GUIDE
How to find a business broker
What to ask before you hire.
Ask about the engagement, not the slogan
A useful first meeting covers what is being sold, who may be told, how buyers are approached, and how the fee works. A firm that will not discuss the fee is not more professional. It is less clear.
You can also sell without a broker. Many people ask how to sell without one. That is a real option if you can run confidentiality and diligence yourself.
Fit is industry and process
A broker who knows your kind of buyer is more useful than a slogan about closed deals.
Start with a preliminary range if you want a number before you hire anyone. You do not owe a listing because you looked.
Questions
Do I have to hire a broker to look at a range?
No. The range is a starting conversation. Hiring a broker is a separate choice.
Should I interview more than one?
Yes, if you plan to hire. Compare the scope and the fee, not a slogan.