Whether you are in the market to sell a business or to buy a business in Las Vegas, you want to be represented by the right professional. Since a business is more than just a property, having an experienced broker by your side is critical for your first purchase or if you are adding onto your existing business.
The key to finding one of the top business brokers is to take the time to ask the important questions. This means that a business owner should start considering shopping for brokers at least 6 to 8 months before the desired time to put the business on the market.
This provides the time needed to find the top broker, have the business valuated and then make any recommended updates or changes to the business to increase the probability of a sale. Often just small issues such as formalizing contracts with vendors and customers and ensuring that management and employees are staying on with the company during the transition in ownership will have a big impact on the ability to sell the company quickly.
Besides just the valuation and the information provided by a brokerage firm, it is important to talk to business brokers and find a professional you are comfortable in working with.
Ask About Experience
Most business brokers online are going to talk about their experience. It is still important to verify that is the experience of the individual broker and not the firm. Most business owners selling a business should choose to work with an experienced brokerage firm, which will ensure a solid reputation and foundation, but they also need an individual broker is also experienced.
When choosing a firm and a broker over a freelance or self-employed broker you have the benefit of a team on your side. This not only results in greater networking and marketing opportunities but also a greater understanding of businesses in your specific industry.
Number of Sales
The number of sales is actually a different question than experience. It also gets to the heart of what a seller wants. Sellers want a broker that has a positive history of not just putting businesses on the market but in closing the sale.
Listings
Make sure the broker selected in Las Vegas is not juggling more listings than she or he can actually effectively manage. Selling a business is a full-time job. A broker with more than 15 to 20 active listings may not have the time to take on more business and really make the effort to get the business in front of potential buyers.
Top brokers are transparent, open and provide constant feedback to their clients about the interest in the business. They also have access to an extensive network of agents, all with possible potential buyers for your property and business.
