90% of Businesses
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No Upfront Fees.

No, we do not take an upfront fee to market the sale of your business.  Our financial interest are aligned with yours.  We do not get paid until you are paid.

Here's a list of items we generally will request once you've decided to engage with Sunbelt Atlanta:

• Complete lists of all equipment and other assets to be included or excluded in the sale.

• Profit and loss statements, balance sheets and tax returns of the business covering the last three years or more.

• The most recent interim profit and loss statement and balance sheet.

• Real and personal property leases.

• Copies of all patents, licenses, loan documents, contracts or agreements.

• All agreements relating to employee benefits.

• Any environmental reports.

• Copies of all other documents needed to present a fair and accurate description of the business to prospective buyers.

Business brokers are generally compensated by a commission fee at the close of your business which is based on a percentage of the sales price. However, every situation is different, and some brokers charge a consulting fee in addition to a commission on the sales price of the business. Depending upon the selling price you may pay a fixed commission rate or for larger transactions the rate goes into a sliding scale. Each situation is a little bit unique and therefore we would need to understand more about your business to tell you exactly what the fee structure would look like. 

As a member of the Sunbelt Network, we place your business in front of a multitude of Deal Makers across the globe. Each Sunbelt office can confidentially access your listing and help promote the sale of your business at the best price possible. By using our proprietary website, our network is connected to an average of 12,000 business for sale listings!

Sunbelt Atlanta's process for selling a business begins with an initial meeting between the seller and a trained Sunbelt Broker, who holds a Real Estate license. During this meeting, the seller is briefed on the selling process. Following the signing of a Representation Agreement, the seller provides the broker with detailed financial documents, asset lists, and other relevant business information. This documentation is updated as necessary throughout the representation period.

Sunbelt then creates a comprehensive narrative and business profile for internal and external promotion, ensuring confidentiality. The business is introduced to potential buyers through Sunbelt's network, with buyer qualifications assessed before proceeding to discussions or offers.

Upon receiving a fair offer, negotiations and due diligence commence, focusing on verifying the business's representations and addressing contingencies. The seller's broker facilitates the closing process, ensuring all legal, financial, and operational requirements are met, including the preparation of closing documents and coordination of final arrangements. The process concludes with the execution of closing documents, settlement of financial obligations, and transfer of business ownership, ensuring a seamless transition for both buyer and seller.

This is one of the primary reasons business owners decide to use a business broker or intermediary.  Each and every potential buyer inquiring about your particular business must sign a confidentiality agreement (NDA). Additionally, we prescreen all potential buyers to ensure each buyer has the ability to buy your business saving you time and protecting your interest.  

Fully understanding the value of the business will assist during negotiations. In this market, one can expect buyers to be sophisticated and experienced. They will conduct a rigorous analysis of the company, even if the seller has not. They will look at those factors and value drivers that the owner and his advisors should consider in valuing the company, and they will use that information against the seller in negotiations.

We handle negotiations in a clean, patient and professional manner that keeps the business issues clearly in focus rather than clouded by emotions of personalities. Sunbelt Atlanta turns the concerns created by Attorneys, Accountants, Landlords, Buyers and Sellers into creative solutions that work for you as we sell your business.

 There are a myriad of resources to view Atlanta business listings. You can view all of our active listings right here: https://www.sunbeltatlanta.com/engagement-listing-new  

 You can get started with the process of determining the value of your business with this simple online calculator. Once we get the results a member from our team will reach out to discuss our findings with you.