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33. Writing offers that appeal to sellers in a competitive market

With Nick Elliston
Be honest. Are you sick of hearing about the "seller's market"?

In current market conditions, it doesn't seem likely that will change any time soon.

If you're hoping to achieve financial independence by purchasing a healthcare practice, it's absolutely critical to put forward an offer that appeals to sellers and gets you to "accepted".

Meet our guest

In this episode, we're talking with Nick Elliston, a managing partner with Total Practice Solutions Group, which specializes in veterinary hospital sales and appraisals. His areas of expertise include appraisals, commercial real estate, financing, contract negotiation, and consulting. During his 15-year tenure, Nick has successfully closed $500M+ in veterinary acquisitions, including the sale of his own hospital. 



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In this episode

  • What makes a buyer "bankable" in today's economy?
  • Who is a buyer likely to be competing against when they make an offer?
  • What's the process for making an offer and closing the sale?
  • What are some creative ways to structure a deal to appeal to the seller?
  • How common are multiple offer scenarios today?

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