In this episode, host Bob Preston and guest Dylan McGrath discuss how to prepare a property management company for acquisition, what is involved in the process, and various valuation models. If you have ever wondered what it would be like to sell your business and what steps would be involved, this episode is a must-listen!

Takeaways:

Costs to engage a business broker
Models for valuing a property management business
Structuring of a property management business sale
Due diligence and information exchanged

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Dylan’s background
04:54 Getting started in selling a property management company?
08:42 Fees paid to a business broker
12:14 Due diligence process and information exchanged
16:23 Valuation models for property management companies
21:11 Structuring the purchase arrangement: asset sale vs. stock sale
25:58 The current state of company valuations
32:05 Steps involved in closing the sale
46:49 Clawback provisions in an agreement
49:20 Closing comments and how to connect with Dylan

Connect Dylan McGrath: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanmcgrath

Episode 82 Featured Sponsor: RentScale
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Connect with Bob Preston
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