Wine Country Bed and Breakfast for Sale
Sonoma, Napa, Mendocino, Marin and Lake Counties, California

Buying a Bed and Breakfast Buying a Bed and Breakfast is nothing like buying a house! Our combined experience in Real Estate and Innkeeping can really make a difference in helping you find the right property and make the right offer.

Review your Needs. Everybody has different ideas for their perfect nest. Buying a B&B is buying a lifestyle. We will carefully review your requirements and financial assets and find an Inn that matches your needs.

Viewing Properties. Tired of digging through multiple for sale lists and sorting out duplicates? We'll do the leg work, keeping you up-to-date with one consolidated list, including Inns that are listed on the Multiple Listing (MLS). Some Inns are for sale but are not listed anywhere at all—the sellers are trying to keep it to "word-of'mouth." But we've heard about almost every one that is for sale in Northern California. We will visit each property with you. We will help you review the financials and other business details that are very important for a successful Inn. We know how to read between the lines and can help you get a clear picture of value.

Write the Right Offer. We will help you write the right offer at the right price that will protect you. We will help you review, evaluate and counter counter-offers. But most of all, we'll be sure that important business clauses are a part of your contract, clauses that are specific to the innkeeping industry and that are essential to ensure a smooth transition of all business assets—not just the real estate.

Appraisal. Getting a usable appraisal on a Bed & Breakfast Inn can be a major challenge. In today's market, a commercial appraisal sometimes comes in significantly lower than the residential value--making it difficult to get a lender to work with a buyer. We have worked with multiple appraisers in the area and we know which ones which ones best understand the local lodging industry.

Loan. Getting a loan may be the most difficult step in the buying process. You'll want to consider residential, commercial, and SBA Loans. Choosing the correct loan type and presenting the best application, including a business plan, is a real challenge. We can help you determine the best type of loan, find the right lender, present your best profile, and track the process.

Inspections. Inspecting both the property and the business is critical for your protection. We can recommend what types of inspections you should consider and the professionals to help you complete those inspections. We can help you review and acquire or transfer existing business permits and licenses. We will review the books and advertising plan of the Inn.

Beyond the Purchase. Escrow closes. Congratulations. Now what? Throughout the process, we'll help make sure that you have no surprises as you take over the business. But there is a lot to learn--and we will help ensure that you are provided with a training plan for a smooth transition. Remember, you are buying a business, not just a home! Your B&B lifestyle awaits.

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