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Selling a Shake Roofing Maintenance and Repair Business

You've heard the naysayers - now isn't the time to sell a shake roofing maintenance and repair business. But what they don't know is that many entrepreneurs see shake roofing maintenance and repair businesses as a smart business investment.

Business buyers are a timid lot, even more so now that they are facing an uncertain economic landscape.

In today's market, there is still plenty of room for shake roofing maintenance and repair businesses that demonstrate solid earning capacity and a robust market position.

Maximizing Sales Price

If you haven't sold a business before, may be surprised by the time investment that is required to sell a shake roofing maintenance and repair business. Fortunately, a business broker can minimize the impact on your bank account and personal well-being. If you try to sell your business without a broker, your time will be consumed by the details of the sale. Subsequently, you'll be distracted from the demands of your auto supply store, business will suffer, and the sale price you receive for your company will be dramatically reduced. For a lot reasons, a decision to hire a broker is almost always the right decision, especially for sellers who need to receive top dollar for their shake roofing maintenance and repair businesses.

Maintaining Objectivity

Emotions run high during the sale of a shake roofing maintenance and repair business. Sellers typically overvalue their companies compared to the rest of the marketplace. It is difficult for many owners to accept the cold, hard facts about their company's worth, but objectivity is the name of the game in a successful shake roofing maintenance and repair business sale. A business broker can be a valuable resource in right-sizing your expectations and preparing you for market realities.

Identifying Serious Buyers

Unfortunately, many of the prospects you will encounter aren't serious buyers. As a seller, it's important to separate the tire kickers from the serious buyers as soon as possible. Each tire kicker is an investment of time and energy that could be poured into finding a more qualified prospect. If you aren't sure what to look for in a serious buyer, ask your broker for advice. Never provide detailed information about your shake roofing maintenance and repair business until the prospect has been qualified as a serious buyer.

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