How to Sell

  1. Determine Value
    • Understand valuation techniques
    • Obtain Broker Opinion of Value and/or
    • Engage third-party valuation firm
    • Determine asking price
  1. Engage Gateway School Sales
    • Meet and discuss objectives
    • Discuss market and buyer expectations
    • Execute Gateway School Sales representation agreements
  1. Build Marketing Package
    • Detail historical performance
    • Identify growth opportunities
    • Develop marketing strategy
    • Maintain confidentiality
  1. Marketing
    • Execute marketing program
    • Leverage database of buyers
    • Interview perspective buyers
    • Arrange on-site visits
    • Direct mail and telemarketing
    • Synergistic/strategic buyers
  1. Buyer Commitment
    • Obtain offers from buyers
    • Identify acceptable offers
    • Analyze deal structure; consult with client’s legal & financial advisors
    • Maximize seller “walk-away”
  1. Negotiations
    • Negotiations at arms length
    • Protect future working relationship between buyer and seller
    • Facilitate negotiations
    • Prepare for due diligence
  1. Due Diligence
    • Respond to information requests
    • Amend offer if necessary
    • Help buyer identify financing sources
    • Secure 3rd party financing
    • Complete any licensing requirements
    • Secure insurance coverage
  1. Definitive Purchase Agreement
    • Draft closing documents
    • Client’s attorney reviews, edits & approves the closing documents
    • Resolve remaining contingencies
  1. Closing
    • Execute documents
    • Transfer funds
    • Transition management to buyer

 

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