Vehicle lease broker for businesses and drivers

Small business owners, self-employed drivers and individuals pay a flat fee. In some cases a dealer or leasing company pays a referral fee or commission.

A flat fee per lease arranged, or a dealer commission. Fleet clients can bring repeat deals as leases come up for renewal.

• Negotiating
• Comparing lease terms and numbers
• Building relationships with dealers
• Clear communication with customers

• Many states require a dealer or broker license to arrange vehicle sales or leases, so check with your state DMV before taking fees
• Be transparent about any fee you receive from dealers to avoid consumer protection problems
• Consider general liability and errors and omissions insurance
• Customers may blame you if a dealer changes terms late in the deal, so get everything in writing
• Deals are lumpy, so don't count on steady monthly income at first

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $500 to $4,000, depending on your licensing, insurance, software and marketing choices. Check your state's requirements before taking fees, since those can change what you need to budget.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many deals you close and whether you charge flat fees or receive referral fees. Deals are lumpy, so income may not be steady at first.

Many states require a dealer or broker license to arrange vehicle sales or leases, so check with your state DMV before taking fees. Also check insurance such as general liability and errors and omissions, and be transparent about any dealer fees.