More Reasons to Use Business Team

Business Team is the largest and most established business brokerage in the Western United States. Our 140+ agents have successfully sold over 4,000 businesses. Unlike real estate companies, we sell only businesses, so every buyer we make contact with is looking to buy a business and is a potential buyer for your business. Our brokers come from different backgrounds –legal, financial, business ownership, etc. –and we have the experience to effectively deal with many potential problems that could surface. Our brokers receive continuous training and are apprised of any changes in the law that may affect business transactions.   All of our listed businesses are packaged and presented to potential buyers in a professional manner. We qualify buyers and require they sign a confidentiality agreement before they learn the details on our listings. We protect your confidentiality by using non-identifying information when we advertise your business for sale.   To ensure that your legal exposure is minimized, the forms we use were drafted with the assistance of business attorneys and developed specifically for the sale of businesses. We only present you with written offers, and all offers you accept are binding on the buyer. Furthermore, we ensure all legal requirements are met by using only experienced business escrow companies. We also stay involved in the transaction through the close of escrow. We resolve problems and keep the process going until your business is sold. Our website, www.business-team.com gets over 300,000 hits and about 600 buyer calls per month. Our advertising, direct mail, and telemarketing efforts provide us with a constant source for new potential buyers introduced to your business. To maximize exposure to your business to a greater number of qualified buyers, we cooperate with the California Association of Business Brokers (CABB) and the International Association of Business Brokers (IBBA). We believe networking with other competent brokers gives your business an increased chance of selling at a higher price in a shorter period of time. We represent you and protect your confidentiality by acting as a buffer between you and the buyer. We also help you price your business realistically based on your cash flow and comparable sales so your business doesn't end up sitting on the market due to overpricing. Establishing a fair market value keeps you from leaving money on the table.   When interested buyers inquire about your business we follow up with them on your behalf. Doing the follow up protects your bargaining position, resulting in a better price and terms. Business owners who try selling their business themselves find it hard not to seem over anxious when following up on buyers who have expressed an interest in their business. Finally, we do the negotiating for you to ensure personality conflicts and emotional issues do not interfere with a successful close.   If you are thinking about selling your business or even wondering what it could be worth, contact Mercedes today to arrange for a confidential and free consultation.