Buyers frequently hold back 15% to 40% of the purchase price for 6 to 12 months. This holdback is tied to homeowner retention milestones, ensuring that contracts transfer successfully during the ownership transition.
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The Tampa Bay Business Market: What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know in 2026
If you are a business owner looking to exit in 2026, you cannot rely on general market momentum alone to carry your deal. Because buyers are conducting rigorous, forensic due diligence, preparation is your ultimate point of leverage.
How a Free Business Valuation Helps Tampa Business Owners Build Value—and Achieve the Best Exit
Owners who come prepared with a professional valuation consistently achieve better deal structures, higher multiples, and smoother transactions.
5 Reasons a “DIY” Valuation is Costing Tampa Business Owners Millions
However, in the eyes of a buyer, your “intangibles” (brand reputation, proprietary processes, and customer loyalty) often carry the most weight.
Why CPAs Who Ignore Business Transactions Are Leaving Money — and Clients — on the Table
Your client just told you they’re thinking about selling their business. Or buying one. What happens next determines whether you stay their trusted advisor — or get replaced by someone who saw the opportunity you missed. I’ve spent 21 years as a business broker in Florida. I’ve closed over 500 transactions totaling more than $50 […]