##### Prerequisite: Submitting Your Vehicle

To begin the process of selling with DreamCars, please submit our [seller's form](https://dreamcars.com/selling) with as much detail as possible. The form will provide us with the proper context and information, like the year, make, model, a brief description, and a few photos of the car. We will also see what your asking price is as well as your preferred reserve price. 

##### Engaging During the Auction

While the auction is live, bidders may have questions or comments about the vehicle to clarify their understanding of the car or its condition. We highly recommend staying engaged, and being open and transparent as seller participation leads to higher bid prices.

You can continue to edit, add more information, or answer questions during the entirety of your listing.

We also allow for the seller to flag comments they feel are not constructive which we can then review and remove to keep the comment section clean and productive.

##### After the Auction

Upon the bidding period closing, we'll automatically connect you with the winning buyer. At this time, you can arrange final details like payment as well as shipping or pickup details.

If your reserve is not met we will work with the top bidders to make a deal happen. Communicating openly the entire way, we'll be proactive with your approval so that you do not sell for your lowest possible price.

Selling process during the auction

#### Accepted vehicles 
Dream cars come in many different shapes and sizes. Classic cars, exotic cars, or even low mileage original vehicles. We try to accept every car that comes through the website so long as we feel someone else feels that car is their "Dream Car." 

Although we cannot accept every car, we give thorough consideration to every submission. The car market is always changing, and what isn't popular today may be hot tomorrow. 

We always recommend submitting your cars for consideration, or even giving us a call anytime, and we're happy to discuss your vehicle and whether we feel it is the right for our site. We want every seller to have a personalized experience, and get the most for their vehicle.

What types of vehicles are accepted?

##### Make sure to properly detail your car. 

Detailing your vehicle is always the first step in taking the best photos possible of your car. Make sure to pay attention to not only the paint, but the finer details such as the wheels and interior to make sure the entire car is clean of any dirt, grease, and water stains. 

##### Plan to shoot the car outside. 

Placing the car in natural light will show bidders how the paint looks in sunlight and properly show off the bodylines without being obstructed by shadows and improper lighting. 

##### Pick the proper lighting. 

Many times the best time of day to shoot is early in the morning or late in the afternoon, known as the golden hour. Overcast weather also provides great photo conditions. 

If forced to shoot in direct sunlight, make sure to have proper filters or provide a background and shade to the car to reduce glare. 

##### Choose a proper location. 

The background of the photoshoot many times can improve the look of the photos. DreamCars recommends picking a non-busy side street, parking lot, or driveway with a background that not only brings out the details of the car, but is not distracting to the viewer. 

Try to avoid any large background objects or distractions that can draw focus away from the car. Many times a minimalistic background brings out the best in the vehicle. 

##### Use the best camera/lens available to you. 

We do not expect everyone to have professional photography equipment, but luckily any newer phone can take clean high resolution photos.

##### Photograph the exterior. 

When beginning to take photos, try to position the car in a static place so you can work your way around and maintain a consistent background.

Begin by focusing on the drivers side front fender, and slowly make your way around until the entire exterior is photographed. Experimenting with angles, as well as erroring on the side of more photos can be beneficial.

##### Photograph the engine bay and trunk. 

Everyone loves a great engine shot. Big block, small block, or even electric there is something powerful about seeing what gets the vehicle going. Take photos from different angles -- the drivers side, front, and passenger side to give the bidders a full view of under the hood and in the trunk if applicable. 

##### Shoot the underside and suspension. 

Unfortunately rust is always a concern with older vehicles, and bidders will want to see how clean your car is underneath. We always recommend putting the car on a lift to get a detailed view of the underbody, but we understand that is not possible for everyone. If the body is high enough, simply going underneath and taking photos of as many parts of the frame and body will be a great step towards improving bidders knowledge of the vehicle. If you see any problem areas, please make sure to document them properly, as it will only help sell the car better and prevent issues down the road.

Many times shock towers and other suspension parts are of upmost interest to prospective buyers. Try to get both exterior and interior photos of the suspension and any brake parts visible. 

##### Take detailed photos of the interior. 

Interior shots can be difficult to take, make sure to use a landscape mode or wide angle lens to capture as much detail in each photo. 

Begin with the seats, dashboard, carpet, and doors. Once these have been captured, move onto any trim pieces, gauges, and other finer points. 

Shots should also cover the headliner, under the dash, front and rear of the seats, top and bottom of the doors, and the dashboard. 

Make sure to shoot from different angles, including the drivers side and passenger side to fully capture the interior of the car. 

##### Point out any flaws. 

The DreamCars community has experts on every vehicle that passes through, and they always want to check in on common problem areas, as well as any scuffs, scrapes, dents, or rust on the vehicle. 

Don't try to hide or photoshop flaws, as this can lose the sale after the auction concludes. Fully documenting each issue with the car will create a more successful auction. 

If cars are not documented properly we'll be unable to list the vehicle as a measure to protect prospective buyers. 

##### Photograph any documentation or add-ons to the vehicle. 

Generally we ask for a picture of the title/registration where applicable to show history, which is held privately. 

Documented history of a car is incredibly important and adds value to certain buyers. Make sure to include any receipts, window stickers, original invoices, service records, or any other documentation if at all possible.

##### Be ready to add more photos/videos. 

Many times during auctions, buyers will pose new questions. We encourage our sellers to remain engaged and embrace the questions. The good faith and proper disclosure can satisfy the curious people into making a winning bid on your vehicle.

Taking photos of your car

##### Submitting Your Listing for Review

To begin the process of selling with DreamCars, please submit our [seller's form](https://dreamcars.com/selling) with as much detail as possible. The form will provide us with the proper context and information, like the year, make, model, a brief description, and a few photos of the car. We will also see what your asking price is as well as your preferred reserve price. 

Communication is important and we want every seller to have a great experience. We'll do our best to offer advice on your listing and how to prepare it for a successful auction. Most of all, we'll never force you to lower your standards.

We're here and happy to help as needed and aim to answer each seller within 24 hours of their inquiry, sometimes faster. 

We will need to verify ownership, so current registration or title with a picture of a drivers license or other state document is required.

We recommend professional photos, and expect disclosure of any damage, rust, or concerning areas to accurately show the condition to the buyer. Underside shots are also encouraged to achieve the highest value on the listing. A cold start video and a driving video are also highly encouraged to show the running condition of the vehicle.

Being as transparent as possible always helps sellers maximize return on their listing, so any questions or concerns about the car should be noted or added during the listing period.

Lastly, cars auctioned on DreamCars must be exclusive to DreamCars.com during the listing period, which means any other advertisements must be removed and the car cannot be sold elsewhere during the listing or auction period.

##### Finalizing Your Listing

Once pictures are submitted, our writing team will create the draft for you to review and edit. We will do our best to include all relevant details to create a successful auction.

Once you are happy with the look and feel of your listing, we'll schedule and go live.

What is the listing process?

##### Vehicle shipping

Listings on DreamCars comes from all over the United States. Many times, buyers will need to get their new purchase shipped if alternative pickup arrangements cannot be made.

There are many national companies who will ship cars safely at an affordable rate, and after the sale of each car we will generally assist the buyer/seller with any questions or concerns about transporting their new vehicle. 

Vehicle shipping

##### What are the fees for selling on DreamCars? 

Currently there are no seller fees for new listings. The only costs for a seller are getting professional photographs taken of their vehicle that are suitable for our site.

##### How do I list my car for sale?

We've tried to make selling as easy as possible, just head over to https://dreamcars.com/selling to begin your listing! We aim to respond to all inquiries within 24 hours.

##### Do you accept all cars for sale on DreamCars?

Unfortunately we cannot list every vehicle we come across, but we do our best to accept any car that meets our definition of someones "Dream Car." This can be a classic car, a collectible car, or a low mileage original vehicle.

##### What information do you need in an application?

To submit a car for review, we require a picture of your identification, pictures of both sides of the title, 5-6 photos of the exterior and interior of the vehicle, a short vehicle description, and a picture of the vin plate.

##### How can I change my reserve price?

The first step is to make sure you are logged in. From there you can head to your listing and direct your attention to the upper right corner of the screen. Select the padlock icon to edit your reserve price. 

##### How long do listings take to go live?

We guarantee your listing will go live within 7 days so long as we are sent the proper photographs, information, and edits in a timely manner.

##### How do I get paid?

Once the listing ends and a winner is determined, we will send you the sellers information so you may arrange final details, including payment and vehicle delivery. DreamCars is happy to assist with the transaction should anything come up.

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