Selling your business: FAQ

Yes. We don't list your business publicly and we're glad to sign an NDA before you share financials.

No. You can talk with us directly. If you already work with a broker or advisor, we're happy to work with them.

We focus on established, owner-operated businesses with a steady customer base and a solid team. Reach out and we'll tell you honestly if it's a fit.

We buy businesses to keep them running, and that depends on the people already there. Keeping your team is part of our plan.

Yes. With a real estate background, we can buy the building or land with the business, or lease it from you after the sale.

We're open to it, along with other flexible structures. It can mean a better total price and tax advantages for you. Talk to your own advisor about your situation.

It depends on the business and your timing. We move quickly and won't drag things out.

We focus on businesses with steady customers and real earnings once owner perks are added back. If you're unsure, reach out and we'll tell you honestly.

Our focus is Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties.

No. It's a rough illustration based on simplified assumptions. A real valuation requires reviewing your financials.

Usually yes. In a typical asset or stock sale the customer agreements move with the business. A buyer will want to see the list, terms and renewal history, and some agreements may need customer notice. Your attorney should review the language. Selling an HVAC business →

Generally, yes. Annual backflow testing is required for many commercial properties and tends to repeat year after year, which buyers like because it is predictable. Selling a plumbing business →

Open jobs are usually reviewed one by one. The purchase agreement typically spells out who earns and bills what portion of WIP, and how deposits and retainage are treated. A WIP schedule makes this much easier. Selling an electrical business →

Buyers typically look at normalized earnings. Revenue from an unusual storm year may be weighted less than steady repeat work, so it helps to show what a normal year looks like. Selling a roofing business →

Often, yes. Contracted recurring revenue is usually viewed as more predictable than project installs, so it typically receives more weight in a valuation. Selling a fire & security business →

They can. Buyers will want to understand workmanship warranties still outstanding and how they will be honored. The purchase agreement typically allocates that responsibility. Selling a solar business →

Not automatically. Most require the manufacturer's approval. A buyer will usually want to speak with the manufacturer early in the process. Selling a generator business →

Because elevators require ongoing maintenance and inspection, contracts tend to renew, and switching providers is a hassle for building managers. That stability makes earnings more predictable. Selling an elevator business →

Typically, yes. Equipment you own at customer sites and the associated rental agreements are often a meaningful part of the business value. Selling a water treatment business →

Fence work in Florida is generally licensed locally. A buyer will need to confirm the county and city licenses or certificates of competency required where you work. Selling a fencing business →

Equipment is often appraised separately, and the deal may value it either inside the purchase price or as an added asset. It helps to have a current list with year, hours and condition. Selling a paving business →

That concentration is a risk buyers notice, but it is not a deal breaker. A history with the builder and a plan for the relationship after closing helps. Selling a paver business →

Deposits on jobs not yet completed are usually treated as a liability the buyer takes on, often with a matching price adjustment. A clean deposit and backlog schedule makes this simple. Selling a glass & impact window business →

Often, yes. The business name, phone number, website and reviews are typically included, which is why keeping the name after a sale can protect value. Selling a garage door business →

Many machine shops sit in owner-held buildings. We can buy the real estate with the business or lease it from you, which can provide ongoing income after you sell. Selling a machine shop business →

Individual welder certifications belong to the welders, so retaining your team is important. Company-level certifications usually need to be reviewed or reissued under new ownership. Selling a metal fabrication business →

It can be, because installation and permitting expertise is harder to replicate. It depends on margins and how dependent the work is on the owner. Selling a sign & print shop business →

Possibly. Owner-dependent businesses can still sell, often with a longer transition period where you train the next operator. That plan is part of the deal structure. Selling a welding business →

Signed backlog shows future revenue, but buyers look at the margins on those jobs and the deposits taken. A clean backlog report helps. Selling a millwork business →

Inventory is often counted at closing and added at cost or an agreed value. Clean inventory records make this smoother. Selling a distribution business →

Very often. Industrial-zoned land with outdoor storage is limited in South Florida, so the site can be a meaningful part of value. We can buy the land or lease it from you. Selling a supply yard business →

Usually more like income-producing real estate, based on net operating income. Our real estate background means we can evaluate both the property and the operations. Selling a self storage business →

Very. Buyers usually want a long remaining lease term. If you own the building, we can buy it or lease it from you. Selling a laundromat business →

Yes. Car washes are often tied to valuable land, and we can buy the real estate with the business or structure a lease. Selling a car wash business →

Usually through an equipment appraisal combined with the earnings it produces. Any equipment loans are typically paid off at closing. Selling an equipment rental business →