In Florida, there’s also a specific issue worth noting: business brokers who handle the real estate component of a transaction — whether it’s a property sale or lease negotiation — are required to hold a Florida real estate license. As both a licensed Florida real estate broker and a certified business intermediary, I can handle both sides of a transaction seamlessly and leg
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5 Reasons Clearwater and St. Pete Business Owners Are Selling Right Now — And What It Means for You
If you’ve been paying attention to the business marketplace in Tampa Bay, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg over the past few years, you’ve likely noticed something: more businesses are changing hands. Quality listings are attracting multiple offers. Transactions are closing faster and, in many cases, at prices that would have seemed optimistic just a decade ago. […]
7 Things Every Tampa Bay Business Owner Must Do Before Listing Their Business for Sale
Selling a business is one of the most significant financial events of your lifetime. Whether you’ve spent five years or thirty years building what you own, the decisions you make in the months before you list will determine how much money you walk away with — and whether the deal closes at all. As a […]
5 Reasons Clearwater Business Owners Trust Michael Shea With Their Exit
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Why Michael Shea Is Tampa Bay’s Go-To Business Broker (7 Reasons That Actually Matter)
With more than 475 completed transactions and over $1.5 billion in deal volume, Shea operates at a level most brokers never reach.