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Questions to Ask a Business Broker in San Diego: what should San Diego readers know?

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Questions to ask a San Diego business broker before you hire

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Questions

  1. What is your DRE license number?
  2. How many businesses like mine have you sold in San Diego County in the last two years?
  3. How will you value my business, and will you show the method?
  4. What is your success fee, and is there any upfront fee?
  5. How long is the listing agreement, and how do I exit it?
  6. How do you screen buyers and protect confidentiality?

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