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SELL YOUR BUSINESS
A Strategic Exit Starts With Understanding Your Business’s True Value
Whether you are preparing to sell today or planning for the future, the first step is understanding what your business is worth and what makes it valuable to the right buyer.
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ABR Brokerage provides confidential valuations and strategic guidance for business owners throughout New York, with specialized experience in regulated and service-based industries where industry knowledge and a customized approach can make a meaningful difference.
What Your Business May Be Worth
The value of your business is more than a revenue multiple. It is built through the people, relationships, operations, contracts, and unique characteristics that qualified buyers recognize.
Children's Daycare Centers
Value may be influenced by licensed capacity, enrollment, waitlists, staffing stability, lease terms, location, and subsidy program participation.
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
Key value drivers include active contracts, fleet condition, driver availability, trip volume, compliance history, and operational systems.
Adult Day Care Centers
Buyers consider factors such as Medicaid census, reimbursement rates, regulatory standing, staffing, operational history, and established referral relationships.
School Bus & Passenger Transportation
Buyers evaluate district contracts, renewal history, routes, fleet assets, facilities, regulatory requirements, and certified drivers.
We evaluate the factors that truly drive value, position your business effectively in the marketplace, and help identify a buyer who understands what you have built.
Preparing to Sell
A successful transaction starts with preparation. The more organized your business information is, the better we can evaluate its value, identify opportunities, and position it for qualified buyers.
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While every business is unique, buyers typically want to understand:
Three years of financial statements and tax returns
Current licenses, permits, and inspection records
Contracts (districts, brokers, MCOs) and lease agreements
Enrollment/census reports or trip and route data
Fleet lists with year, mileage, and condition (transportation businesses)
Not everything ready? That's fine — we'll help you get organized as part of the process.
Understanding the Sale Timeline
Selling a business is a process, not an event. While every transaction is unique, most sales in regulated and service-based industries typically take 6 to 12 months from initial preparation through closing.
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The timeline can be influenced by factors such as buyer financing, due diligence, licensing transfers, regulatory approvals, lease considerations, and the complexity of the business.
Businesses with organized financials, strong compliance, transferable contracts, and clear operational documentation are typically positioned for a smoother transaction.
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The earlier you begin planning your exit, the more options you create and the better positioned you are to maximize your outcome.