Business Brokers in San Diego, 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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Featured business brokers in San Diego

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Business brokers in San Diego

Vanguard Resource Group

4.9(74 reviews on Google)

16870 W Bernardo Dr #400, San Diego

  • Business brokerage or M&A
  • Main Street businesses
  • Named industry focus
(858) 716-0484

The Schwarz Group

5.0(27 reviews on Google)

702 Ash St Unit B, San Diego

  • Business brokerage or M&A
  • Named industry focus
  • Valuation services
(858) 779-1303

The Deal Firm

4.0(4 reviews on Google)

6450 Lusk Blvd E-203, San Diego

  • Business brokerage or M&A
  • Named industry focus
(858) 449-9996

Sharp Business Brokers

5.0(1 review on Google)

7317 El Cajon Blvd, La Mesa · 7 mi from San Diego

  • Business brokerage or M&A
  • Main Street businesses
  • Named industry focus
(619) 454-1786

Aaron Thom

No reviews yet

San Diego, CA, San Diego

  • Association member

CJ Johnston

No reviews yet

San Diego, CA, 92130, San Diego

  • CBI, M&AMI, or similar credential
  • Association member
(619) 300-8000

Emil Tuniyants

No reviews yet

San Diego, CA, San Diego

  • Association member

Helen Li MBA, CEPA

No reviews yet

San Diego, CA, San Diego

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

Jorge Pimentel

No reviews yet

San Diego, CA, San Diego

  • Association member

Michael Taylor

No reviews yet

San Diego, CA, San Diego

  • Association member

Robert Cunio

No reviews yet

San Diego, CA, San Diego

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

Here is the local field. You will find 34 business brokers listed under San Diego, all in San Diego County. That is a long list, so decide early whether you want a general broker or an industry specialist and then compare two or three of them side by side. Advisors in La Mesa, Chula Vista and Poway are shown here as well.

Services vary, and the most frequent are general business brokerage or M&A work (10 of 34), a named industry focus (8 of 34) and a confidential or NDA process (6 of 34). A broker association (CABB, IBBA, or M&A Source) counts 26 of the 34 as members, which is worth noting but does not replace a license check. Credentials such as CBI or M&AMI come up for 6 of the 34, and those are designations, not substitutes for a license. Together the brokers have 397 Google reviews, averaging 4.6 stars, so ask for references from past sellers as well.

When money comes up, ask how and when the firm is paid, whether valuation or marketing is billed separately, and whether anything changes if you find the buyer yourself. Because staff and customers may not know you are selling, find out when a nondisclosure agreement is signed, and how your financial details are handled along the way. Before you sign anything, insist on a written engagement covering the services, the length of the commitment, and what happens if you part ways.

Licensing matters here: the state treats paid business sales as licensed work, and the Department of Real Estate's public lookup shows whether a given license is current. If the person you meet is a salesperson, get the broker's name in writing, and look that broker's license up as well. The directory also has pages for La Jolla (4 brokers), San Marcos (6) and Carlsbad (11), which are worth a look if you want to compare more firms.

Common questions about business brokers in San Diego

How do business brokers in San Diego charge?

Each firm sets its own fee terms, so none are quoted here, and the only reliable number is the one in your written engagement. Find out from each firm which costs, if any, are billed separately, then compare the answers side by side.

What should a written engagement with a business broker in San Diego cover?

Before you sign, make sure the engagement will name the services, the people on your file, how long the agreement runs, and how either side can end it. Take your time with it, and have your attorney or accountant review it, because it is the document that sets the terms of the whole sale.

How can I keep the sale of my business confidential in San Diego?

Looking at the services offered, 6 of the 34 work with a confidential or NDA process, and you can ask every firm about it. Ask the broker to explain when a nondisclosure agreement is signed, and who at the firm will see your financials.

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

Google shows 397 reviews across the brokers in San Diego, with an average rating of 4.6. How many reviews sit behind a rating matters as much as the rating, so use them to decide who to call first, then verify the license and talk to former clients.

Where can I verify the license of a broker in San Diego?

Use DRE's public license lookup where you can search by licensee, company, or license number. Confirm the license is current: an expired, surrendered, or revoked license is a reason to keep looking, and a salesperson should be able to name the licensed broker they work for.

Are there more business brokers close to San Diego?

Yes, the directory also has pages for Oceanside (5 brokers) and Mission Viejo (21), so there are more advisors within reach. Ask any advisor whether they have sold businesses in San Diego before, and whether they work with owners in your industry.

Business Brokers near San Diego