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How to Sell a Short-Term Rental & Vacation Rental Management Company in Florida

July 23, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

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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5 Mistakes That Will Kill the Value of Your Business (And How to Avoid Them)

July 9, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The most sophisticated owners I work with aren’t waiting until they’re “ready to sell.” They’re building a business that’s sellable years in advance.

Filed Under: bestbusinessbroker, cepa, certifiedbroker, clearwaterbusinessbroker, exitplan, exitplanning, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker Tagged With: #sellmybusiness, business, cepa, Florida Business Broker, ibba, Lakeland, michaelshea, orlando, tampa, Tampa Business Broker, Transworld

Hillsborough County’s Middle Market: What’s Actually Selling and What It’s Selling For

July 8, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

The Hillsborough County middle market remains active, but buyers are becoming increasingly disciplined.

Filed Under: exitplanning, sba, sbabackedloan, Tampa Business Sales, tampabusinessbroker, transworldbusinessadvisors Tagged With: #m&a, buyers, electrical, hillsborough, hillsborough county, HVAC, landscaping, largo, Michael Shea, new tampa, plumbing, Pool Services, roofing, Tampa Business Broker, transworld business advisors, wesley chapel

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