Choosing the wrong broker can cost you six figures. In a market like Tampa, where buyers are active and competition is strong, picking the right advisor matters more than most owners realize.
- Proven deal history (not just listings)
- Accurate valuation process (not inflated promises)
- Buyer network depth
- Confidential marketing strategy
- Experience in your industry
- Deal structure expertise
- Communication and responsiveness
Before signing with any broker, make sure they check all seven boxes—or you could be leaving money on the table.
Michael Shea represents the Tampa Florida Transworld office. In business since 2005, he has established a reputation as a trusted business broker across Florida’s key markets- from Tampa to Orlando, Melbourne, and more. Over the past two decades, Michael and his team have closed over $1 Billion in sold business volume and presided over more than 450 transactions. His credentials include the IBBA Certified Business Intermediary®, and most recently, the prestigious Certified Exit Planning Advisor® (CEPA) credential. He is also a Florida Licensed Real Estate Broker and Business Brokers of Florida Board Certified Intermediary