The Malibu Guru

E266 - Upgrade or Sell As-Is? Preparing Your Aircraft for the Market

Published: July 17, 2026

Duration: 34:54

Thinking about upgrading your airplane before you sell it? You could spend thousands and still not get that money back.

In this episode of The Malibu Guru Podcast, Joe sits down with Casey Aviation sales specialist Eric Earl to discuss which aircraft upgrades actually improve resale value—and which ones are better left for the next owner.

They break down some of the biggest decisions aircraft owners face before bringing an airplane to market, including:

• Should you install or upgrade onboard radar?
• Is a new propeller worth the investment?
• Should you overhaul...