Sell a Business for the Best Price
Selling a Paint Removal and Stripping Business
Selling a paint removal and stripping business doesn't happen overnight. It takes a deliberate process to get top dollar for your company.
These days, the prospect of selling a paint removal and stripping business is so daunting that many would-be sellers are biding their time, waiting for a break in the economic clouds.
But at Gaebler, we see paint removal and stripping businesses still selling at a brisk pace. Like always, unprofitable and poorly positioned businesses struggle to find buyers while sellers who have invested time and effort to prepare their sale are being rewarded in the marketplace.
Working with Appraisers
An experienced appraiser is part and parcel of a successful paint removal and stripping business sale. Armed with a professional appraisal, both you and your broker can enter the negotiation stage with confidence. Even though you may disagree with the appraiser's value estimates, it's important to give your appraiser the information and independence he needs to present an objective opinion. To ensure accuracy, ask your broker to provide references for appraisers with industry experience.
Sale Preparation Timeframes
There are no effective shortcuts for selling a paint removal and stripping business. For starters, the financials need to demonstrate a track record of profitability and growth. Next, the business will need to be documented in professional financial statements and manuals that facilitate the ownership transition. Since all of this takes time and effort, a paint removal and stripping business can rarely be ready for the marketplace in less than six months. A more likely scenario is that it will take more than a year to create the conditions necessary to receive the maximum sale price.
How to Skillfully Address Buyer Concerns
Buyers can present challenges, especially during the due diligence stage. It's completely normal for paint removal and stripping business sellers to be asked pointed questions during due diligence. Avoid answering buyer concerns with vague generalities. Instead, be as specific as possible, even if it means doing additional research before offering a response. If due diligence drags on too long, your broker may need to intervene.
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