Buying and Selling a Bed and Breakfast

Things aspiring innkeepers should know before buying a bed and breakfast in a bad economy, including interviews with two industry experts.

From Commerce Team, a list of issues to consider before signing a purchase agreement.

Our collection of for sale listings; existing and potential B&Bs.

From The B&B Team, an article about one of the most important issues for prosepctive innkeepers: money.

From Commerce Team, a list of issues to consider before selling your B&B.

The economy may not have hurt the B&B industry as severely as some sectors, but according to Roxanne Kolbe of Innmatchmakers.com it has change the way buyers buy and innkeepers sell.

For all hopeful innkeepers who think it’ll be a snap to convert a residential home into an inn: Do your homework.

Want to know what you'll be getting into when you own a B&B? Learn the main obstacles you'll encounter and the attitude you'll need as you begin your quest.

Considering it is such a diverse industry, it’s impressive that telling data can be collected regarding inns and innkeepers. Each year the Professional Association of Innkeepers International (PAII) accumulates facts and figures on inns, income, occupancy and more and issues it in an annual report which offers a snapshot of who we are.

Any innkeeper can tell you that choosing a name for a bed and breakfast is one of the most anxiety-producing events they’ll ever face. So, what’s in a name?

Dealing with city rules and regulations is one thing. Dealing with neighbors is another. Anyone who has opened a bed and breakfast where there wasn’t one before has to do a lot of tap dancing to assure neighbors that their new business will be an asset.