Real Estate Business Advisory

Real estate development, brokerage, property management, and real estate investment.

Valuation (SDE)

1.5x–3.0x

Valuation (EBITDA)

4.0x–7.0x

Typical Exit Timeline

6–12 months typical

Key Valuation Drivers

Assets under management
Commission revenue stability
Property portfolio quality
Pipeline and development projects
Agent retention and recruitment

California-Specific Considerations

  • !Prop 13 property tax reassessment on transfer
  • !DRE licensing transfer requirements
  • !1031 exchange integration with exit
  • !California specific disclosure requirements

Common Entity Structure

LLC (most common) or S-Corp for brokerage. Compare entity structures for your specific income →

Tools for Real Estate Business Owners

Real Estate-Specific Guides

Common Situations for Real Estate Owners

Need real estate business advisory?

Dennis Duitch has advised real estate business owners on exits, tax strategy, partner disputes, and succession for over 30 years — including firms acquired by CBIZ, restructured for sale, and transitioned to next-generation leadership.

MBA, Northwestern University · CPA · Certified Business Appraiser · Mediator · 30+ years of practice

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