Real Estate Services

Your property is more than just land and buildings — it’s a cornerstone of your financial future. Pointe Automotive specializes in unlocking its full potential through sale-leasebacks, 1031 exchanges, and strategic dispositions.

Contact us today to discuss how our real estate expertise can create long-term value for your business.

We don’t just understand business sales—we understand automotive businesses. From family-owned service centers to multi-unit franchise operators, Pointe Automotive’s team has experience selling and advising across all major verticals of the automotive aftermarket. We speak the language of your industry, know what buyers are looking for, and can position your business for the highest-value outcomes.

Our expertise includes:

• Auto Dealerships

• Quick lube and express oil change chains

• Tire and wheel centers

• Collision repair and body shops

• Car wash investments (tunnel, self-serve, and express)

• Used car dealerships and independent retail lots

• Mobile service and specialty performance shops

We also advise on the disposition of underperforming or legacy locations, helping you streamline your portfolio or exit entirely on favorable terms.

For many owners, sale-leasebacks are a proven way to convert illiquid real estate equity into working capital while continuing to operate from the same location. Under this structure, the property is sold to an investor, and the dealer signs a long-term lease, ensuring stability for both the operator and the investor.

Benefits of Sale-Leasebacks for Investors:

• Unlock immediate liquidity to fund acquisitions, remodels, or expansion

• Reduce debt and strengthen the balance sheet

• Retain full operational control of the dealership under a customized lease

• Attract institutional and private investors seeking stable, long-term returns

At Pointe Automotive, we structure sale-leasebacks with terms that protect owners while delivering competitive valuations to ensure maximum benefit.

Selling dealership real estate can create substantial tax liabilities. A 1031 exchange provides a powerful opportunity to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting proceeds into qualifying replacement properties.

How Pointe Automotive Assists With 1031 Exchanges:

• Planning and timing sales to align with exchange deadlines

• Identifying and sourcing replacement properties nationwide

• Coordinating with CPAs, attorneys, and qualified intermediaries

• Helping owners diversify into other automotive assets or passive, income-producing real estate

Whether you want to reinvest into another dealership property, transition into portfolio diversification, or create a passive income stream, we ensure your 1031 strategy preserves more of your wealth while positioning you for long-term success.

Vacant dealerships, shuttered collision centers, or facilities that no longer meet manufacturer requirements can quickly become financial burdens. Pointe Automotive specializes in repositioning and disposing of these properties to reduce carrying costs and return value to owners.

Our Disposition Services Include:

• Market analysis and valuation of vacant sites

• Targeted marketing to investors, developers, and alternate-use operators

• Negotiation of sales or assignments to qualified buyers

• Assistance with manufacturer approvals or site reassignments

Our national network of investors and franchise relationships allows us to move properties efficiently while achieving the best possible terms for owners.

At Pointe Automotive, we believe your real estate should serve as a tool for growth, wealth creation, and financial security. Whether you want to unlock capital with a leaseback, preserve wealth with a 1031 exchange, or eliminate the burden of a vacant property, we provide the insight, strategy, and execution needed to achieve your goals.

Automotive Real Estate is unlike any other asset class. From franchise compliance and zoning restrictions to buyer demand and investor appetite, it requires a specialist’s perspective. Pointe Automotive combines operational sector experience with real estate advisory expertise, offering a unique advantage to dealers.

Our Distinct Advantages:

• Licensed to transact in all 50 states with nationwide investor reach

• Over 40 years of real-world dealership and real estate experience

• Expertise in aligning real estate strategy with buy-sell transactions

• Integrated advisory services including M&A, capital structuring, and succession planning

• Confidential, dealer-focused representation every step of the way

Buying or selling an investment involves more than just a business transfer—it requires aligning operations, assets, and real estate for maximum value. At Pointe Automotive, we guide clients through the entire buy/sell process, ensuring every aspect of the transaction is professionally managed and financially optimized.

Our comprehensive M&A support includes:

• Accurate valuation of the dealership business and real estate

• Strategic deal structuring with real estate bifurcation when applicable

• Incorporating sale-leaseback opportunities to boost exit value

• Confidential marketing to targeted, qualified buyers

• Transaction coordination with attorneys, accountants, lenders, and OEMs

Whether you're selling a legacy location or acquiring additional rooftops, our brokerage services are designed to reduce friction, protect confidentiality, and deliver results.