Business Brokers in Sacramento, 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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Consultations are with Tony Miller, CA DRE #02004232 · Iconic Business Technologies, Inc., DRE #02241191.

Featured business brokers in Sacramento

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Business brokers in Sacramento

JP Business Advisors

5.0(6 reviews on Google)

901 H St #120, Sacramento

  • Business brokerage or M&A
  • Main Street businesses
  • Named industry focus
(916) 534-9157

Andrew Rogerson

No reviews yet

Carmichael, CA, 95608, Carmichael · 7 mi from Sacramento

  • CBI, M&AMI, or similar credential
  • Association member
(916) 570-2674

Jim Pate

No reviews yet

Sacramento, CA, Sacramento

  • CBI, M&AMI, or similar credential
  • Association member
(916) 250-2012

Terry Watts

No reviews yet

Sacramento, CA, 95825, Sacramento

  • CBI, M&AMI, or similar credential
  • Association member
(916) 800-6174

Consider the local market first. The directory lists 16 business brokers for Sacramento, mostly in Sacramento County with others in Solano County and Yolo County. There are many names to weigh, so start by matching the firm to the type of business you own and then compare two or three of them side by side. Some of the brokers are based in nearby Carmichael, Elk Grove and Dixon and appear on this page.

On the services side, the brokers most often point to general business brokerage or M&A work (4 of 16), a named industry focus (4 of 16) and Main Street and small-business sales (3 of 16). Membership in CABB, IBBA, or M&A Source covers 13 of the 16, a useful signal, though membership is not a license or a government credential. 4 of the 16 note a credential such as CBI or M&AMI, and those are designations, not substitutes for a license. Google shows 31 reviews across the brokers, with an average rating of 3.8, so check how many reviews sit behind each rating.

Since word of a sale can spread fast, ask the broker to walk you through how buyers are vetted, and how inquiries are handled so your name stays out of early conversations. Before anyone starts marketing your company, request a written engagement covering the services, the length of the commitment, and what happens if you part ways. On your first call, ask how and when the firm is paid, and what happens to the fee if you end the agreement early.

Do not skip the license check: a paid sale of a California business opportunity, meaning the business and its goodwill, generally calls for a real estate license, so look up the license on the Department of Real Estate's public lookup before you hire. If the person you meet is a salesperson, find out who the supervising broker is, since a salesperson must work under a broker. If Sacramento does not turn up the right fit, the pages for Roseville (10 brokers), Rocklin (5), El Dorado Hills (12) and Yuba City (3) list more advisors.

Common questions about business brokers in Sacramento

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

As a rule, a person who sells a business opportunity for compensation generally needs a California real estate license, whether as a broker or a salesperson under one. The law defines a business opportunity to include the sale or lease of an existing business and its goodwill, which is why brokers who sell companies hold real estate licenses.

What belongs in an engagement agreement with a Sacramento business broker?

A written engagement should spell out the services the firm will provide, the length of the commitment, and any exclusivity. Read it slowly, and ask the broker to explain anything unclear, since it governs the whole relationship.

Can I work with a business broker outside Sacramento?

Other pages worth opening include Yuba City (3 brokers) and Pleasant Hill (7). Before you hire from outside the city, whether they have sold businesses in Sacramento before, and compare that with the local options.

How should I handle the fee conversation with a Sacramento broker?

Pay arrangements are not the same everywhere, so this directory does not publish fee figures, and each broker can give you the details directly. Have each firm explain what its fee covers and when it is due, then compare the answers side by side.

How do I choose between business brokers in Sacramento?

Talk to two or three firms and ask each one about the kinds of businesses it has sold, since the answers show how they work. Main Street work generally means smaller, owner-run businesses, so find out which end of the market a firm works in, and how its usual clients compare to you.

Is selling stock different from selling a business in Sacramento?

Selling all of a corporation's stock can involve securities rules, so raise the structure with your attorney early, and check with the state and federal securities regulators for what applies. No directory can tell you which rules apply to your deal, so get advice specific to your sale.

Business Brokers near Sacramento