- CountyNorfolk
- Where business happensBraintree Split, Union Street, Granite Street, South Shore Plaza area
- Who sells hereAuto repair, contractors, medical offices, retail and services
What buyers see in Braintree
Braintree draws customers from across the South Shore. Sellers include auto repair shops, contractors, medical and dental offices, retail stores and service firms near the major highways.
Buyers like the traffic and repeat customers. They want to see that the business does not depend on one owner.
What raises the price here
Documented repeat customers, a trained crew and equipment in good condition raise value. Contracting trades benefit from written agreements, as covered in the page on landscaping and snow removal companies.
Keep records for equipment and licenses together.
Braintree paperwork to expect
If you have staff, read the unemployment account guide. Your sale may also trigger the state notice in the bulk sale guide.
Ask the town clerk and assessor about local filings.
Questions a Braintree buyer will ask
Buyers ask how long the shop has operated, which customers are the largest and how much work comes from referrals. They review your lease and look for any open issues with licenses or inspections.
Next step
If your Braintree company brings in about a million dollars a year or more, request a value estimate or call (617) 555-0158.
