Question 1

Will my staff, my landlord or my competitors find out I'm thinking about selling?

Accepted Answer

No. While a business is open and trading we market it blind: a general title, the county rather than the address, revenue and cash-flow ranges instead of exact figures, and a photograph that cannot be identified. The name, the address, the real photos and the financials are released only to a buyer whose completed NDA our team has reviewed and accepted. We never approach your staff, vendors, landlord or customers on your behalf without your written say-so.

Question 2

My business is already closed. Does it have to be anonymous?

Accepted Answer

No. A closed business is announced by name. The name, the town, real photographs, the price and the highlights are shown openly so the widest pool of buyers can find it. Financial history, lease terms and equipment schedules still sit behind the accepted NDA, because they belong to the seller who gave them to us.

Question 3

How long before I sell should I start talking to someone?

Accepted Answer

It helps to start several years ahead when possible. Consistent financials, less dependence on the owner, a transferable lease and license, and good property presentation take time to develop. An early, confidential review tells you where you stand and what is worth doing before you go to market.

Question 4

How do I start, and does starting mean listing?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't. A confidential valuation request is a private conversation: no listing, no obligation, and nothing is shared with anyone. You'll get a defensible range, the buyer types who would actually pay it, and the two or three changes that would move the number.

Question 5

Where do your residential and commercial listings come from?

Accepted Answer

Luxury residential is sourced through the NJMLS, with a focus on homes most often $1,000,000 and above. If your property sits below that, we would happily point you to trusted colleagues who specialize in it. Commercial and mixed-use come from the NJMLS, LoopNet, CoStar and Crexi, entered by hand with the listing broker credited.

Question 6

Why isn't every commercial property I'm looking at on your site?

Accepted Answer

We show an outside listing only when the seller allows outside brokers and a co-broke commission is confirmed, and we credit the listing broker on the card. If you want a property that isn't listed with us, we can still help you pursue it and check the co-broke position first.

Question 7

Is the valuation calculator an appraisal?

Accepted Answer

No. The calculators show illustrative ranges from the numbers you enter, so you can test a price or a deal structure quickly. They are not appraisals, valuations or advice. A real figure comes from a confidential, advisor-led review of your financials, lease, license and property.

Question 8

What happens after I send a form on this site?

Accepted Answer

It arrives in our private advisor inbox, not a shared queue. A senior advisor responds within one business day, and everything you tell us is held in confidence. Your details are not added to marketing lists or automatically distributed to buyers.

What is your business really worth?

A private review with no obligation to list.

Common mistakes owners make before selling

Waiting too long

Disorganized financials

Owner dependency

Ignoring presentation

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