I owned a 43' motor yacht that I had tried to sell on my own for a year. After putting up with a number of tire kickers and no offers, I thought I'd seek the help of a yacht broker; however, I wanted one with a good track record.

When a 43' sailboat in the next slip was sold in a couple of months, I was astounded as to how that happened so quickly. I talked to the seller and found out that the yacht broker he used also sold a trawler recently in our condo complex marina. I asked for his name and contact information and was told his name is Jeff Sorgen of Denison Yacht Sales.

I contacted Jeff and we went over my boat. He said he would be able to sell it in a few months; I was skeptical, however, I found that Jeff had just sold another trawler in my complex, so I signed the agreement. Jeff out did my expectations and after showing my boat to a number of people, had a signed buyer's offer for me in about six weeks. Between a little negotiation, getting the survey done and formally closing, it took another month. All I can say is, WOW!!! I wish I had met Jeff a year earlier.

I have dealt with other yacht brokers in the past and was less than satisfied with their results, but Jeff Sorgen out did them all. I am a very particular person in deciding who I do business with, but Jeff met all my expectations. He is a knowledgeable, professional, candid, honest, yacht broker, but above all, he has a very good track record of selling boats quickly.

If you want to sell your boat, whether it be a sailboat, trawler or motor yacht, I highly recommend my yacht broker, Jeff Sorgen.

I purchased my second boat from Fred Schmitt, a Four Winns cruiser. It was a beautiful boat that my family and I used frequently for many family activities.  I wish all business transactions went as smoothly as this one did.  Fred clearly put forth his best efforts in pulling together a somewhat complicated deal.  Fred's honesty, creativity, follow-up and willingness to listen to the smallest items shined throughout the process.

After the sale was final, there were a couple of items that needed further attention. Fred personally inspected and coordinated all of these activities. His after-the-sale efforts were extraordinary.

Fred has a solid and broad knowledge of many boat brands and his experience and willingness to help will certainly benefit his clients.

I strongly recommend Fred for either buying or selling your boat.

I live in China and decided to buy a sailboat in America. As fate would have it, Fred Schmitt crossed my path - and I am very grateful for this.

Sometimes it seems it's very hard to trust people you've never met overseas. Not the case with Fred.

Fred trusted me, and I trusted Fred. We went through the process of exchanging money for the boat, surveys, packaging, paperwork, and shipping.

Just recently we decided to buy another sailboat, this time in Canada. I did not hesitate to ask Fred if he would go through the whole process again and he did not hesitate to accept the offer. Fred again acted as my yacht broker. Once again, the whole process went smoothly.

Fred and I have never met and have had only one telephone conversation. Every step of the successful purchase, survey, packing, and shipping of these 2 boats has been made possible by Fred.

I am positive that in his local community in Michigan, Fred is a much-respected and liked boating professional.

I will look to no other yacht broker, other than Fred, to help me buy my next boat.

Buying or selling are usually something we dread.  However, our experience with you was different.  We appreciate you accommodating us in many aspects of the deal.  When we are ready to upgrade or if someone we know is looking for a boat - we know who to call.  Take care and safe sailing...