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Selling an AIDS and HIV Treatment Center

Owning an AIDS and HIV treatment center hasn't always been a bed of roses, but it's been worth the effort. The next step is to position your business for the demands of the business-for-sale marketplace.

It's a fact: Successful business sales take time.

Eventually, it will the time will come to exit your business. When that happens, your future plans will be dependent on your ability to receive the highest possible sale price for your AIDS and HIV treatment center.

Broker vs. No Broker

When selling an AIDS and HIV treatment center, you have two choices: Hire a broker to facilitate the sale or perform the sale unassisted. Is there a cost associated with hiring a broker? Sure - about 10% of the final sale prices. But a good broker will make selling your AIDS and HIV treatment center much less painful. You can also expect to receive a higher sales price for your business in a broker-assisted deal.

When Is the Right Time to Sell?

Most business owners know when it's time to exit their company. Some experts are telling AIDS and HIV treatment center sellers to put their plans on hold until the economy fully rebounds. At Gaebler, we have a much more optimistic view of your chances in the AIDS and HIV treatment center-for-sale market. The inventory of what we consider to be quality AIDS and HIV treatment centers is actually low right now and there is room for the right sellers to realize substantial gains with investment-conscious buyers.

Equipment and Inventory Concerns

It's incumbent on buyers to commission their own appraisal of your AIDS and HIV treatment center's physical assets. Most sellers, however, conduct a pre-sale appraisal to gain an accurate gauge of asset value prior to negotiations. A professional appraisal is a necessity because it gives you the information you need to negotiate a sale price. When you conduct your appraisal of your assets, note their condition and include it in the information packet you prepare for prospective buyers.

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