Changing market conditions, an array of industry-specific value drivers, and other considerations can make it difficult to describe “the value” of an auto dealership. With a lively industry landscape, business appraisers should be prepared for an increased demand for auto dealership valuation, while owners need to know how to create more value in their dealerships to get the most when they are ready to sell. What It’s Worth:  Auto Dealership Value (formerly Key Trends Driving Auto Dealership Value) provides you with wisdom from numerous experts who work with auto dealerships and study the valuation issues associated with this industry daily. These individuals include accountants, brokers, M&A executives, former dealership employees and owners, and other consultants and advisors. Combined, these experts point you in the direction to “hit the mark” when valuing and understanding the value of a dealership. There is no better resource for you than these professionals who advise on buy/sells, executives who lead their groups on acquisition strategy, and professionals whose financial livelihoods depend on transactions in this space.

Highlights of the report include:

• Get key valuation techniques for appraisers - this report educates readers on issues such as the real estate considerations for auto dealerships, the used vehicle and independent dealership market segment, and the need for succession planning
• Learn how to build value in a dealership for future sale and what the larger retailers are thinking in terms of future acquisitions
• Access real-world data that aims to support your conclusions when assessing the value of a dealership
• Get insight on the current market trends and what really drives value in an auto dealership