Seller Checklist

1. Review all Sales Contract documents
2. Remove any items not included in sale and replace, if necessary
3. Contact attorney to prepare Purchase and Sale Agreement
4. Contact accountant to request a proposed allocation of the purchase price to include in the first draft of the Purchase and Sale Agreement
5. Check regulatory compliance status OSHA/ HIPAA form
6. Letter of transfer (introduction to patients) with Buyer’s approval
7. Seller’s attorney review lease for recapture clause and other negative clauses in lease prior to contacting landlord
8. Contact Lessor regarding lease-assignment or new lease in Buyer’s name
9. Set up meeting between employees and Buyer
10. Employee Issues
    1. Prepare statement of benefits due employees
    2. Avoid giving raises; allow Buyer to give raises
    3. Wind up retirement plan contributions (if applicable) to allow Buyer to come in with a clean slate
    4. Pay employees for any unused vacation/ sick leave
11. Determine how Accounts Receivable will be collected
12. Pay off any credit balances to patients
13. Transfer any contracts relating to the practice to Buyer
14. Transfer Seller’s unemployment rate to Buyer if beneficial to Buyer (see CPA) if, after closing date, Seller will not be paying payroll taxes in the Maryland
15. Notify suppliers of transfer
16. Transfer utilities into Buyer’s name
17. Transfer telephone listing (including any Yellow Page ad) to Buyer’s name, website?
18. Contact Dental Insurance Plans to transfer practice
19. Insurance – Obtain a copy of certificate of insurance for malpractice or tail policy, if applicable
20. Cancel any insurance that will not be needed after the sale
21. Notify State Board
22. Bill of Sale, State Recordation, etc…

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