Guides for shop owners · Massachusetts and Connecticut

Selling my auto repair shop by owner in Connecticut or Massachusetts

Selling by owner works well when you know who you want to talk to. The key is privacy and good paperwork.

If this sounds like youYou want to sell on your own terms and keep it quiet.

Your options

What you can do.

OPTION 1

Reach out to buyers directly

Local owners and companies like Lotus.

OPTION 2

Keep the listing private

No public ad that worries your team or customers.

OPTION 3

Use a lawyer for the deal

Protects you without a broker fee.

Before you decide

What to watch for.

  • Public listings can spook employees.
  • Screen buyers before sharing numbers.
  • Use a simple confidentiality agreement.
How Lotus helps

Owner to owner, and it stays private.

Lotus buys shops and buildings across both states, privately, owner to owner.

Talk to James
Questions

Quick answers.

Should I list my shop publicly?

Many owners don't. A quiet sale protects your team and customers.

What's a confidentiality agreement?

A short paper a buyer signs promising to keep your numbers private.

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Say hello

Thinking about what comes next for your shop or building?

Reach out and we’ll talk it through. No pressure, and the conversation stays private.

james@lotuspe.us