Selling a Business

With over 50 years of combined experience and hundreds of successfully sold businesses, we know the selling process. Our expertise extends well beyond that of a conventional real estate agent or commercial broker. Century 21 is the largest real estate network in the world, making us a top tier business brokerage team that offers the highest quality of service.

What You Should Know When Selling a Business

What You Should Know When Selling a Business

  • Selling a business is not an overnight process
    On average, it takes between 6-9 months to sell a business. Each sale is unique- some may sell sooner, some may sell later. We suggest beginning the sales process 9 months prior to your target sell-date.
  • The most common mistake when selling a business is a lack of preparation
    Before you decide to list your business, ensure everything is in top operating order. Ensure your financial records are up to date as up to date information will be crucial information pertaining to your sale.
  • Be realistic
    We often see sellers set too high of a price or too low of a price on their business. Let us help you determine fair market value!

4 Questions You Should Ask Your Buyer

How much business experience do they have?
Why are they interested in your business?
Do you have any other partners that are involved?
How much do you have to invest in the business right now?

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What are the benefits of selling with Century 21

What are the benefits of selling with Century 21

  • We oversee the entire transaction from finding a buyer to the day the business exchanges hands. We involve ourselves with every process from start to finish which facilities the sale and increases the odds of closing the deal. Save yourself the hassle of dealing with inquiries and tire kickers and let us sort through the leads to establish who is a qualified buyer and who is not. Let us deal with the banks, the franchisor, and the landlords. Save yourself the time commitment and the headaches.
  • Our client base is extensive. We have over 5000 contacts looking to purchase a business.
  • We proactively search for a buyer for your business. Not only do we market the business directly to our enormous client base, we also reach out and expose your business to those who may not have been in contact with our team before.
  • We understand and respect confidentiality.
  • We know fair market value. We can accurately and appropriately price your business.
  • We provide more services to the buyer which ultimately helps close your sale. We offer to apply for financing on behalf of the buyer to secure financing. We also offer help and explanation to a buyer when they are applying to a franchise.
  • We act as an intermediary to negotiate on your behalf and protect your interests.
  • We can expedite the entire selling process by ensuring communication between all parties and deadlines being met.