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Dealership Brokering Process

For nearly 30 years GW Marketing Services has utilized a comprehensive and successful methodology to assist buyers and sellers in the negotiation and acquisition of automotive dealerships.  We’ve sold nearly 200 dealerships and have the highest loyalty rating in the industry.

Phase 1—Initial Meetings

• Confidential Dealer Meeting
• Dealer Valuation Discussion
• Agreement for Services (Listing) Signed

Phase 2—Relevant Information Collection

• Gather Market & Financial Data
• Create Marketing Strategy
• Prepare Marketing Materials

Phase 3—Qualified Buyer Selection

• Select Qualified Buyers from GWMS Database
• Place Blind Ad in Trade Publications
• Initiate Buyer Contacts
• Qualify Interested Buyers 
• Coordinate Personal Meetings & Site Tours

Phase 4—Define Offers & Acceptance

• Negotiate The Deal
• Draft Letters of Intent
• Consummate Negotiations
• Draft Purchase & Sale Agreement
• Execute Purchase & Sale Agreement
• Buyer Begins Due Diligence

Phase 5—Approval Process

• Submit Purchase Agreement to OEM
• Assist Buyer & Seller with OEM Application Docs
• Obtain OEM Approval

Support Buyer & Seller with Closing