Business Brokers in Campbell, CA

Directory Partner Los Angeles, CA Senior M&A Advisor
Tony Miller

Tony Miller, Iconic

Serving California, Colorado, Texas, Ohio and Florida

CA DRE #02004232 · Iconic Business Technologies, Inc., DRE #02241191

  • Business brokerage or M&A
  • Exit planning

Tony Miller is a Senior M&A Advisor based in Los Angeles, serving business owners across California. Through his partnership with Iconic, he helps business owners prepare, position, and execute stronger sale processes so they can maximize value and exit with confidence.

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Thinking of selling your business?

The consultation is free and confidential. A good fit if you:

  • Own a California business
  • Are thinking about selling in the next few years
  • Want to know what it is worth and what buyers look for

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Business brokers in Campbell

Horizon M&A Advisors

5.0(6 reviews on Google)

51 E Campbell Ave #400g, Campbell

  • Business brokerage or M&A
  • Named industry focus
  • Exit planning
(408) 898-0393

Bob Brooks Lifetime CBI

No reviews yet

Campbell, CA, Campbell

  • CBI, M&AMI, or similar credential
  • Association member

Carol Bennett

No reviews yet

Campbell, CA, Campbell

  • Association member

John Burgess

No reviews yet

Campbell, CA, Campbell

  • Association member

Rick Masiello

No reviews yet

Campbell, CA, Campbell

  • Association member

You will find 15 business brokers listed under Campbell, all in Santa Clara County. A list this size means plenty of choice, so decide early whether you want a general broker or an industry specialist, then speak with a few before you commit to one. The page also covers brokers located in Saratoga.

Few of the brokers publish much about their services, and the work named includes general business brokerage or M&A work, a named industry focus and exit planning. Membership in CABB, IBBA, or M&A Source covers all 15, which shows professional involvement but is not a license. 5 of the 15 note a credential such as CBI or M&AMI, and those are designations, not substitutes for a license. Only one of the 15 has Google reviews (6 of them, averaging 5.0 stars), so check how each of the others earns trust.

Before anyone starts marketing your company, get a written engagement agreement that spells out what is being sold, how long it runs, and who handles your file. Since word of a sale can spread fast, find out when a nondisclosure agreement is signed, and how inquiries are handled so your name stays out of early conversations. On your first call, ask what the fee covers, and what happens to the fee if you end the agreement early.

Licensing matters here: selling a business and its goodwill for pay generally falls under California real estate licensing, so search the broker's name or license number on the DRE public lookup and make sure the license is current. When your main contact is a salesperson rather than a broker, ask for the name of the licensed broker they work under, and look that broker's license up as well. For comparison, the pages for Los Gatos (3 brokers), San Jose (24), Sunnyvale (10) and Fremont (6) show other advisors in the region.

Common questions about business brokers in Campbell

Is a real estate license required to broker a business sale in Campbell?

As a rule, a person who sells a business opportunity for compensation has to hold a real estate license, either as a broker or as a salesperson under a broker. The law defines a business opportunity to include the sale of a business and its goodwill, so it is worth confirming the license before you hire.

Should I get a written agreement before a Campbell broker starts work?

A written engagement should spell out the services the firm will provide, how long the agreement runs, and how either side can end it. Read it slowly, and ask questions about any clause you do not understand before you sign.

What protects my privacy when I work with a business broker in Campbell?

Ask each broker how buyers are screened, when a nondisclosure agreement is signed, and what happens if a buyer misuses what they learn. Plan on the idea that staff, customers, and suppliers can react badly to rumors of a sale, which is why the process matters as much as the price.

How much should reviews matter when I choose a broker in Campbell?

One broker accounts for all 6 of the Google reviews here, averaging 5.0 stars. A single glowing review does not tell you much, so use them to decide who to call first, and confirm the details in a conversation.

How do I check a business broker's license in Campbell?

Start with DRE's public license lookup and search by the broker's name, company name, or license number. Check the status too: avoid anyone whose license is expired, surrendered, or revoked, and if your contact is a salesperson, ask which licensed broker they work under.

Do securities rules apply if I sell my Campbell company's stock?

When a deal is structured as a stock sale, securities rules can come into play, so settle the structure with your attorney first, and check with the state and federal securities regulators for what applies. No directory can tell you which rules apply to your deal, and a broker's real estate license is a separate matter.

Business Brokers near Campbell