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Sell your real estate business for the best price – Sold Magazine

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Sell your real estate business for the best price – Sold Magazine

By , February 18, 2015

How do you sell a business successfully, more specifically how do you sell your real estate business for a maximum return? Real estate businesses have traditionally been sold on a multiple of rent roll, however there is a shift to value them on profit multiples. This article outlines key aspects you can alter to sell your company for maximum value. Some of these include adequate documentation, good revenue streams i.e. passive income and risk management. Most real estate businesses face the risk that their salespeople will move to a competitor or set up their own office. Using Employee Share Plans or ESOPs is a great way to not only retain key staff, but improve employee engagement and performance.

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Craig West

Dr Craig West

Founder & Chairman | Succession Plus

Dr Craig West is a strategic accountant who has over 20 years of experience advising business owners.

With a background as an accountant in practice and two master’s degrees, Craig formed a strong view that the majority of business owners (and often their advisers) were unprepared and unaware of the steps required to prepare for exit. He then designed and documented a unique 21-Step Business Succession and Exit Planning process to assist owners and their advisers in navigating this process.

Craig now acts as a strategic business and financial mentor for mid-market business owners. Craig has written four critically acclaimed books educating business owners on employee incentives, succession planning, asset protection, and exit strategies. Additionally, he has completed doctoral research on Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs) for succession.

Craig is a Member of the Forbes Business Council where he leverages his extensive experience to contribute valuable insights on helping business leaders navigate the complexities of growing and exiting their businesses.

In April 2024, the Exit Planning Institute admitted Craig to the International Exit Planning Circle of Excellence.

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