Archive for September, 2012

Dual Agent or Buyer’s Agent?

An experienced and ethical dual agent who represents both parties can be beneficial to the acquisition process because a more direct communication and ability to really understand the needs of buyer and seller. Yet a dual agent without both experience and ethical responsibility can be a real liability. An experienced and ethical buyer’s agent can […]

The disadvantage of letting the business brokers search for my acquisition

Unlike residential real estate, listing business brokers are not contractually obligated to cooperate (split commissions) with another business broker who represents a buyer. To make a higher commission percent, a high percentage of listing business brokers will not cooperate with other brokers. Your agent normally will not have access to these listings. If you would […]

Where to find businesses for sale

Today the internet is where businesses are sold. Unlike residential real estate agents, business brokers do not have an exclusive MLS type system. You need not be a broker to search businesses for sale. In fact brokers have a disadvantage over the principal buyer. See The disadvantage of letting a broker search for my acquisition […]