Margaret Perry

Margaret Perry, CBI, LREA — Senior Advisor

Gateway School Sales

For preschool and daycare owners planning their next chapter, a smooth license transfer can make—or break—a sale.  Margaret Perry has guided owners through that critical step for more than eight years at Gateway School Sales, the childcare‑focused division of Gateway Mergers & Acquisitions.

A Licensed Real Estate Agent (LREA) with the Texas Real Estate Commission and a Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) through the International Business Brokers Association, Margaret blends real‑estate savvy with deep transaction experience. Her 27‑year background in management, marketing, and negotiations equips her to protect confidentiality, anticipate regulatory hurdles, and keep deal momentum strong.

Specialized Expertise for Childcare Transactions

• License & Permit Transfers: Coordinates with Texas Health & Human Services and other state agencies to ensure timely transfer of childcare center licenses, director certifications, and food‑program permits.
• Real Estate & Lease Assignments: Navigates lease assumptions, landlord approvals, and, when real estate is included, title and survey issues unique to school properties.
• Compliance Readiness: Guides sellers on documentation—fire inspections, background‑check rosters, minimum‑standards audits—so buyers secure financing without delays.
• Valuation Insight: Applies formal training in business valuation to reflect enrollment trends, subsidy mix, staffing ratios, and facility condition—key drivers of preschool value.

Professional Snapshot

• 8+ years selling preschools and daycares with Gateway School Sales
• 27+ years in business management & marketing
• Active member, Texas Association of Business Brokers
• B.A. in Journalism (Advertising focus), University of Texas at Arlington

Beyond the Closing Table

Raised in a large family, Margaret excels at collaborative negotiations and brings genuine empathy to owner conversations. Outside the office she enjoys gardening, canning, beekeeping, dancing—and, most of all, playing with her grandchildren, who remind her daily why quality early‑childhood education matters.

Whether you operate a single‑site preschool or a multi‑location center, Margaret’s blend of licensing know‑how, deal discipline, and client‑first care makes her a trusted guide to turning your years of dedication into the next owner’s opportunity.