Seller preparation
RV park pre-sale checklist
A useful pre-sale checklist turns a vague sale idea into an owner-ready file. Before you list, talk to brokers, or consider a private direct offer, gather the facts that drive value: financials, site mix, utilities, licenses, occupancy, staff roles, deferred maintenance, guest mix, and expansion constraints.
Open the private worksheet >What financials should I clean up first?
Start with profit and loss statements, tax returns, occupancy reports, reservation exports, rate sheets, utility expenses, payroll, maintenance, insurance, property taxes, and any owner-specific expenses that should be explained rather than hidden.
What physical items should I inspect before buyers do?
Walk roads, pads, pedestals, water lines, sewer or septic systems, bathhouses, cabins, laundry, store areas, signage, drainage, fencing, common areas, storage buildings, and any owner housing. Note urgent repairs separately from long-term upgrades.
What privacy boundaries should I set?
Decide who can know, when staff should be told, whether guests should hear anything, and whether the first review should be private. A quiet process is easier when owners define confidentiality before documents move around.
Owner questions
How far ahead should I prepare before selling?
Ideally, start months before a sale decision. Even a short preparation window can help if it organizes financials, licenses, utility records, and deferred-maintenance notes before a buyer asks.
Should I fix every deferred-maintenance item before selling?
Not always. Fix safety, operational, and obvious presentation issues first. Larger projects should be documented clearly so buyers can underwrite them instead of guessing.
Should I tell staff before asking for a private value range?
Usually not unless there is a business reason. Many owners prefer a private valuation range first so they can decide whether a sale path is real before disrupting staff or guests.