Thank you to all who have shared your comments. There's not much to say or add except that I continue to be touched by the true heart of innkeepers. Carry on!

Thank you for your comments, Gale. We'll take your suggestion for a post-seminar "Where To Go From Here" list on board.

Thanks for your comments, Vinnie. Unrealisitc valuations by owners is a cause of many inns staying on the market even longer than they would under normal conditions. It's one of the reasons why at The B&B Team we don't take on work unless we can do a professional valuation that results in a price that is both reasonable and defensible. Some brokers will simply ask what a seller wants and list the property at that price. That's unacceptable, in our view. There's always a compromise between what a seller wants and what a buyer wants, but that's what creates a marketplace!

Thanks, Cindi. You are absolutley right when it comes to actually selling. While our article was intended to communicate issues of value, even correctly valued and well marketed inns can take 2-3 years in NORMAL times, and these are anything but normal!

Thanks for the questions, Chuck. Anyone considering any kind of construction project should check with local authorites for permission. And any new business might be regulated. It seems to me that, in general, if an inn can currently offer massage services to their guests, that having a dedicated space for that purpose shouldn't be a problem. But ordinances might dictate that any "spa" facility meet certain guidelines. There will always be a difference between offering spa services in a facility for your guests and having a spa open to the public (a day spa) which would truly be a new type of business with licensing and permitting issues. When in doubt, ALWAYS check with your local government.

Thanks for the comment, Henri. You have personally helped me link to more folks on Facebook, and I appreciate the guidance and encouragement. When I have a bit of spare time, I'll have to map out a strategy like you suggest.