Selling
Do you need a business broker? Broker vs direct sale vs operator
You do not need a business broker to sell, but one can help. A broker markets your business widely for a success fee. A direct sale to someone you know is private but depends on their funding. Selling to an operator like us is confidential and structured around you. The right choice depends on reach, privacy and control.
The three side by side
Each path has a different trade off.
Business broker
Wide reach and a managed process. You pay a fee at closing, and the business is shown to many buyers. TODO: owner to confirm whether to state a typical broker fee range; none is shown until supplied.
Direct sale to someone you know
Private and familiar. Often needs seller financing, and you manage the process yourself with your lawyer and accountant.
Selling to an operator like us
One confidential conversation with a buyer who intends to keep and run the business. Flexible stakes and structures.
When a broker makes sense
If you want the widest pool of buyers and are comfortable with the business being marketed, a broker is a reasonable choice. Ask how they will keep it confidential and which buyers they expect.
When a direct conversation makes sense
If privacy matters, if you want to stay involved, or if you care who ends up running the place, talk directly to a buyer first. It costs nothing and you can still hire a broker later.
Questions owners ask
Do I need a business broker to sell my business in Austin?
No. A broker is optional. You can sell directly to a buyer with your own lawyer and accountant.
Can I talk to a buyer before hiring a broker?
Yes. A direct conversation does not stop you hiring a broker later.
Will you work with my broker?
TODO: owner to confirm whether you work with sellers who already have a broker.
Is selling to an operator confidential?
Yes. We do not market your business, and the first conversation stays between us.
Book a confidential conversation
The first conversation costs nothing and stays between us. You set the timeline.
TODO: Google Calendar booking link not supplied yet.
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