Buying a Business?

Let us take the hassle out of searching for the right business. We understand how much effort goes into acquiring a business. Our brokers have helped hundreds of buyers find the right business at the right price. We have over 20 years experience buying and selling businesses. Our staff is trained to match your interests with ready, willing and able sellers. We sort through the thousands of businesses for-sale and search only for those that make sense. To get started simply fill out the information located on the right side of the page. After we receive your information we will contact you quickly to set up a meeting and get started with the search. The sign up process is simple. In most cases we can start searching the same day. If you need immediate help and wish to speak to one of our consultants simply click here for our LiveHelp Staff. *All real estate representation is contracted by Mike Stapleton, Realtor, through Hicor Realty Group.

How We Get Paid

We charge a commission on the total selling price at closing. If you hire us to represent you, and we successfully close a transaction, we receive a percentage of the deal. Typically this amount is split with the seller, or the seller pays the entire fee.

Methodolgy

We apply creative search techniques, ethics, principles, and technology to match our clients with businesses that meet their purchasing criteria. You can expect the following from our staff:

• Professional Searches
• First Meeting Set Up
• Financial Data Gathering
• Offer Writing, Advice and Delivery
• Due Diligence Prep
• Pre-Closing Information
• Closing Assistance

Confidentiality

Connecting a buyer and seller can be very tricky. We protect both parties by providing confidentiality agreements, ethics statements, and assisting in the negotiations to keep the parties moving toward a positive closing. Keeping vital information closely held is a priority and we work to protect all parties in the transaction. At no time will we disclose confidential information to either party in a transaction. All confidential information is held in strict confidence and is kept completely private. Any confidential information that is requested, whether on the buy-side or the sell-side, is approved and released in writing.

Why Use Stapleton?

If you are an experienced buyer you know the process and have an appreciation for the role of a professional business broker, however, if you are a first time buyer, and are not quite sure what we do, here are some points that may help you understand:

• We help find committed sellers.
• We take the awkwardness out of the initial approach of a seller.
• We help reduce emotions and stress by providing facts to both the buyer and seller prior to initial meetings.
• We make negotiations smoother by keeping both the buyer and seller focused on the talking points.
• We help to close the deal faster by providing accurate information and due diligence materials.
• We provide contacts to other professionals who are sometimes needed, such as attorneys, accountants, escrow agents, bankers, and real estate brokers.

Selling Your Business!

Our clients typically don't announce the sale of their business. They quietly search for a qualified buyer. We specialize in locating business buyers without jeopardizing the integrity of the seller and/or their business. Our staff assists sellers by brokering business sales. We assist in leveling the playing field, dramatically increasing the chances of all parties experiencing a positive outcome. We incorporate experience, confidentiality, technology, due diligence and negotiating skills to help close deals fast. We use strategic listing methods to publish non-specific advertising. We publish through online media, local & national print publications, buyer databases, direct mail and email to target potential buyers. Need a valuation? We work to get you the highest possible price. *All real estate transactions are conducted by Mike Stapleton, Realtor®, through Hicor Realty Group.

We work with most business types: