Thousands of business owners have sold their San Diego business on BizBuySell's marketplace without a broker - saving on commissions in the process. That said, business brokers provide a valuable service and are worth the added cost, especially when big money is on the line.
To start your short list of San Diego business brokers, browse broker profiles. Keep in mind that in California, there are certain requirements for business brokers. For example, brokers in San Diego must have a current real estate license for business sale transactions. Be sure to review their current business for sale listings, you can pick up a great deal of information about a broker by evaluating the businesses they are currently selling:
Are they focused on a business category? Most brokers represent all types of businesses, but some specialize in a particular industry like restaurants, transportation, manufacturing, and more recently, cannabis businesses and software or SaaS businesses.
Small business? Main Street? Middle-Market? MidStreet? Some brokers specialize by business value. They might work mostly with main street businesses under $1MM in revenue, or midmarket business with over $5MM in sales. Others market themselves as M&A intermediaries working with businesses up to $100MM in revenue.
San Diego market knowledge? Do they represent many local business transactions, or are they a larger shop? Both have their advantages, but you certainly want someone who understands the local market intimately.
Business Broker Organizations
Business brokers in San Diego can be members of several different types of organizations including CABB – California Association of Business Brokers
If you are considering selling a business, take time to select a San Diego business broker from our comprehensive list, and let a professional guide you on the path toward your goal.
