Transaction volume is quantitative. But some of what you need to evaluate in a broker is qualitative — and the fastest way to assess it is to listen to how they talk about your industry.
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Why a Broker Who Charges Upfront Fees: It Has Already Told You Something Important
By Michael Shea | Transworld Business Advisors of Tampa Bay When you interview a business broker, you are evaluating their competence, their market reach, their track record, and their personality. Those things matter. But before any of them, there is a structural question that determines whose interests a broker is actually serving: do they […]
The Co-Brokerage Question: One Answer Tells You Everything About Whose Side Your Broker Is On
Follow up with: have you co-broked on closed deals in the past year, and can you give me an example? Asking for a real transaction turns a policy conversation into a track record conversation, and track records are harder to fake.
The Most Important Question to Ask Any Business Broker: Where, Exactly, Will My Listing Go?
What is your process for reaching buyers who are not actively searching? This question separates brokers who rely entirely on inbound platform traffic from those who actively prospect their databases.
Why Represented Sellers Get Better Outcomes: The Data on Business Brokers — and 5 Things to Look For Before You Sign
The best time to engage a broker is before you feel the urgency to sell. Sellers who come to the table under pressure — from burnout, health issues, a business downturn, or a partnership dispute