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Sevierville, Sevier County, Tennessee
Home Inspection Service - Owner-Operator - in Smoky Mountains TN
Asking Price
$85,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$85,000
Cash Flow
Call/Email
Name: Sheila Hansen
Name
Sheila Hansen
Description
Sale price of business to include transfer of any current customers and customer lists, website, domain, phone number, social media assets, logos, small tools and equipment, and any inventory used in the business. Owner is motivated to sell and willing to ensure a smooth transition and training period, including introductions to regular clients. Would consider a consultant or employment agreement post-close. Good opportunity for an owner-operator, or an existing home inspection company looking to expand operations.
Sevier County, Tennessee is known as the “Gateway” to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park – the most visited national park in the USA. It is also home to over 90,000 local residents and over 5,000 businesses. Real Estate property taxes are low, and there is no state income tax in Tennessee. Knoxville is just a short drive away and open for expansion opportunities. Overall, this is a promising opportunity to acquire an established home inspection service business with a solid reputation and a loyal client base.
For more information about this business and to take the first step towards becoming its new owner, please contact the broker, Sheila Hansen at Transworld Business Advisors, today to request an NDA.
This owner operator believes they could add one or two new team members right away. There are various services offered that can be enhanced, and other services that can be added to the current list of services.
https://tworld.com/locations/Tennessee/knoxvillechattanooga/listings/Home-Inspection-Service-Owner-Operator-in-Smoky-Mountains-TN
Business Details
Year Established:
1993
Employees:
0
Reason for sale:
Retirement
Lease & Tenant Information
Lease Options:
N/A
Other Information
Listing Number:
5182-434966
Sales:
$115,809
Seller's Discretionary Earnings:
$65,000
Posting Information
Posting ID:
ID tw:88063 / Listing Number 5182-434966
Business Category:
Real Estate Related, Business Services
Keywords:
Transworld
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Home Inspection Service - Owner-Operator - in Smoky Mountains TN
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