Share this post
Introduction
Location, location, location is obviously the main issue. Picking the right broker is important also, especially in this market. Dental practice sales have slowed nationwide over the past 11 months since the banking crisis hit. The larger firms usually weather the storm a little easier and do not have to cut their marketing campaigns. Exposure, exposure, exposure is obviously the main issue. Practices in large metropolitan areas still receive adequate responses in the market, but outlying area practices have always taken longer to sell and the reduction in current activity for those practices can be frustrating. Patience is a virtue at the present time. Practice price multiples have not really come down nationally, except for distressed situations. Practice prices and /or financing have been affected by declining revenue trends, and therefore the price for a practice will be lower for a practice in decline as the lower revenue will eventually lower the price. If the phone is not ringing for a particular practice, a slight practice price reduction will have no effect. Only a price reduction that signals an absolute fire sale may bring bargain hunters into an area that is normally considered an outlying area market. Work with your local broker and listen to him. The national average practice price is around 65% of the gross receipts. Less than 50% is considered a fire sale. Again, have patience. The economy is starting to turn around and buyers are entering the market again. Interest rates will remain low until the inevitable inflation monster kicks in. I foresee an active market again in the near future. Fortunately dentistry has never had the same problems as medicine. It could be worse!!!
Share this post
Explore more blogs
What Valuation Multiple Is Used for a Dental Practice Sale?
At Western Practice Sales, we understand the complexities, nuances, and emotions involved in this process.
From Letter of Intent to Final Purchase Agreement: Transitioning Your Dental Practice in California with Confidence
The Letter of Intent, often abbreviated as LOI, serves as a preliminary agreement that outlines the terms and conditions of a dental practice sale.
Normalizing Dental Practice EBITDA: Unlock Accurate Valuations with Adjusted Discretionary Expenses
Discretionary expenses represent personal or non-essential business expenses included in your financial statements.