Month-end dealer trades: how to prepare

How do you prepare for month-end dealer trades? Start early: decide which units to move, list them, and know the freight range before the close. Locates.io lets each side sign in either order. Selling is free; the buyer pays $199 per unit.

When should I start?

About a week before the close. Trades need time for terms, signatures and freight. See the month-end playbook and how to prepare.

What should I have ready?

A list of units past your target turn, the trims you are short, and the delivered price you can accept. The trade checklist covers the rest.

What does month-end mode do?

Sellers set a motivated price through month-end, and buyers get a 9 AM local digest. When two numbers are close, the near-deal closer splits the gap.

How do signatures work?

Buyer and seller can sign in either order. The agreement executes only when both have signed the current version. Names and VINs are released in the signed agreement.

What does it cost?

Selling is free. The buyer pays $199 per unit, one time, plus freight: a range first, then locked at terms. See pricing and how it works.

Where else can I read about this?

See the GMC hub, the Chevrolet hub and how to sell an aged unit fast.

FAQ

Can both dealers sign at different times?

Yes, in either order. The agreement executes when both have signed.

Is freight guaranteed before month-end?

Freight is an estimate range, not a quote, until terms. Then the charge locks.

Are dealers visible to each other before signing?

No. They stay anonymous until both have signed.