When you decide to sell a pool route then you will more than likely hire a pool route broker to help you make the deal? A broker can help you get the information out to a larger amount of people, and they can negotiate for you, and make recommendations. They do charge slight commissions to do this work for you, but having one of these agents is well worth the money you will spend.
You might be wondering what things a broker could do to help you sell a pool route. The following list covers a few of the things you can expect to get from an agent.
• They can help you get the information of the for sale client list out to people who will be interested in buying it. These agents have lists of current route owners who are looking to expand their client list. They have list of newcomers who are looking to start a business.
• They take the time to advertise for you. They will use avenues like Social Media sites, Websites, emails, text messages, trade shows, phone calls, face to face meetings, and printed media to try and find you the right buyer.
• These agents can help you set your asking price for your client list because they can provide accurate evaluations of the potential earnings for the route.
• They can present any offers that are made by possible buyers, and then negotiate with the buyers according to your answer to the offer. They will field all of the calls, and the questions about the route so you are not bothered with the little details of the sell.
• They can help you draw up all of the legal paperwork that you will need to sign with the buyer upon completion of the sale. They know what things you will need to sign and if you will have to file anything with any governing bodies in your state or city
• They can help you to create an attractive introduction letter for you to give to your clients when you leave, but before the new owner takes over. Keeping the clients happy is the main goal of you and the buyer. You want to make sure that the clients you had understand you are leaving, and understand that the new person is recommended by you
• The agents can make sure that the person buying your accounts has a good reputation so you will know that your clients are being cared for in the manner you cared for them.
When you sell a pool route you are providing someone else with the benefits of your labors. They are getting the names of the clients who you built a relationship with through hard work, and honest business practices. It is important that when you make this type of business sale that you find an honorable buyer who will honor your contracts with your customers.