Exit a Restoration Business
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Frequently Asked Questions
We manage the entire sale process from start to finish - preparing materials, valuing the business, setting expectations, identifying and approaching qualified buyers, running a competitive process, negotiating terms, and guiding you through due diligence to close. Our job is to maximize value and make the process seamless so you can stay focused on running your business.
We leverage deep industry knowledge, a proprietary network of strategic buyers, private equity groups, and financial investors, as well as outreach to qualified entrepreneurial buyers and searchers. Every buyer is vetted for fit, experience, and ability to close, ensuring your business ends up in the right hands.
Most transactions take 6–9 months from start to finish, depending on complexity, market conditions, and readiness. A well-prepared, competitive process can move faster, but we never cut corners that could leave value on the table.
Our sell-side process is designed to maximize value through structure, competition, and hands-on execution. Here’s how it works:
Phase 1: Valuation & Setting Expectations
Every successful sale starts long before the business hits the market. At Restoration Business Advisors, we begin with focused pre-sale planning. We first get to know you, your objectives, motivations, deal priorities, and what a successful outcome means to you. We then perform a market-based valuation that aligns everyone on what’s realistic and achievable in today’s market. This ensures expectations are clear from the outset, we're aligned on deal objectives, and sets the baseline for a successful process.
Phase 2: Preparation
We dive deep into learning your business to highlight strengths, clean up any potential red flags or issues, and create a strategy to position the company to capture maximum interest and demand from buyers. In restoration, that means analyzing revenue mix, margins by job and service type, organization structure and leadership, financial reporting and accounting methodologies, cash conversion cycle, and other pertinent KPIs that buyers look at to judge durability and scalability of the business. Next, we build high-quality marketing materials (teaser, CIM) and curate a tailored buyer list based on your your business.
Phase 3: Marketing & Buyer Outreach
We combine direct outreach to our proprietary buyer database with access to premium deal platforms to reach thousands, to tens of thousands, of qualified buyers. Our tech-enabled process ensures maximum reach, ensures that information gets to the right buyers, and that our Advisors follow up multiple times with every qualified buyer on our list.
Phase 4: Competitive Process Management
We run a controlled, competitive process with firm timelines that force buyers to put forward their best offers. This creates leverage, and leverage drives value. Our tech-forward process tracks every buyer touchpoint with a focus on efficiency. Our team personally manages calls, negotiations, and deal momentum with the goal of delivering multiple offers and exceeding expectations.
Phase 5: Negotiation, Due Diligence & Closing
We negotiate both price and terms, guide you through diligence, and manage every detail to ensure buyers stay accountable. From our initial strategy call to LOI to closing, we stay in the process and keep deals moving to the finish line.
This combination of industry specialization, proven M&A expertise, a wide network of qualified buyers, and high-touch execution is how we consistently deliver premium results for restoration owners.
We live and breathe the restoration industry and M&A. This is all we do. We’re in the market every day talking to active buyers, fielding constant inquiries, tracking buyer priorities, and analyzing shifts in market dynamics. We know what buyers value, what raises concern, and what it takes to get deals done in this industry. Our experience on both sides of the table and real boots on the ground experience means we have unique insight into the industry landscape. We have a proven track record of delivering premium outcomes for clients in the restoration space.
We work with restoration owners nationwide, from single-location operators to larger regional and national platforms, both independent and franchise. Our clients choose us because they want an advisor who understands their industry, brings unparalleled professionalism and expert advice, and is committed to delivering the best possible result in one of the most important transactions of their lives.
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How We sell for maximum Value
Our goal is to maximize the value of your restoration business while exploring the full range of exit options. Whether you’re considering a sale now or simply exploring what’s next, we’ll provide the guidance and clarity you need to make the right decisions. When the time comes to sell, our experienced team and proven process ensure you achieve the best outcome with confidence.
We market to a wide audience of verified and qualified restoration buyers.
Gain access to pre-vetted, motivated buyers actively seeking restoration businesses.
We secure the highest possible price and favorable terms through a competitive process.
Our competitive bidding process maximizes your company’s value.
Highly professional representation and M&A expertise.
Industry-focused advisory ensures every step is handled with precision.
We deliver a streamlined and confidential process with no disruption to daily operations.
Sell your business efficiently without interrupting day-to-day performance.
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Secure The Right Buyer. Maximize Your Sale.
Selling your restoration business is one of the most important financial decisions you’ll ever make. Our sell-side M&A advisory services are designed to create a competitive marketplace for your company, ensuring you receive the highest value while maintaining complete confidentiality. We leverage deep industry relationships, proven processes, and the ability to curate buyer demand to deliver the strongest offers in the shortest possible time.
We have regular communication with over ten-thousand active buyers in the restoration industry - including private equity firms, strategic acquirers, and high-net-worth entrepreneurial buyers. Through our targeted outreach and confidential, competitive auction process, we consistently deliver multiple offers that frequently exceed value expectations, giving you both leverage and choice.
From preparing a compelling Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM) to negotiating deal terms, our team guides you through every step with the highest level of service. Whether you’re ready to sell now or want to position your business for a future exit, we ensure the process is streamlined, professional, and designed to achieve the best possible outcome.
