Trade-specific valuation guides, exit-readiness checklists, and succession tools — built by trades owners who've been through it. Pick your trade to start.
Whether you're 5 years out or 5 months, the right preparation is what separates a clean exit from a deal that craters in due diligence. Below you'll find five field-tested guides — three trade-specific valuation playbooks (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), a cross-trade exit-readiness checklist, and an employee buyout guide for internal successions.
The cross-trade valuation playbook — SDE vs EBITDA, the 2.0–3.5× multiple range owners actually see, asset-based adjustments, the owner-dependency discount, and a worked Arizona HVAC example in the $1M–$3M band.
Read the guide →Real HVAC-specific multiplier data, what buyers actually scrutinize, the 10 mistakes that kill your price, and a step-by-step preparation roadmap. For HVAC owners ready to understand their number before talking to a broker.
Read the guide →Electrical-specific multiples, how Master/Journeyman license tiers affect your sale price, fleet and equipment impact, commercial vs. residential mix, and a complete exit prep timeline for electrical contractors.
Read the guide →Plumbing-specific multiples, license tier impact (including AZ ROC C-36), service vs. new-construction mix, fleet FMV, and the 5 mistakes plumbing owners make when valuing their business.
Read the guide →50 questions every trades owner should answer before listing — financial docs, license transferability, fleet valuation, customer concentration, owner-dependency, and legal prep. Cross-trade, applies to HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and beyond.
Read the guide →Selling to a key employee or family member — seller financing, installment sale structure, tax implications across entity types, license transfer, and how TradeReins manages internal successions end to end.
Read the guide →The 15 most-asked questions from retiring HVAC, electrical, and plumbing owners — what happens to employees, post-sale risk, timelines, broker fees, taxes, confidentiality, and more. Plain-language answers, no phone call needed.
Read the FAQ →How TradeReins keeps your trades business sale private — anonymous listings until buyers qualify, mutual NDA before any financials or customer data are shared, controlled reveal at your pace. With a 3-step confidentiality flow, 6 privacy FAQs, and 3 owner testimonials.
Read the guide →TradeReins matches retiring trades owners with vetted operators and investors through a structured 21-step succession process. Your business stays in good hands.