If you've been thinking about what comes next for your business — retirement, stepping back, or just exploring your options — we'd like to have a straightforward conversation. No brokers. No pressure. Just an honest discussion about what you've built and what it could be worth.
If any of that sounds like you, you're in the right place.
Tell Us About Your BusinessFill out the short form below or give us a call. You tell us a little about your business — size, location, how long you've been running it. That's it for now.
No sales pitch. No pressure. We'll ask about the business, tell you about who we are and how we buy, and answer any questions you have. If it feels like a fit, we move forward. If not, there's no obligation.
Based on your financials, we'll put together a straightforward offer — what we'll pay, how the deal is structured, and what the transition looks like. No games. No lowballing. A number that reflects what you've built.
We move at your pace. If you want to stay involved in the transition, we welcome that. If you want a clean break, we can structure it that way. We typically close in 60–90 days from a signed letter of intent.
My name is Avi Hoffer. I've spent my career acquiring and operating businesses in commercial real estate, industrial development, and now trades services. I'm not a private equity fund. I'm not a roll-up machine that buys companies, strips them down, and moves on.
I'm looking for owner-operated HVAC businesses that were built with care — and I want to keep building them. That means keeping your team, your reputation, and the relationships you've spent years earning.
When you talk to me, you're talking to the decision-maker. There's no committee. No approval chain. If I like what I hear and the numbers work, I can move fast. And I'll always be straight with you about what I can and can't do.
"I'm not here to squeeze margin out of what you built. I'm here to run it well and grow it — because that's how everyone wins."— Avi Hoffer, Cornerstone Acquisitions Group
Residential and light commercial HVAC — installation, repair, and maintenance. Service contract revenue is a plus but not required.
We focus on established businesses, not startups. If you've been running for 10+ years and have a steady customer base, let's talk.
We're actively buying in Iowa, Nebraska, Eastern Washington, Boise, New Mexico, and surrounding areas.
The best businesses we've seen are the ones where the owner is still the heart of it. We know how to buy those and keep them running.
Fill out the short form and we'll reach out within one business day. There's no commitment and no pressure — just a conversation about your business and what options might make sense for you.
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(800) 288-9341It depends on your revenue, profitability, and the nature of your customer base — but for an established HVAC company doing $1.5M–$7M in annual revenue, you're typically looking at a multiple of 4–7× your annual operating profit (EBITDA). A company doing $300,000 in annual operating profit might sell for $1.2M–$2.1M. We'll walk you through the math on your specific situation during our first conversation.
Your team stays. We're not buying your business to cut costs — we're buying it to run it and grow it. The technicians, office staff, and managers who built the business with you are a core part of what we're acquiring. We'll honor existing compensation arrangements and, in most cases, provide more stability and benefits than a small independent operation can offer.
No. A business broker typically charges 8–12% of the sale price, which on a $2M transaction is $160,000–$240,000 coming out of your pocket. We work directly with sellers. You're welcome to involve an attorney or CPA — we'd actually encourage it — but there's no need for a broker in the middle.
From initial conversation to a signed letter of intent typically takes 2–6 weeks, depending on how quickly we can review your financials and get aligned on terms. From LOI to closing is usually another 60–90 days for due diligence and legal documents. The whole process can move faster if you're motivated to close quickly, or slower if you need more time.
For an initial conversation, you just need to give us a rough sense of annual revenue. To make an offer, we'll ask for 2–3 years of tax returns or profit-and-loss statements, a list of your key employees and their roles, and a general description of your customer mix. We keep everything confidential under a non-disclosure agreement before you share any financials.
It's never too early. In fact, the owners who get the best outcomes are usually the ones who start the conversation 12–24 months before they actually want to close. It gives you time to understand the process, decide if it's right for you, and structure the deal the way you want. There's no obligation at any stage — a conversation is just a conversation.
Usually yes. Your business name, your local reputation, and the relationships you've built are a significant part of what we're buying. In most cases it makes far more sense to keep operating under a trusted local name than to rebrand. If there's ever a reason to consider a change, we'd discuss it openly with you well in advance.