A broker acts as an intermediary or a transfer agent between sellers and buyers of businesses. Brokers have the experience and training to assist in all aspects from valuation, coordination, advertising, buyer screening, negotiations, due diligence, and much more.. They can help save both valuable time and money. Search through our directory to locate a qualified broker in your state, region, or city.
Here are some services that a broker can offer:
Valuation- Do you
need help determining the most probable selling price? A broker has
experience, training, and knows your local market. They will be able to
determine a justifiable selling price.
Information Memorandum- Do you need an information
memorandom outlining the business for potential buyers. A broker can
assist in developing an information memorandom.
Biz Opportunity Search- Are
you a buyer looking for the right opportunity? A broker can help
find opportunities from a wide variety of sources.
Increased exposure-
As a seller, you will be able to reach more prospective buyers with a
broker.
Advertising- A
broker can create marketing material such as pamphelts, brochures, and
presentations, to aid in selling your company. They can also provide
tours to potential buyers.
Coordination- So
much goes on both the buyer side and seller side in terms of
coordinating lawyers, lenders, landlords, and CPAs. A broker can
coordinate all these activities while you can focus on running your
company.
Buyer Screening- Is
your buyer qualified? A broker can screen buyers to make sure that they
are financially qualified and are able complete the purchase.
Advice- Whether a buyer or seller, you will most likely
have numerous questions throughout the acquisition process. You will
need someone for sound advice. A broker can coordinate negotiaions and
provide the advice you need on deal structuring and more.
Confidentiality-
A broker can help maintain confidentiality throughout the acquisition
process.
Ease & Convenience- Can you run your company and
try to sell it at the same time? A broker provides owners the ability
to stay focused on running their business during the sale process which
can take 6 months to 12 months to complete.
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