Selling Your Car Privately in Anaheim, California

How to Sell Your Car Privately

Selling your car privately with KarKiosk is simple if you organize your efforts correctly. You will want to follow a few simple steps to help make sure your chances of selling quickly and at the best price are maximized.

• Clean your Car Inside & Out

You only get one chance to make a great impression! Be sure you properly clean, curb appeal, and make any needed reasonable repairs. Wash and wax, vacuum the interior and make simple repairs if warranted (burnt-out light or old wiper blades for example).

• Take Great Pictures

Take a picture of your car from many angles and in plenty of lighting. Be sure to include outside shots, inside pictures, pictures of the tires and if it has any custom features include them too! The more high-quality pictures included with your listing will give you a better chance to attract a buyer.

• Write a Descriptive Listing

Be as clear, concise and honest as you possibly can. Include your car's make, model, year, mileage, overall condition and any recent maintenance. Highlight your car's unique selling points (upgraded stereo system, excellent service record, etc.). The more honest and transparent you are will help let our buyers trust you and save them negotiation headaches later on.

• Add a Vehicle History Report

Including a vehicle history report adds comfort for buyers. Karkiosk makes it easy to upload your car's report directly to your listing with tools available as part of your listing!

• Provide a Condition Report

A condition report from an independent inspector gives buyers an indication of what the car looks like prior to purchase. Karkiosk provides free inspection reports for private sellers so everyone is on the same page!

• Post Your Car on Karkiosk

When you are ready, post to sell your car on Karkiosk. It is not just any listing site, Karkiosk is a specialty platform working with private sellers to connect with serious buyers in Anaheim and surrounding area.

Documentation to Sell Your Car to a Private Buyer in Anaheim, CA

Selling a car in California comes with a bit of responsibility to fill out the paperwork to complete the title transfer legally. Be sure to follow the guidelines set by the California DMV to protect you from possible liability at a later date. Anaheim is located in Orange County; therefore, the same state-wide paperwork will apply when selling your car in Anaheim.

What Do You Give as the Seller:

• California Certificate of Title: As the seller, you need to sign the title (also known as the "pink slip") and have the buyer's signature to complete the ownership release. If you cannot locate the original title, apply for a duplicate title using the REG 227.

• Notice of Transfer and Release of Liability (NRL): Submit this form to the DMV within 5 days of the sale. By doing so, you are relieving yourself from any liability for subsequent incidents involving the vehicle. This form can be completed online through the California DMV Website.

• Bill of Sale (Optional): While not a requirement, a Bill of Sale (REG 135) can help both parties keep a record of the sale.

• Smog certification: If the vehicle is over 4 years old, it is required to undergo a smog check prior to it being sold unless it is exempt (for example, electric or hybrid cars may qualify for an exemption).

After you have completed the necessary forms, remember to remind the buyer the DMV requires that they submit the title transfer and registration application within 10 days.

Benefits Selling Privately versus a Trade-In

Still unsure if a private sale is worth all the work? Here is why selling privately through KarKiosk is a better deal compared to a trade-in dealership.

• Higher Payout

Most dealerships will make you a trade-in offer that is a lot less than your vehicle’s actual market value. By sellers getting direct with buyers privately, they would receive less money while selling their car.

• Serious Buyers

KarKiosk creates a motivated audience of buyers actively looking for cars just like yours. The detail process completed through KarKiosk will ensure that you don't waste time or fall victim to a game of lowball offers.

• More Control

Selling privately gives you the opportunity to set your own asking price and locate buyers who will offer you the same value your car is worth. KarKiosk provides sellers the best information out there to do that.

• Anaheim Suburbs and Other Neighbors

KarKiosk is your market to sell in Anaheim, as well as its surrounding cities and suburbs; including Fullerton, Orange, Garden Grove, Buena Park, and others. Making your car listing available in surrounding areas can market your vehicle to a greater number of buyers, which can also lead you to a faster sale.

Why KarKiosk is the Best Platform to Sell Privately in Anaheim, CA

• Listing Your Car for Sale is Easy

KarKiosk makes the listing process as easy as opening your front door, and gets your car seen, so you know it will get the exposure it deserves in Anaheim and beyond.

• Tasting Notes for Buyers

KarKiosk gives sellers the perks of being provided expert-tasting notes like - condition, if a complete vehicle history is available for buyers to see.

• Free Inspection Reports

You will never have to seek out a third-party inspector as KarKiosk provides a free inspection report to help ensure total transparency and all-round trust.

• Exclusive Deals

KarKiosk offers exclusive subscriber deals - so sellers can enjoy even more perks.

Selling privately in Anaheim, CA has never been easier, all thanks to the KarKiosk platform and career experience.