Welcome to Pool Route Pros, Inc. for
Buyers
Pool Route Pros, Inc. has come up with a process for our buyers that makes purchasing a pool route a relatively simple process that has proven successful over the past 15 years.
Welcome to Pool Route Pros, Inc. for
Buyers
Pool Route Pros, Inc. has come up with a process for our buyers that makes purchasing a pool route a relatively simple process that has proven successful over the past 15 years.
Pool Route Pros Buyers' Process
Pool Route Pros, Inc. has come up with a process for our buyers that makes purchasing a pool route a relatively simple process that has proven successful over the past 15 years. Once we have a buyer come to us, whether the buyer is experienced or not, we will send out a list of simple buyer questions that we like to see from all our prospective buyers to really understand what they are looking for in a pool route and what they are trying to accomplish. Once we receive these answers back from our buyers, we will check our pool route inventory to see what we currently have available on the market that fits their search criteria and get the information over to them for their review. If the pool route is appealing, we will then set up a time for the buyer to go out with our seller and actually see the pools they are
interested in purchasing without any money down!
(All of our buyers are required to sign a non-solicitation agreement before a ride-along with any of our sellers)
Pool Route Pros Buyers' Process
Pool Route Pros, Inc. has come up with a process for our buyers that makes purchasing a pool route a relatively simple process that has proven successful over the past 15 years. Once we have a buyer come to us, whether the buyer is experienced or not, we will send out a list of simple buyer questions that we like to see from all our prospective buyers to really understand what they are looking for in a pool route and what they are trying to accomplish. Once we receive these answers back from our buyers, we will check our pool route inventory to see what we currently have available on the market that fits their search criteria and get the information over to them for their review. If the pool route is appealing, we will then set up a time for the buyer to go out with our seller and actually see the pools they are
interested in purchasing without any money down!
(All of our buyers are required to sign a non-solicitation agreement before a ride-along with any of our sellers)
With the economic conditions, pool routes are sold very quickly. We pick up pool routes very frequently , so we are constantly getting new pool route listings for all of our buyers that contact us. With the amount of buyers we get compared to sellers, as soon as we pick up a new pool route, it only takes a few phone call to find an interested party. That usually happens before we have time to break down the route and get it on our website. Therefore , it is important for us to know what you want so we can be on the lookout right away for you. If we do not have anything available immediately that suits your needs, we will add you to our new database to join the Route Hunt, so as soon as we pick up a new pool route that matches your search criteria, it will automatically get emailed to you for your review. In the meantime, we email all of our new buyers a water chemistry book so you can start getting acclimated with servicing a pool.
As a buyer, once you have been out on a ride-along with one of our sellers and found a route that meets your needs, we will then go proceed with the next phase of purchasing a pool route. First thing we must do is establish when the buyer will take over the pool route they are purchasing and also when training will start, if it is required. Pool Route Pros, Inc. would then collect a deposit from the buyer usually equivalent to two times (2x's) the gross monthly service income to take the route off the market and secure the sale.
While waiting for training to start, we have our new buyers come to our office to go over our buyer's packet. If our office is not feasible, then we can send the buyer's packet to you and go over it with you via phone, email, or video conference. You will have the opportunity to look at the seller's records as far as customer history, aging reports, and accounts receivable. Pool Route Pros, Inc. will provide both the buyer and the seller a handful of sample notification letters that will go out at the appropriate time to the customers to inform them of what is going on and to ensure the transition process is as smooth as possible for all parties.
Payment for the pool route will be paid in full either by cashier's check, wire transfer, direct deposit, or any other way approved by all parties before the buyer takes over the route and/or starts training. Pool Route Pros, Inc. will hold back ten percent (10%) of the final purchase price in an trust fund account for the duration of the guarantee period, which is usually sixty to ninety (60 - 90) days. Pool Route Pros, Inc. will be in constant contact with the buyer and seller during the guarantee period to stay up to date on the take-over and how the transition is going. Once the guarantee period is up, Pool Route Pros, Inc. will be in contact with both parties and disperse the trust funds accordingly.
Pool Route Pros, Inc. is always available for any extra consulting or questions after the pool route sale is final. We are always here to help with any and all of your pool-related needs.
While waiting for training to start, we have our new buyers come to our office to go over our buyer's packet. If our office is not feasible, then we can send the buyer's packet to you and go over it with you via phone, email, or video conference. You will have the opportunity to look at the seller's records as far as customer history, aging reports, and accounts receivable. Pool Route Pros, Inc. will provide both the buyer and the seller a handful of sample notification letters that will go out at the appropriate time to the customers to inform them of what is going on and to ensure the transition process is as smooth as possible for all parties.
Payment for the pool route will be paid in full either by cashier's check, wire transfer, direct deposit, or any other way approved by all parties before the buyer takes over the route and/or starts training. Pool Route Pros, Inc. will hold back ten percent (10%) of the final purchase price in an trust fund account for the duration of the guarantee period, which is usually sixty to ninety (60 - 90) days. Pool Route Pros, Inc. will be in constant contact with the buyer and seller during the guarantee period to stay up to date on the take-over and how the transition is going. Once the guarantee period is up, Pool Route Pros, Inc. will be in contact with both parties and disperse the trust funds accordingly.
Pool Route Pros, Inc. is always available for any extra consulting or questions after the pool route sale is final. We are always here to help with any and all of your pool-related needs.
Pool Route Pros Buyer's Packet
As part of every pool route sale completed through Pool Route Pros, Inc., we provide all new buyers with an orientation that will include our detailed buyer's packet. The Pool Route Pros, Inc. buyer's packet will give you everything you need to know to be able to operate your new pool route. It will include all of the following:
Three (3) Service Industry News Booklets:
Professional Pool and Spa Technicians' Guide to Chlorine
Professional Pool and Spa Technicians' Guide to Alternative Sanitizers
Professional Pool and Spa Technicians' Guide to pH, Alkalinity, Water Testing, and Water Balance
Reasons to Consider the Pool Industry
Startup Suggestions
Startup Equipment List
Startup Chemical List
Pool Service Equipment Options
Carts
Portable Vacuums
Portable Pumps
Hammerhead
Leafmaster
Distributors
Buyers will be provided with all local and delivery distributors' information in their immediate service areas with applications for each.
10-Step Marketing and Growth Plan
Software and Application Suggestions for Customer Billing
Take advantage of the technology out there and use email billing, credit card processing, route scheduling and mapping, client details, and much more.
Billing Companies
Companies that will do all of your billing for you for a monthly fee. No more envelopes, printing, ink cartridges, lost bills, stamps, ignored emails, or mailing.
Website Design and Hosting Services
Latest Issue of Service Industry News and an Application
List of Educational Books available for Purchase
Additional Pool Route Training Services
Technical Service School Offered by the Major Companies
Tradeshow Information
There are a few major trade-shows throughout the year that offer education as well as seminars for many of the products and free giveaways of new products. Trade-shows are a great way to extend your pool knowledge and really just get together with great people involved in the pool industry. We will provide you with details for all upcoming shows.
CPO (Certified Pool Operator) Classes
Insurance
Pool Route Pros, Inc. suggests that anyone with a pool route, whether large or small, have liability insurance to cover their route. There are a few different options out there that will all be explained in detail so you can choose what is right for you.
Pool Service Associations Options
IPPSA, UPA, ASAPP
Contractor's License Requirements and Schools (C-53 and C-61)
If you decided to expand into other pool industry areas, i.e., large repairs, remodels, building, etc.
Referrals
With 30+ years experience in the pool industry, Pool Route Pros, Inc. provides every buyer with a list of referrals for anything you will need: service, repair, general questions, etc. These are referrals that have been built up through Pool Route Pros, Inc. through the years and can answer any pool route service or repair questions that you may run into.
Pool Repair and Renovation Book
This book will give you a list of any and all major and minor repairs relating to a pool. It will also show you the cost to do each job with parts and also give you an idea of what you should charge the customer as well.
Everything you always wanted to know about Pool Care* By Charlie Taylor
A service industry news publication
Pool Route Pros, Inc. Gifts
Pool Route Pros T-Shirt
Pool Route Pros Calculator
Pool Route Pros LED Flashlight
Pool Route Pros Daily Planner
Pool Route Pros MLB and NFL Schedule
Pool Route Pros Letter Opener
Pool Route Pros Ruler
Pool Route Pros Computer Screen Cleaner
The Pool Route Pros buyer's packet can be given to our new buyers in either a hard copy or flash drive form, depending on preference.
Pool Route Pros Buyer's Packet
As part of every pool route sale completed through Pool Route Pros, Inc., we provide all new buyers with an orientation that will include our detailed buyer's packet. The Pool Route Pros, Inc. buyer's packet will give you everything you need to know to be able to operate your new pool route. It will include all of the following:
Three (3) Service Industry News Booklets:
Professional Pool and Spa Technicians' Guide to Chlorine
Professional Pool and Spa Technicians' Guide to Alternative Sanitizers
Professional Pool and Spa Technicians' Guide to pH, Alkalinity, Water Testing, and Water Balance
Reasons to Consider the Pool Industry
Startup Suggestions
Startup Equipment List
Startup Chemical List
Pool Service Equipment Options
Carts
Portable Vacuums
Portable Pumps
Hammerhead
Leafmaster
Distributors
Buyers will be provided with all local and delivery distributors' information in their immediate service areas with applications for each.
10-Step Marketing and Growth Plan
Software and Application Suggestions for Customer Billing
Take advantage of the technology out there and use email billing, credit card processing, route scheduling and mapping, client details, and much more.
Billing Companies
Companies that will do all of your billing for you for a monthly fee. No more envelopes, printing, ink cartridges, lost bills, stamps, ignored emails, or mailing.
Website Design and Hosting Services
Latest Issue of Service Industry News and an Application
List of Educational Books available for Purchase
Additional Pool Route Training Services
Technical Service School Offered by the Major Companies
Tradeshow Information
There are a few major trade-shows throughout the year that offer education as well as seminars for many of the products and free giveaways of new products. Trade-shows are a great way to extend your pool knowledge and really just get together with great people involved in the pool industry. We will provide you with details for all upcoming shows.
CPO (Certified Pool Operator) Classes
Insurance
Pool Route Pros, Inc. suggests that anyone with a pool route, whether large or small, have liability insurance to cover their route. There are a few different options out there that will all be explained in detail so you can choose what is right for you.
Pool Service Associations Options
IPPSA, UPA, ASAPP
Contractor's License Requirements and Schools (C-53 and C-61)
If you decided to expand into other pool industry areas, i.e., large repairs, remodels, building, etc.
Referrals
With 30+ years experience in the pool industry, Pool Route Pros, Inc. provides every buyer with a list of referrals for anything you will need: service, repair, general questions, etc. These are referrals that have been built up through Pool Route Pros, Inc. through the years and can answer any pool route service or repair questions that you may run into.
Pool Repair and Renovation Book
This book will give you a list of any and all major and minor repairs relating to a pool. It will also show you the cost to do each job with parts and also give you an idea of what you should charge the customer as well.
Everything you always wanted to know about Pool Care* By Charlie Taylor
A service industry news publication
Pool Route Pros, Inc. Gifts
Pool Route Pros T-Shirt
Pool Route Pros Calculator
Pool Route Pros LED Flashlight
Pool Route Pros Daily Planner
Pool Route Pros MLB and NFL Schedule
Pool Route Pros Letter Opener
Pool Route Pros Ruler
Pool Route Pros Computer Screen Cleaner
The Pool Route Pros buyer's packet can be given to our new buyers in either a hard copy or flash drive form, depending on preference.
30+ Years Pool Experience
While attending college at Cal State Fullerton, Tommy started learning how to service a pool route and all the other aspects of the pool industry. Tommy eventually opened up a pool supply store from scratch and built up his pool service route to over three hundred (300) accounts with multiple techs to help service the route. After having his first child, Tommy decided to sell the store and focus strictly on his pool route service accounts and all of the repairs that came along with it. Tommy lived and breathed his pool service route for almost fifteen (15) years until he got the news that he had some minor skin cancer issues despite wearing a hat, sunscreen, and long sleeves every day. It was at this point that Tommy decided he must sell his route and get out of the sun for his health, and this is how Pool Route Pros, Inc. was born.
With over 16 years in business now, Pool Route Pros, Inc. is one of the leading pool route brokers in the industry. With over 30+ years of combined experience, with pool route service, repairs, sales, and consulting, we are the one-stop shop for all of your pool route and pool industry-related needs. Whether you need training, consulting, repair help, service help, growth questions, employees, insurance options, contracts, agreements, or anything else at all, we are happy to help. Just let us know what we can do.
Guaranteed Accounts
With any business investment you make in life, one of the most important things is making sure that it will be profitable and successful. One of the greatest things about buying a pool route compared to many other business ventures, is that you will start making consistent residual income every month from the first month you take over your new pool route purchase. Then main reason for this is that you are buying guaranteed accounts that are very well established. At Pool Route Pros, Inc. we focus on selling accounts that been established for at least a one year period, and in most cases, our routes for sale have been established anywhere from two to six (2 - 6) years on average. You are NEVER buying brand new accounts with your pool route purchase from us!
This is what gives Pool Route Pros, Inc. the ability to put a guarantee period on every pool route purchased through our company.
What that means to you as a buyer is that when you purchase a pool route through Pool Route Pros Inc, we automatically hold back ten percent (10%) of the final purchase price in a non-interest bearing trust account for a period normally sixty to ninety (60 - 90) days. During that guarantee period, if any accounts discontinue due to buyers performance, then the account is lost. However, if an account is lost during the guarantee period and it is not due to buyers performance, then the seller is responsible to replace the cancellation with another account of equal or greater value. If the seller has no more accounts available to replace the account lost, then the buyer would be reimbursed in monetary compensation from the trust account once the guarantee period is up.
Guarantee Period Clause
GUARANTEE In the event that any customers(s) designated in the service accounts listed in Exhibit 1 discontinue service for reasons not due to buyer's performance on the account before and to include (guarantee period ending date), seller shall replace each discontinued account with an account of comparable value within thirty(30) days. Each replacement account will be located within a ten (10) mile radius of the discontinued account. If no replacement account is available, seller will refund under this section the value of the discontinued account, which shall be determined by the multiplying said account times purchased (X's) less any money received by the buyer. Both parties agree that the agent for seller shall not be personally responsible for the arbitration or repayment under the guarantee.
There is nothing greater than being able to buy a successful business that you know will continue to be successful in the future, as long as the general business structure and service stays in place. That is why Pool Route Pros, Inc. only sells pool routes that have guaranteed and established accounts with longevity.
Guaranteed Accounts
With any business investment you make in life, one of the most important things is making sure that it will be profitable and successful. One of the greatest things about buying a pool route compared to many other business ventures, is that you will start making consistent residual income every month from the first month you take over your new pool route purchase. Then main reason for this is that you are buying guaranteed accounts that are very well established. At Pool Route Pros, Inc. we focus on selling accounts that been established for at least a one year period, and in most cases, our routes for sale have been established anywhere from two to six (2 - 6) years on average. You are NEVER buying brand new accounts with your pool route purchase from us!
This is what gives Pool Route Pros, Inc. the ability to put a guarantee period on every pool route purchased through our company.
What that means to you as a buyer is that when you purchase a pool route through Pool Route Pros Inc, we automatically hold back ten percent (10%) of the final purchase price in a non-interest bearing trust account for a period normally sixty to ninety (60 - 90) days. During that guarantee period, if any accounts discontinue due to buyers performance, then the account is lost. However, if an account is lost during the guarantee period and it is not due to buyers performance, then the seller is responsible to replace the cancellation with another account of equal or greater value. If the seller has no more accounts available to replace the account lost, then the buyer would be reimbursed in monetary compensation from the trust account once the guarantee period is up.
Guarantee Period Clause
GUARANTEE In the event that any customers(s) designated in the service accounts listed in Exhibit 1 discontinue service for reasons not due to buyer's performance on the account before and to include (guarantee period ending date), seller shall replace each discontinued account with an account of comparable value within thirty(30) days. Each replacement account will be located within a ten (10) mile radius of the discontinued account. If no replacement account is available, seller will refund under this section the value of the discontinued account, which shall be determined by the multiplying said account times purchased (X's) less any money received by the buyer. Both parties agree that the agent for seller shall not be personally responsible for the arbitration or repayment under the guarantee.
There is nothing greater than being able to buy a successful business that you know will continue to be successful in the future, as long as the general business structure and service stays in place. That is why Pool Route Pros, Inc. only sells pool routes that have guaranteed and established accounts with longevity.
Buyers Training
As one of the largest pool route brokers on the west coast, we have sold hundreds of pool routes in the past years, some of them to experienced buyers, but a majority to new buyers that know little or nothing about our industry when they first contact us. For experienced buyers, the process is simple: look at the accounts briefly, and take over the route.On the opposite end of the spectrum, for our new buyers, we want to make sure that you are as successful as possible and in order to do so, you must be trained thoroughly to be able to service a pool and continue the success of your pool route.
With any pool route purchased through Pool Route Pros, Inc.,
new buyers are given anywhere from two to four (2 - 4) weeks of basic pool route service training depending on how quickly one catches on. Servicing a pool is not brain surgery, but there is a certain science in order to keep the water chemistry accurate, keeping algae out, and making sure the water stays clear for your clients. For every new buyer Pool Route Pros, Inc. comes into contact with, we supply our water chemistry book that was written by one of our employees to be able to have you start to learn the general knowledge of water chemistry while we work on finding the right pool route for you.
Basic training from the seller will include every aspect of service: water chemistry, basic repairs, filter cleans, and simple business practices. The more advanced
repairs are usually not covered in the basic training offered through the seller. Repairs can easily be learned from the seller after the fact, you can sub them out, or you can use one of our many referrals provided to you in our buyers packet. If you as the buyer want more training than what is offered by the seller, Pool Route Pros, Inc. is available to give you other options to get the training and education that you desire.
Buyers Training
As one of the largest pool route brokers on the west coast, we have sold hundreds of pool routes in the past years, some of them to experienced buyers, but a majority to new buyers that know little or nothing about our industry when they first contact us. For experienced buyers, the process is simple: look at the accounts briefly, and take over the route.On the opposite end of the spectrum, for our new buyers, we want to make sure that you are as successful as possible and in order to do so, you must be trained thoroughly to be able to service a pool and continue the success of your pool route.
With any pool route purchased through Pool Route Pros, Inc.,
new buyers are given anywhere from two to four (2 - 4) weeks of basic pool route service training depending on how quickly one catches on. Servicing a pool is not brain surgery, but there is a certain science in order to keep the water chemistry accurate, keeping algae out, and making sure the water stays clear for your clients. For every new buyer Pool Route Pros, Inc. comes into contact with, we supply our water chemistry book that was written by one of our employees to be able to have you start to learn the general knowledge of water chemistry while we work on finding the right pool route for you.
Basic training from the seller will include every aspect of service: water chemistry, basic repairs, filter cleans, and simple business practices. The more advanced
repairs are usually not covered in the basic training offered through the seller. Repairs can easily be learned from the seller after the fact, you can sub them out, or you can use one of our many referrals provided to you in our buyers packet. If you as the buyer want more training than what is offered by the seller, Pool Route Pros, Inc. is available to give you other options to get the training and education that you desire.
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