Unbiased Professionalism
Commonwealth Transitions has my highest recommendation after working with them on the sale of my Virginia practice. What stands out the most is the unbiased professionalism that was exhibited throughout the process. Fairness for both the buyer and the seller, and the ongoing quality of care for the patients was always in the forefront.
Ron Davis DDS, MBA
Commonwealth Transitions made the sale of my dental practice quick and easy
Commonwealth Transitions made the sale of my dental practice quick and easy. I am thankful I contacted them, as Bill took care of the sales end efficiently and Chris cranked out all the information and numbers needed. What a team they make! Dealing with them took the stress off of me. I am having a stress-free retirement and can thank Commonwealth Transitions.
Dr. Amy Hunter
Would hire again in a heartbeat
I wanted to thank you for helping me with the sale of my practice and building. I couldn’t have done it without you!
In facilitating the transition of my practice, you helped a younger dentist begin the pursuit of his dreams, and given me the chance to live out the rest of mine. I think I can summarize my experience with you by stating that if I had to do it over again, I would hire you in a heart beat.
Bob Pope DDS
I wanted to thank you guys for all your help in finding a buyer for the practice
I’m pleased I didn’t have to follow through with my plan to shut it down at the end of June. It was a much better solution to make a transition to another provider. Again I sincerely appreciate all you did.
Best Regards-
David Farley, DDS
“I was planning on shutting my doors, but gave Mr. Schulz a shot and he delivered a sale in 3 months. Great experience!”
Dr. Dale Mallory, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Commonwealth Transitions made the process of selling my practice move along very smoothly. Bill found a buyer very quickly and he and his staff were excellent to work with. I would highly recommend Commonwealth Transitions to all Dentists wishing to sell their practice.
Nancy Jordan, DDS, Grottoes, Virginia
Working with Commonwealth Transitions has been an awesome experience. Bill is extremely knowledgeable and does an incredible job matching potential buyers and sellers. I have purchased 2 practices with Bill and his team. They are extremely professional and go the extra mile to help buyers and sellers reach their goals. The premier company in the state of Virginia if you are buying or selling a dental practice!
Spenser Briggs, DMD, New Market, Virginia
Great working with all team members at Commonwealth Transitions!
Dr. Geith Kallas, Falls Church, Virginia
HE FOUND THE PERFECT BUYER
Mr Schulz found the perfect buyer for my practice, and we would have never completed the transition without him. I highly recommend.
Dr. Thomas P., Fredericksburg, Virginia
I COULDN’T BE HAPPIER
Bill Schulz did an outstanding job selling my practice and Real Estate, I couldn’t be happier with the the candidate we sold the practice to, and the service he provided.
Dr David DeViese, Madison, Virginia
EXCEEDED EXPECTATIONS
I had my practice listed with a competitor for 1 year, then contacted Bill. He sold my practice, and completely blew away my expectations. I regularly recommend him to my colleagues. Great Job!
Dr Pete McDonald, Blacksburg, Virginia
I felt like William had my best interests in mind and I know it is not easy to find good fits for some situations in this ever changing world. Bottom line is that I am pleased with your service and would not have been able to pull it off on my own. I will certainly recommend you to anyone else in the same situation. Glad I asked Dale Mallory who he used.
Dr Melvin Cruser (Seller)
Seamless Transition
I had been trying to sell my practice on my own for years till I met Bill. He carried myself and Dr Bearly (Buyer) through the process and it was seamless. Thank you Bill!
Dr David Dalley, Charlottesville, Virginia
Mr. Schulz provided critical guidance
Candor and honesty we’re hallmarks throughout the entire process. Mr. Schulz provided critical guidance with step and was always available to me. Getting a realistic appraisal was an important initial step that avoided my naively accepting an offer below market value.
Advising me on the criticality of keeping the news of the pending sale confidential was paramount to maintaining the output in the practice until the closing and in turn the value of the business. Meanwhile Mr. Schulz provided a checklist for me to use to create a notebook to collect critical information to have available at the closing.
Although I was asked to deal directly with the purchaser, Commonwealth Transitions was key and essential to insuring my safety in this process and procuring a fair and equitable price for our practice.
Dr. Walter Shields
Excellent Job
Bill did an excellent job helping me buy a dental practice. He
answered all questions and made it very easy for me. His listing was very accurate and he does not modify any numbers. Thank you Bill.
Amrish Patel (Buyer)
Extremely Professional
You guys did a great job, it was an amazing and smooth transition, extremely professional, I am very happy with the entire experience, I definitely recommend you guys to everyone, keep doing a good job. Thank you all, especially William.
Meysam Shayegh DDS (BUYER)
Bill provided excellent guidance throughout the process!
“One of the most important steps to selling your dental practice is finding the right broker. Bill Schulz of Commonwealth Transitions was knowledgeable, honest and gave me excellent guidance throughout the entire process. Once Bill listed my practice, he sold it within three months. The sale went very well, and I highly recommend Commonwealth Transitions. Thank you to Bill and his team for a job well done!!”
Dave DeBenedetto DDS
Bill was very responsive to my needs
“Commonwealth Transitions was excellent! Being a Virginia based company, Bill Schulz was in tune with local dental practices and specifics related to Virginia dental offices. Bill was very responsive to my needs and I believe I was the center of his attention throughout the transition. I very strongly recommend Commonwealth Transitions to assist with the sale of a dental office.”
Mike Denbar DDS
We would highly recommend Bill Schulz and Commonwealth Transitions to any dentist in Virginia who is looking to sell their dental practice!
When I became very sick and was unable to see patients for many months, my wife and I knew it was time to sell my dental practice. We also knew we didn’t have the expertise, time or energy required to properly evaluate it, advertise and deal with potential buyers. And so, we went in search of a broker.
After interviewing 5 brokers we knew we had a difficult decision to make. Each of them was well qualified in their field and we had to narrow it down to one broker. There were several things that made Bill Schulz stand out from the rest. First, he was persistent. He had been in contact with me numerous times over the years encouraging me to sell. Second, we knew he had many connections in the area and outside the area for potential buyers. Third, we were overwhelmingly impressed by his references. Not only did he provide 17 references before we even asked for them, but when we randomly called 5 of the references, they gave him GLOWING recommendations! The other brokers had a hard time even coming up with one!
Once we had selected Bill, he put us to work. He required a LOT of data about the practice for his evaluation. After we had given him all the reports, he crunched the numbers and analyzed all the info and came up with a very fair and accurate valuation for the practice. We all felt very comfortable with his assessment.
Through the whole process, Bill and his Operations Director, Chris Harman, were so responsive to all our phone calls, texts and e-mails. They were encouraging to us in this very difficult time in our lives. Bill found many potential buyers and, in the end, sold the practice and the building for the full evaluation price. We would highly recommend Bill Schulz and Commonwealth Transitions to any dentist in Virginia who is looking to sell their dental practice.
Richard H. Baier, DDS
Fantastic Choice!
“I was encouraged by a recently retired colleague to list my dental practice with Commonwealth Transitions when I was ready to sell. His advice proved sound and rewarding.
I found Bill Schulz to be professional, experienced and competent to assist along the path of retirement. He found many interested parties to inquire and tour my office and was patient as I considered and carefully chose a successor.
Once the dentist was chosen, he and Chris Harman provided step by step guidance throughout the process. Sample documents and checklists were provided and my questions were quickly and patiently addressed. The interface between lawyers and required documents was facilitated.
Chris, Operations Director for CT, was always cordial and quick to clarify and help with the interchange of information necessary to complete the transition. Every question and concern was addressed with professional courtesy and counsel.
I am glad to have selected Bill Schulz and Commonwealth Transitions to smooth the road to retirement.”
Larry W McCoy, D.D.S.
Personalized Experience!
“Bill and Chris were a great help in assisting me with finding a practice to purchase. Chris walked me through their process and helped answer all of my initial questions. When I first inquired about some of their practice listings, despite living 3 hours away, Bill drove out to Virginia Beach to meet with me and learn about what I was looking for in a practice.
Their team works hard to find buyers for their listings that will be a good fit for a successful transition. The breakdown of the practice’s financial statements was clear and accurate, and they helped put me in contact with some great bankers as well. I would highly recommend reaching out to them if you are looking to sell your practice or are interested in acquiring one of their listed practices.”
Dr. Patrick Grube (Buyer)
Best Of The Best In DC Area!
“I don’t have enough words to thanks Bill and his team for helping me with the adquisition of my practice and real estate, actually my second one with them and I couldn’t have done it without them!
The experience to buy a practice could be very difficult and tired, but Bill make things extremely easy for both parts. They guide you through the process from the very beginning to the end, always there to solve any questions, and give you the extra support we need!!!
I highly recommend them, and one more time thanks for everything!!!
Joshua Anderson DDS
I strongly recommend Commonwealth Transitions and Bill Schulz, Jr.
Fellow Dentists,
In 2018, I requested a meeting with William F. Schulz, Jr., the owner of Commonwealth Transitions, LLC. I liked the idea that Bill Schulz operated exclusively in Virginia and was also a licensed Commercial Realtor in Virginia. I was 69 years old at that time and realized that transition to retirement and another General Dentist was on the near horizon.
At our 2018 meeting, Bill was tuned in to my concerns and worries concerning the next step. He offered sage advice without any pressure.
This April, 2020, I contacted Bill again and told him that despite, and perhaps of the Covid 19 situation, I was ready to market my General Dentistry practice
Bill put me in touch with several potential buyers. His philosophy is that any sale must be a “win-win” proposition for both buyer and seller.
I have now sold my practice to a General Dentist 30 years younger than me who is energetic and enthusiastic. He is also more proficient in many of the more recent technological developments in Dentistry.
Without the guidance and referrals from Commonwealth Transitions, LLC, I may still be in our local dental society newsletter with little to no interest. Bill Schulz’s guidance and knowledge were crucial to connections that made the sale of my practice possible.
I strongly recommend Commonwealth Transitions and Bill Schulz, Jr. to any dentist looking to buy or sell an existing practice.
John J. Krygowski, DDS
Commonwealth Transitions matched me to my dream practice. From a buyer’s perspective, I couldn’t have asked for more!
In early 2019 I was looking for a practice to buy in Virginia, where I was born and raised. I had enjoyed life on the West Coast for several years following dental school, but it was time to come home. The long-distance element amplified an already frustrating and overwhelming position: I had a hyper-specific vision of what I was looking for, but no leads. So I cold-called several practice brokers that Spring to introduce myself, one of them being Bill Schulz. My experience with Bill was significantly more positive than with the other brokers.
From our first conversation, he was fully engaged, optimistic, and carefully managed my expectations. From his thoughtful responses, it was obvious that he was actually listening to me on a deep level while also parsing through all my emotions as I tried to articulate my vision. His years of experience and business acumen were tremendous assets that helped bring me up to speed. I also appreciated the low-pressure manner in which he presented potential practices for me to review.
I never had trouble getting in touch with Bill as the months went on, and when I returned home for the holidays last December, he and Chris Harman hosted my wife and me at their beautiful headquarters in historic downtown Charlottesville.
It was a mostly celebratory occasion; I had just met with one of Bill’s clients and it was obvious that I’d found my practice. From that point forward, both he and Chris continued to assist me with all the moving parts to make it happen. The term “value-added” comes to mind.
Ryan C. Simone, DDS
I wanted to thank you guys for all your help in finding a buyer for the practice. I’m pleased I didn’t have to follow through with my plan to shut it down at the end of June. It was a much better solution to make a transition to another provider. Again I sincerely appreciate all you did.
Best Regards-
David Farley, DDS
Smooth Transition!
Thank you for the smooth transition of our practice sale. It took a little while but Greg and I are both pleased.
Thanks again!
Drs. Greg Koontz & Harry Spalding
Commonwealth Transitions helped in the sale of my practice, every step of the way.
I researched for the right brokerage firm for several years before focusing on Commonwealth Transitions to represent the sale of my practice. The research paid off and my practice sold in 2020. Bill, Chris, and John helped navigate every step of the way. With their extensive marketing and expertise in practice valuation, they are the “go to” brokerage for selling and buying a dental practice!
Buying and Selling a dental practice can be one of the most challenging projects dentists have to undertake. Let’s face it, we are clinicians with our expertise in delivering dentistry. Commonwealth Transitions helped in the sale of my practice, every step of the way.
After all, It isn’t a process we embark on every day. From analyzing the practice, determining the right appraisal, to identifying and connecting with motivated and true buyers, they made sure all benchmarks for the sale were met. Experience and a proven successful track record will make for a smooth process and a win-win for the buyer and the seller.
Karen S. McAndrew DMD, MS
Phenomenal Experience
I have recently purchased a practice being represented by Bill and Commonwealth Transitions, and the experience was phenomenal to say the least. Their team is very comprehensive in handling all the needs of both the buyer and seller to help insure as smooth of a transition as possible.
Dylan Krupp, DMD
Awesome Experience
In 2014 my family and I experienced a life changing event. I contacted Bill Schulz and Commonwealth Transitions and we were able to very smoothly transition my solo Prosthodontic practice to a very capable prosthodontist in 2015. After 38 years of solo practice, I was apprehensive, as can be expected. Bill told me what to do, I did it, and it all worked out fine
I have since worked with Bill for several years. Bill is a true professional who consistently delivers on his promises. He provides a thorough analysis to his clients on why his valuations make the most sense. “Practice Sales” is an art to Bill. He does an amazing job of disclosing information, seen and unseen. He sets proper expectations and holds everyone involved in a sale accountable to tight timelines. Selling practices is not a “numbers game” to Bill. He seeks the right person at the right price for his client and the market.
I recommend Commonwealth Transitions whole heartedly and without reservation.
John Rose, DDS