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Average Startup & Continuing Operation Costs Plus Links Below

1

Deposit

$295-$425 one time cost, based on monthly rent. 

3

Signage

$75-$100 for directory and office sign (one time fee).

5

Insurance

$3,900-$7,500+ per year. Our agents offer financing with 20% down. 

7

Dealers License

$175 for the application fee. 

9

Prelicensing Class

$99 through us. 

11

Zoning Letter

$0 to $35 for our locations (watch out-Gwinnett charges $300 for this letter alone! And it is a MANDATORY form on

your location)

13

Paperwork Assistance

We charge JUST $395 to help complete application, which INCLUDES YOUR LLC FORMATION. If you do it yourself, you will still need to spend $100 to form an LLC.

15

Office Setup

$0 to $800 for printer, phone, computer, supplies, etc. 

17

Dealer Management Services

Optional, but highly recommended.  $100-$135 per month. 

19

Trade Association Membership

$250 per year through GIADA. Recommended, not mandatory. 

2

Monthly Rent

$295-425 per month. 

4

Phone

$80-125 per month depending on options, must be in business trade name.  

6

Bond

$300-$2800+ based on credit score. Most with 650 credit score runs around $1200 for the licensing period of two years. 

8

Fingerprinting

$55 required by board.

10

Business License

$150-500 depending on office location.

12

Fire/Zoning Inspection

$0 to $195 (most of our offices are free).

14

Dealer Tags

$86 for 3 tags.

16

Notary Services for Documents

Free for those that choose paperwork assistance. Others may charge a small nominal fee of $5-$20 per page. 

18

Continuing Education (CE)

$95 every two years through us. 

Links

Paperwork:

Prelicensing/CE Class Registration:

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