{"id":3260,"date":"2018-02-27T18:31:57","date_gmt":"2018-02-28T00:31:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/osteopathic.org\/?page_id=3260"},"modified":"2025-02-16T23:04:38","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T05:04:38","slug":"selling-a-practice","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/osteopathic.org\/practicing-medicine\/business-of-medicine\/selling-a-practice\/","title":{"rendered":"Selling a Solo Practice"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re entering employed practice or retiring after a long career as a solo practitioner, understanding the options for selling your practice will help you maximize value before putting it on the market.<\/p>\n<p>The following issues will play a key factor in the selling or closing of your practice:<\/p>\n<h3>Valuation of the practice<\/h3>\n<p>This issue is often the biggest focus of discussion and negotiation between a seller and buyer. Valuation should be used as a benchmark for negotiation of the purchase price. If you are selling, you should consider using a valuation firm to conduct a valuation of your practice. The outside valuation process, analysis and generated valuation report should identify the tangible versus intangible assets of your practice, including equipment, supplies, furniture and goodwill.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you&#8217;re entering employed practice or retiring after a long career as a solo practitioner, understanding the options for selling your practice will help you maximize value before putting it on the market. 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