp pickup = $2,000.00.
Scenario #2: Ramp sells for $9,000. Seller’s share = $6,300. Immediate 1st payment = $5,000. Holdback payment prior to ramp pickup = $1,300.
Scenario #3: Seller informs YRG that they no longer wish to keep the ramp on their site and requests immediate removal. 1st payment = $5,000. Holdback value is forfeited to cover YRG costs of transport and storage.
SITE VISIT REQUEST
Occasionally, a prospective buyer asks to inspect ramp before buying. We ask Seller to host a site visit. We will email an introduction to Prospect and Seller. It is the responsibility of the prospect to contact Seller directly and arrange a date/time convenient to both. We find that it is rare for a prospect to conduct a site visit and not immediately let us know they wish to purchase the ramp.
MISSING PARTS OR REPAIRS
We are strong proponents of full disclosure to potential buyers. As a rule, we only recommend replacing parts or making repairs in the context of a specific prospect requirements. If there are missing mobility or safety tools, or if repairs are required, YRG will consult with Seller as to the best strategy to suit “the partnership” and then manage, if Seller requests, any part replacement and/or repairs. If it is determined that repairs or replacement parts are necessary, Seller may pay for parts and labor directly, or YRG may choose to front the costs and deduct the value from Seller’s share of the eventual sale.
Samples of Ramp Condition Photos
Here’s an example of a great set of photos to showcase a ramp.
(Click thumbnails to enlarge.)
Testing Hydraulics
- Tie a weight to a string and hang from the top edge of ramp.
- Pump ramp as high as it will go.
- Measure distance of weight to the ground.
- After 24 hours, measure the distance of the weight to the ground.
If ramp has not held at highest point, hydraulic system requires regular maintenance (minimum) or repair (replacement of gaskets—moderate; replacement of cylinders or motor—maximum). The condition of your ramp’s hydraulic system only informs us as to the best way to market and price the unit.
Loading
Loading the ramp is the responsibility of Seller. Ramps typically require either one 8K-lb capacity forklift or two 4K-lb capacity forklifts to load to a flatbed. The Yard Ramp Guy will research and negotiate for a nearby heavy-duty wrecker service to load ramp should seller not have their own safe means of loading.
How Our Brokerage Service
Differs from the Competition
Differs from the Competition
The Yard Ramp Guy made a business model decision critical to successfully dominating the used yard ramp marketplace: We decided to partner with Sellers rather than haggle with them. It changed the dynamic completely.
We know we will work hard for our money on selling your ramp. It is not unusual to quote a used ramp to a dozen or more prospects over several months’ time. While some used ramps sell before we even have a chance to post them to our site, some just don’t get snapped up as quickly as we’d like. We handle everything – the quote preparation including obtaining freight quotes, off-loading considerations and follow-ups with the prospects.
So instead of shooting you an insulting and time-wasting offer for your ramp, we share with you the market value based on our appraisal and the geographical location of your ramp.
We will make a recommendation for what we believe the asking price should be for your ramp and together we agree upon the asking price. We’ll discuss and agree upon sales negotiating strategy. And we will split the final sale price – 70% for you, 30% for The Yard Ramp Guy.
Not one time has a seller suggested
our offer is anything but fair and attractive.
Our competitors say we are nuts for leaving as much cash on the table as we know we do. But we know what our numbers show. A used ramp is a single commodity item. We can work hard for our 30% and enjoy the profit from our effort . . . or we can lose out on more opportunities than we could ever count. We’ll leave that way of doing business to our competitors.
We thank you for the opportunity to earn your business.
