Selling a Business

Business Broker Fees & Commission

How business broker fees work — success-based commission, the Double Lehman scale, and why there's no upfront fee.

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One of the first questions owners ask is what it costs to sell. Here’s a straight answer: our fee is success-based — we’re paid when your business sells, aligning our interests with yours.

No upfront fee

The valuation and the initial process cost you nothing. We invest in your sale because we only succeed when you do.

How the commission works

Fees are typically a percentage of the sale price, often on a tiered scale (commonly a “Double Lehman” structure) that decreases as the price rises. The exact rate depends on the size and complexity of your business.

What the fee pays for

A complete team of brokers, attorneys, CPAs, and finance experts; confidential marketing; buyer qualification; negotiation; and the diligence defense that gets your deal closed at the right number.

Frequently asked

Questions owners ask us

How much do business brokers charge?

Fees are typically a success-based percentage of the sale price, often on a tiered scale that decreases as the price rises. There is no upfront fee.

Do I pay anything if my business doesn't sell?

No. Our fee is contingent on a successful sale — the valuation and process cost you nothing up front.

What is a Double Lehman fee?

A common commission scale where the percentage steps down as the sale price increases.

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