Most great practice opportunities never make it to a public listing. Here's where to actually look, and what to evaluate once you find one.
Unlike buying a house, the best practice acquisition opportunities are often word-of-mouth, retiring-physician networks, or narrow specialty channels — not a public listing site.
That said, doctor-to-doctor marketplaces like PracticeAmerica exist precisely to surface these opportunities without a broker skimming a heavy commission or a PE buyer outbidding you. Specialty societies, state medical associations, and even your own referral network are also worth activating — retiring physicians frequently ask colleagues before they ever list publicly.
A listing price tells you almost nothing on its own. Here's what to actually dig into before you get emotionally invested in a specific practice.
Once you've found something promising, sequence matters. Get pre-qualified with an SBA lender before you make an offer — it tells sellers you're serious and speeds up everything downstream. Sign an NDA before requesting detailed financials, since sellers won't share P&Ls without one. And resist the urge to negotiate price before you've actually reviewed the numbers; anchor on data, not gut feel.
Important Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice. Every practice sale is unique. PracticeAmerica strongly recommends consulting a healthcare M&A attorney, a CPA experienced in medical practice transactions, and a financial advisor before making any decisions regarding a practice purchase or sale.
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