Gather your car’s title, registration, service records, and any loan payoff information
Clean the car inside and out
Fix minor issues that are inexpensive to repair
Check your car’s market value using online pricing tools
Decide whether to sell privately, trade it in, or sell to a dealer
Take clear photos of the car from multiple angles
Write a simple listing with the year, make, model, mileage, condition, and features
Set a fair asking price with room for negotiation
Post the listing on trusted marketplaces
Screen buyers and avoid sharing personal information unnecessarily
Meet buyers in a safe public place
Allow serious buyers to inspect and test drive the car
Accept secure payment methods such as cash at a bank, cashier’s check verified by the bank, or bank transfer
Sign the title and bill of sale correctly
Remove the license plates if required in your area
Cancel insurance after the sale is complete
Notify your DMV or local authority of the sale
Keep copies of all sale documents for your records