Seller Representation

Selling a Dealership

Experience the Difference!

Founded on the highest level of integrity and honesty, these core values run deep throughout our firm and are the reason for our success. As a family company, we simply operate differently. Your satisfaction is our top priority and you will not be disappointed!

30+
Years Experience
900+
Dealerships Sold
90%
Closing Rate
Confidential Consultation

Evaluate market conditions and develop a strategy to accomplish your personal and business goals.

Opinion of Value

A complimentary opinion of value to determine if now is the right time to sell.

Straight-Forward Agreements

Reasonable, flexible, easy to understand, and without any fine print.

Success Fee Only

No upfront fees. No retainers. We are paid a success fee after the transaction closes.

Unwavering Representation

Loyal, dedicated, and unwavering representation of your best interests.

Transaction Support

We remain intimately involved, guiding you through every step of the process.

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Begin planning your exit strategy with a confidential consultation and complimentary opinion of value.

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Maximize Your Goals

We do not hoard listings to build an inventory. Selective with the projects we engage, we ensure every client gets the proper attention he or she deserves. With a greater focus on you, we work hard to accomplish your business and personal goals.

Custom-Tailored Strategy

Together, we build a marketing strategy best suited to identify the unique buyer and maximize the value of your business.

National Exposure, Local Representation

With 10 offices throughout the U.S. and Canada, you receive national exposure and an advisor with local market familiarity.

Unmatched Relationships

As the highest volume dealership brokerage firm in North America, our relationships with buyers are more than just a database.

Transactions

Over 900 dealerships sold connecting our clients with the publicly traded companies, national dealership groups, and regional dealers. Are you next?

Client Reviews & Testimonials

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Why Should I Hire a Broker?
A dealership often represents the majority of a family’s net worth and should be handled with care by an experienced broker. We actively manage the buy-sell process from beginning to end to help you establish an asking price consistent with the current market conditions and latest trends, develop a custom-tailored marketing strategy to identify the buyers most qualified to satisfy your specific goals, negotiate from a position of strength to maximize the value of your business, guarding your confidentiality, guide you through the complexities of the transaction while ensuring that your best interests are protected, and assist with the due diligence stage and through the closing. We are a full-service brokerage firm, by your side, every step of the way.
Why is PBS Different?
With PBS, you can expect the full force of a powerhouse brokerage firm with a personal touch. We simply operate differently.

  • Family-owned and operated, we ensure that every client gets the proper attention he or she deserves, treating our clients like we would our own family.
  • Our reputation is governed by the highest level of integrity and ethical conduct. These core values run deep throughout our firm and are the foundation for our success. As such, you can trust that your best interests are always at the forefront of our actions.
  • Understanding these are life changing decisions, we take a no-pressure approach.
  • We charge a success fee only with no upfront fees and no retainers.
  • Our engagement agreements are straight-forward, flexible, and with no fine print.
  • We do not hoard listings to build an inventory.
  • We work hard to accomplish the unique goals of our clients.
  • With a 90% closing rate, we actively manage the process to ensure its success.
  • We provide regular updates on activity flow and expert guidance at every step.
  • Having genuine care for our clients, they often become our friends in the end.

  • Your satisfaction is our top priority and you will not be disappointed. Experience the difference!
    What are Your Fees?
    While providing an unmatched quality of service and a higher closing rate, we offer a competitive and reasonable fee structure. We do not charge any retainers nor upfront fees like most other brokerage firms. We do not expect any reimbursement of marketing or travel costs. We charge a success fee only, paid at closing and after you are paid.
    How do You Maximize Value?
    The sale of your business is the last opportunity for the assets to generate income for you. We work hard to maximize the value on your behalf.

    Earnings Adjustments: We adjust the earnings to reflect discretionary and one-time expenses, which enhances the profit represented. We evaluate the upside potential, a host of intangible variables, and the market trends that may further influence the value.

    Asset Adjustments: Accounting for accelerated depreciation, assets that are not booked, and varying valuation methods, the value of your assets may be significantly higher than they are booked.

    Expert Negotiations: We negotiate on your behalf from a position of strength as industry experts with local market familiarity and an unmatched amount of data from national transactions.

    The Deal Flow: Creating a competitive environment among multiple buyers ensures that you receive fair market value by firming or even elevating the price. Buyer’s decision to buy is validated knowing that others are also interested in buying your dealership, especially if the ones looking are high profile dealers. A sense of urgency and the fear of loss are introduced, which expedites the buyer’s decision to proceed. It ensures buyer’s timely performance and continued fair negotiations, knowing that other buyers are on his heels should he waver, not follow through on his commitments or attempt to renegotiate the previously agreed terms.
    How Long is the Process?
    After hundreds of dealership sales, the sales cycle from engagement to closing ranges on average from 6-8 months. Some factors that may influence the speed of a sale:

  • Straight-forward terms with as little “hair” on the deal.
  • Flexibility, resulting in a larger buyer pool.
  • Clean books and records, eliminating the need for a lengthy due diligence period.
  • Reasonable asking price and inline with current market conditions.
  • Motivation by seller, and broker’s identifying of a motivated buyer.
  • Continuous fair negotiations by both parties.
  • Involvement of an automotive attorney and accountant for added expertise.
  • Involvement of an experienced auto dealership broker to minimize pitfalls.
  • Relationships with the factory to request an expedited approval of the buyer.
  • Advanced preparation of your dealership for a future sale.
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