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The RGB Motors model

How Our
Brokerage Works.

Automotive Broker vs. Dealer Understanding the Difference

RGB Motors is an independent automotive brokerage, not a traditional automobile dealership.

  • 01The vehicle can remain with its owner
  • 02One client in each transaction
  • 03Purchase funds go directly to the seller

Independent by design

Representation without the dealer inventory model.

Unlike a dealer, we generally do not own or maintain vehicle inventory. When representing a seller, the vehicle can remain with its owner while RGB Motors handles presentation, marketing, inquiries, buyer screening, negotiations, and transaction coordination.

RGB Motors represents only one party in each transaction, either the seller or the buyer, never both.

Seller representation 02

Selling Your
Automobile.

When retained by an owner, we represent the seller as our client.

We professionally present and market the automobile, communicate with prospective buyers, coordinate inspections, assist with negotiations, and help coordinate the transaction through closing and transportation.

The seller retains control of the automobile and decides whether to accept, reject, or negotiate an offer.

Fees, agreed in advance

Seller brokerage fees are negotiable, typically 5% to 10% of the final selling price, and are agreed upon in advance.

Vehicle sourcing & acquisition 03

Searching for a
Specific Vehicle?

RGB Motors can also work exclusively for a buyer to source and assist in acquiring a specific collector, classic, or sports automobile.

Tell us what you are looking for, make, model, year or generation, specifications, condition, preferred options, and a realistic price range, and we can put our network and market knowledge to work for you.

Our services may include locating suitable vehicles, reviewing available documentation, collecting photographs and information, coordinating an independent pre-purchase inspection (PPI), and negotiating on your behalf.

Working exclusively for you

When retained for a sourcing assignment, the buyer is our client. Sourcing and acquisition fees are agreed upon in advance.

The defining principle

One Client.
One Side.

This is an important principle of the RGB Motors brokerage model.

We represent either the seller or the buyer in each transaction, never both.

This avoids conflicts of interest and makes it clear whose interests we represent in negotiations.

Purchase funds go directly from buyer to seller

Buyer Direct payment Seller

RGB Motors neither receives, holds, processes, nor transfers the vehicle purchase funds. The purchase price is paid directly by the buyer to the vehicle owner/seller. RGB Motors coordinates and assists with the transaction but does not take possession of the purchase funds.

Black Porsche prepared for enclosed transportation Coordination · Not custody

04 / The surrounding details

Transportation
& Inspections.

When requested, RGB Motors can coordinate independent inspections and obtain quotations for open- or enclosed-vehicle transportation, including domestic and international transportation assistance.

Inspection, appraisal, and transportation charges are typically paid directly by the client to the respective independent service provider.

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05 / The difference

Broker vs. Dealer
At a Glance.

A straightforward view of who owns the vehicle, who is represented, and where the purchase funds go.

Traditional DealerAutomotive Broker
Usually owns or controls inventoryUsually does not own the vehicle
Vehicle is commonly at the dealershipVehicle can remain with its owner
Dealer generally represents its own business interestsBroker represents one client — seller or buyer
Dealer normally receives the purchase paymentBuyer pays the owner/seller directly
Primarily sells available inventoryBroker can also source specific vehicles for buyers

Want to know more?

The complete
brokerage brief.

Our complete How Our Brokerage Works brief provides more detail on our seller representation, vehicle sourcing and acquisition services, fees, purchase procedures, inspections, documentation, transportation, and important transaction information.

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