Fee structures on Florida gas station transactions are more varied than on standard commercial real estate, because a single deal can involve real estate, an operating business, equipment, inventory, and sometimes a lease assignment — each of which can be compensated differently.
This guide explains how Florida station fees are typically structured and what should be in writing before you engage. For the national picture, see commission structures and fees.
How Fees Are Usually Structured
Most Florida station sales are compensated as a percentage of gross sale price under a written listing agreement, with the percentage negotiated based on price, complexity, and whether the assignment is exclusive.
Larger real-estate-heavy and NNN investment sales generally carry lower percentages than smaller business-only deals, where the absolute dollar fee has to justify the same volume of work.
Business, Equipment, and Inventory Components
Where the transaction conveys both real estate and an operating business, the agreement should state whether the fee applies to the combined price or to components separately. Fuel in tanks and saleable inventory are typically settled at closing and excluded from the fee base.
Ambiguity here is the most common source of fee disputes on Florida station deals — define the base explicitly.
Lease Assignments and Leasing Assignments
Lease transactions are usually compensated on aggregate rent over the term or as a stated dollar amount per assignment, not on a sale-price percentage. Dealer lease renewals and landlord representation are quoted separately.
See gas station leasing and lease negotiation.
What Should Be Disclosed in Writing
Every engagement should state the fee base and percentage, term and exclusivity, who pays, whether a cooperating broker is compensated from that fee, any protection period after expiration, and what marketing costs are reimbursable, if any.
Ask for that in writing before signing. We are happy to walk through structure on a specific deal — contact us or call (305) 518-1545. All transactions are brokered through Fausto Commercial.
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Speak With a Florida Gas Station Specialist
Request a confidential consultation or off-market opportunities and pricing through our contact page, or call +1-305-518-1545. The Gas Station Group is headquartered at 8603 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33143. Principal: Bobby Berrido.