- Counties
- Dallas and Kaufman
- Business corridors
- Interstate 30, Interstate 635, US 80, Town East Boulevard
- Typical sellers
- Truck and auto repair, contractors, distribution, restaurants and retail
A trades and transport mix
Highways around Mesquite bring truck repair shops, contractors, small distributors and service companies, along with restaurants and shops serving nearby neighborhoods.
What buyers look for
Experienced buyers want a company that runs without daily owner input, with customers who return. A shop that depends on one skilled owner needs a plan to move that knowledge across.
Truck and equipment heavy firms need their vehicle records ready, and buyers will pay close attention to titles and liens. Read about titling vehicles in a Texas sale.
Repair shops should also see our page on valuing a collision repair shop.
Mesquite paperwork
Parts of Mesquite are in Kaufman County, so check the appraisal district for your address. The property tax guide describes the January 1 rule.
The lease matters as well: see lease assignment.
Questions a Mesquite buyer will ask
Buyers of trade and repair companies ask who the best technicians are, whether they plan to stay and how much work comes from a few accounts. They also ask about the shop's equipment and any loans against it.
Many deals are priced cash free and debt free, which means you pay off business loans at closing. Your net after loans, taxes and fees is the number that matters, so plan around it. The note on cash free debt free deals has the details.
Keep the news of a sale close until near closing, since an early leak can cause staff to leave.
Next step
If your Mesquite company has about a million dollars in yearly sales or more, request a private price range or call (214) 555-0172.