$249,000.00
Asking Price
Status: Active
Posting ID: 278679
7/27/23
Description
For sale is an established, $1.5 million ECP agency in dynamic and growing St. Peters, MO, just outside of St. Louis. The agency consists of a preferred auto and homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales, as well as life/financial services. This agency sale creates a wonderful opportunity as it is a turnkey operation. The current owner is available to assist with transition and guidance. This won't last long on the market.
The office is in a professional complex with high traffic, good visibility, and signage; approximately 1,620 sq ft with 7 workstations. Neighboring businesses include financial services, chiropractors, and insurance.
Rent/Lease Terms: 3-year lease with renewal options, current lease expires Sept. 2023.
Rent/Lease Rate: $1,620 per month.
F&E Available: Furniture and equipment convey.
Years In Business: Almost 2 years in this location.
Location Photos: Available upon request.
Current Agency Staffing: Three seasoned sales professionals with one customer service.
Annual New/Renewal Revenues: Confidential until signed NDA received.
Earned Premium: $1.5 Million.
Bank Financing Available: Local and national lender referrals are available upon request.
Seller Financing Available: If necessary, terms negotiable; Satisfactory collateral required.
Detailed Financial Reports: Confidential until signed NDA received.
To get more information about this Allstate Insurance Agency - Financing Possible business for sale in St Peters please phone Chris Mackay at 919-694-0843 - if you get voicemail please leave a detailed message - make sure you mention you saw this posting/ad #278679 on BizBen.com. In addition to phoning Chris Mackay, make sure you email Chris Mackay above to get more info about this Allstate Insurance Agency - Financing Possible, to ask any questions or request an appointment to see this business for sale. Thank you. Energia Partners.
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Phone: 919-694-0843 Details
Asking Price: $249,000.00
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Cash flow
$257,592
Revenue
$1,444,341
Down
$105,000
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Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
Call/Email
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Cash flow
$84,000
Revenue
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Down
$250,000
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Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
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Cash flow
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Revenue
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Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Down
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Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
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Cash flow
$1,000,000
Revenue
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Down
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Min Liquid Cash
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Net Worth
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Cash flow
$1,900,000
Revenue
$9,500,000
Down
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Cash flow
$210,000
Revenue
$600,000
Down
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Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
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Down
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Total Investment
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Min Liquid Cash
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Net Worth
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Franchise Fee
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Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
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Asking Price
Call/Email
Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
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Call/Email
Cash flow
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Revenue
$1,203,928
Down
$61,500
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Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
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Bldg Size
See Description
Typical Floor Size
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Year Built
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Call / Email
Cash flow
$209,932
Revenue
$445,893
Down
$10,000
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Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
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Cash flow
$110,578
Revenue
$553,030
Down
$21,900
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Bldg Size
Call / Email
Typical Floor Size
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Year Built
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Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
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Down
$175,000
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Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
$135,000
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Net Worth
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Franchise Fee
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Cash flow
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Revenue
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Down
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