• Have your lease contract handy when listing – it contains important dates and details that will make the listing process easier.
• Include the “Lease-end Buyout” in your listing. The cost of purchasing the vehicle at lease end is an important consideration for buyers (if you are unsure about the amount for lease-end buyout, your leasing company can provide this information)
• Compare your lease deal with others on the site – you can add incentives to “sweeten the deal” if you feel that the lease you are offering is not competitive or if you need to make a quicker sale.
  • Commonly used incentives include cash to the buyer, cash to cover excess mileage used or payment of transfer fees.
  • Add information about incentives into “Additional Vehicle Info”, then alert Swapalease, so that we can mark the listing with a “$”.
• Accuracy is very important. If you don’t have all the information when you first list, be sure to find and update your listing with the correct information.
• Check for information on your Leasing Company’s particular policies by clicking on the “Leasing Company Information”. This link can also be found on the left hand browse bar. Not all leasing companies support lease transfers, while others allow a transfer but continue to hold the original lessee liable for future payments. Familiarizing yourself with any restrictions, fees or policies (such as geographic restrictions) can save you time by not pursuing a buyer who cannot qualify for your lease. If you should have any questions, Swapalease would be happy to answer them.   Back to Top

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Keep your listing current by using your Manage Account feature to update mileage, More Info, and changes in your incentive offering.

• Keep your auto in top running condition. Make all required service checks; take care of any service needs.
• Keep your auto exceptionally clean. A great appearance helps sell your car.

• “More Info” Requests – Customers will use the Swapalease internal e-mail to contact you for early stage questions about your vehicle. For example:
  • Is this a non-smoking vehicle?
  • Has the vehicle ever been in an accident?
• “Registered Buyers”
  • These buyers have registered with Swapalease and have submitted a credit application to gain access to your contact information (name, e-mail and phone number).
  • Once they have reached this point, they are very serious about taking over your lease.

• Immediate response to all questions greatly increases your chance for success.
• Check your e-mail on a daily basis for messages from interest buyers.
• Please be courteous in your response.

• Vehicle Condition
  Just as with any product a clean car “inside and out” will give a great first impression. Your vehicle should be kept in “Ready for Sale” condition.
• Lease Agreement and Service Records
  Have copies of your lease agreement and service records available for buyer inspection.
  
  This helps put the buyers mind at east that the vehicle was well maintained and the paperwork is in order.
  
  Remember – most dealerships and service centers can supply you you’re your records at no cost.
• Long Distance Transactions
  If your lessor allows transfers to other states, there are inspection and transportation services to help bring longer-distance buyers and sellers together. Contact us for more information if you need help in this area.

• Swapalease Support
  Our dedicated and experienced staff are available by e-mail or phone to assist your with expediting the transfer process. Let us know how we can help.
• Documents Involved
  Every leasing company has different policies and paperwork for their transfer process. The typical documents involved are:
  • Lease transfer agreement
  • Odometer Statement
  • Insurance verification
  • Registration forms
  • Others, depending on the individual circumstance

• “More Info” Requests – You may use a Swapalease internal e-mail system to contact sellers early in your search, to ask questions such as:
  • Is this a non-smoking vehicle?
  • Has the vehicle ever been in an accident?
• “Registered Buyers”
  Once you are serious about pursuing an auto, register with Swapalease and submit a credit application to gain access to the Seller’s contact information (name, e-mail and phone number). The Seller will also receive your contact information.
  
  Note that your Buyer registration is good on multiple vehicles. If your initial vehicle doesn’t work out, you don’t need to re-register with Swapalease, simply contact another seller.
  
  Now you can get together and discuss a deal.