FAQ
Questions hotel and motel owners ask before selling
Short, direct answers. Where a question deserves more than a paragraph, the answer links to the page that covers it.
About the buyer
Who is We Buy Hotels and Motels?
We are direct buyers of hotel and motel properties in the United States. We are not a brokerage, and we do not list properties or represent sellers. The page about this site and its buyers explains why it exists and how we work, and the summary on the home page is the quickest introduction.
Who will actually be the purchaser?
The buyer may purchase in its own name, together with capital partners, or through an affiliated buyer. We tell you which, and name the purchasing entity, before you sign anything. The same statement is in our terms, under who the buyer may be.
Are you hotel brokers?
No. We do not take listings and we do not charge sellers a commission. If you want someone to represent you, hire a hotel broker or an attorney. Our page on hotel brokers compared with direct buyers may help you decide.
Where do you buy?
Anywhere in the United States. The process is the same wherever the property is, which is why this site has no location pages.
What we buy
What kinds of properties do you buy?
Independent motels, franchised hotels, extended-stay properties, closed or distressed hotels, and inns and boutique hotels. Each is described under the property types we buy.
Is there a minimum size or price?
We do not publish one. Tell us about the property and we will say early whether it is something we can pursue.
Do you buy hotels that need work or are closed?
Yes, we consider them. Condition is reflected in the price and is not, by itself, a reason to decline.
Do you buy room reservations or bookings I cannot use?
No. This site is for owners selling a hotel or motel property. We do not buy or resell reservations.
Price and valuation
What is my hotel worth?
We cannot say without financials, and we will not guess from a room count. Once we have reviewed the trailing twelve months we can tell you what we would pay and why. For an independent opinion of value, hire an appraiser. Our valuation guide for owners explains the terms.
What documents do you need to make an offer?
The trailing-twelve-month profit and loss statement, two or three prior years of results, an STR report if you have one, the franchise agreement and any PIP if the hotel is branded, and basic loan information. Smaller independent properties can substitute tax returns, lodging tax filings and bank statements.
Do you charge sellers any fees?
No. We are the buyer, so there is no commission or fee payable to us. You remain responsible for your own attorney and advisors, any broker you have separately engaged, and the seller's share of closing costs set out in the purchase agreement.
Process and timing
What happens after I contact you?
We call you back at the number you give to talk about the property. If it sounds like a fit, we sign an NDA and ask for financials. The full sequence is on the process page.
How long does a sale take?
It varies with due diligence, financing, and lender and franchisor approvals. We do not promise a closing date in advance. If you are working against a deadline such as a loan maturity or a franchise renewal or PIP, tell us on the first call.
Is the first conversation binding?
No. Nothing is binding until both sides sign a written agreement. A letter of intent is generally non-binding as to price and terms. The purchase and sale agreement is the binding contract.
Where does the closing take place?
Through a title or escrow company, which holds the deposit, pays off existing loans from the proceeds and records the transfer.
Confidentiality and your information
Will anyone find out I am talking to you?
Not from us. We sign a non-disclosure agreement before reviewing financials, and we do not advertise or list properties. See confidential off-market sales.
What do you do with the details I send through the form?
We use them to contact you about your property. We do not sell them. The page on how we handle your information has the details, including how text message consent works.
Is the text message box on the form required?
No. It is optional and starts unticked, and leaving it blank changes nothing about how we respond.
Who is Alex?
Alex answers our phone line, takes down the basics about your property and gets them to us. The red TALK TO ALEX button found on each page dials that line.
Advice we cannot give
Can you advise me on taxes or legal questions?
No. We are a buyer, and our interests differ from yours. Use a CPA for tax questions, an attorney for legal ones and an appraiser for value.
Should I sell at all?
That is your decision, and for some owners the answer is no. The seller situations pages go through the common reasons and the alternatives to selling. If you want to hear how a buyer would look at your property, get in touch.
Start with a confidential conversation
Tell us where the property is, how many keys it has and whether it carries a brand. We read every submission ourselves and call you back at the number you give.
Nothing you send is passed to a listing service, and sending it does not commit you to anything.
Tell us about the property
Read by the buyers. Never listed, never advertised.