Selling a Business

Selling With vs. Without a Business Broker

Can you sell your business yourself? Sometimes. Here's an honest look at what a broker actually adds.

1,000+ businesses sold  ·  $2.5B transacted  ·  96% success rate

Plenty of owners consider selling on their own. It’s a fair question — so here’s an honest answer about what a broker actually does, and when it’s worth it.

What selling alone costs you

  • Confidentiality is hard to protect when you’re the one reaching out to buyers
  • You negotiate against professional buyers who do this for a living
  • Qualifying buyers and running diligence is a second full-time job
  • Studies consistently show represented sales close more often, and at better terms

What a broker adds

Confidential access to qualified buyers, a defensible valuation, negotiation leverage, and a team that keeps your deal alive through diligence — all while you keep running your business.

Frequently asked

Questions owners ask us

Can I sell my business without a broker?

You can, but you take on confidentiality risk, buyer qualification, negotiation, and diligence yourself — while running your business.

Is it worth paying a broker?

A good broker typically protects confidentiality, brings more qualified buyers, and improves both close rate and terms.

What does a broker do that I can't?

Confidential access to a vetted buyer network, professional negotiation, and diligence defense with a full deal team.

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