What does a fair deal look like when I sell my shop?
A deal is more than a price. It's how much you get at closing, what's paid later, what you have to do after, and what happens to your people. A fair deal is one where all of that is clear and written down.
If this sounds like youYou're afraid of being taken advantage of. You've heard stories of owners who signed something and regretted it.
What you can do.
Cash at closing
The part you know you'll get.
Payments over time
Seller notes or earnouts. Ask what they depend on.
Your role after the sale
A short handoff, a longer stay or a clean break.
Promises about your team
Get them in writing if they matter to you.
What to watch for.
- Never sign a letter of intent without your own lawyer reading it.
- Ask what has to happen for any later payments to be made.
- Compare offers by what you take home, not just the headline price.
Owner to owner, and it stays private.
Lotus buys shops and their buildings in Massachusetts and Connecticut. We lay out our terms plainly, keep the team and keep the name. Bring your own CPA and lawyer. James will answer every question straight.
James StephensonLotus, Massachusetts and Connecticut
Quick answers.
What's a letter of intent?
A short document that outlines the deal before the full contract. Have your own lawyer read it before you sign.
Is the highest price always the best offer?
Not always. Look at how much is paid at closing and what the later payments depend on.
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