San Diego business broker prices: a sourced local guide (2026)
Free and updated Oct 17, 2026. Every number below links to where it came from, so you can check it yourself before you ask for quotes.
Typical price
Success fee 8–12% of sale price (<$1M deals); broker opinion of value $0–$5,000; certified valuation $7,500–$50,000+
Based on these published local price pages:
How to use these numbers
- Get 2–3 written, itemized quotes for the same scope. If one is far below the ranges above, ask what is left out.
- Ask each provider to explain anything above the range: access, size, materials and timing are usually why.
- See what a fair quote includes and questions to ask.
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