How it works
From first call to closing
Every business and every sale is different, so the timing below is a rough guide, not a promise. What doesn't change: it's confidential from start to finish, and there's no fee to list.
- 1
Let's talk
First week
What I do
A confidential conversation about your business, goals and timeline. A free value review: what buyers will look at, and what could raise your value.
What you do
Share the basics — ranges are fine. Decide whether to sell now, or grow value first.
- 2
Get it ready (optional)
From a few weeks to 24 months
What I do
If it will help, Sprout for Business strengthens your website, search visibility, reviews and lead tracking.
What you do
Pull together what buyers and lenders ask for — usually 3 years of tax returns and financials — with your accountant.
- 3
Present it well
About 2–4 weeks
What I do
A professional, confidential listing and buyer materials that tell your story without your name.
What you do
Review and approve everything before anything goes out.
- 4
Promote it to buyers
Often a few months — every business is different
What I do
Targeted campaigns, our buyer network and national listing sites. Buyers share their background and sign an NDA before seeing details.
What you do
Meet serious buyers when you're ready. Keep running the business as usual.
- 5
Offers and due diligence
Often 1–3 months
What I do
I represent you, the seller, and keep the process moving.
What you do
Your closing attorney handles the legal work and your accountant reviews the numbers. You choose the offer.
- 6
Closing and transition
At closing, and an agreed period after
What I do
Stay with you through closing.
What you do
Sign at closing, then help the new owner settle in for the transition period you agreed to.
Start with step one
A free, confidential conversation. No fee to list — commission only when it sells.