Does registering cost anything?

No. In most business sales the brokerage fee is paid by the seller at closing; how BreakThru Realty is paid for your search is agreed with you in writing before it starts.

Why do I need to show proof of funds before seeing a business?

Because the seller is trusting you with confidential information about a business that is still operating. Proof of funds or an SBA pre-qualification shows you can buy what you are asking to see. Your documents are shared only with the broker, never with the seller without your consent.

How is the NDA signed?

Electronically, once, and it covers every business BreakThru shows you. You receive a copy for your records.

Will I only see MLS listings?

No. Off-market businesses whose owners have asked us to sell quietly are offered to registered buyers who fit before anyone else hears about them. That is the main reason to register rather than browse.

Can I register if I am not sure what industry I want?

Yes. Leave the industries open and tell us the cash flow you need and how involved you want to be; the broker helps you narrow it from there.

Register as a Business Buyer

Tell us once what you want to buy and where, what you can invest and how you will finance it. Every new business on the MLS that matches is emailed to you as it lists, off-market businesses that fit are offered to registered buyers first, and a licensed BreakThru business broker qualifies you for the names, the financials and the confidential memorandums.

Your first step: Acquisition Criteria Review

Start With an Acquisition Criteria Review

A listing tells you the asking price. The financial statements, the owner's role, the lease, customer concentration and staffing tell you what you would actually be buying. We set out your criteria first, then bring you the businesses worth evaluating and the questions to ask of each.

What you receive

Your acquisition criteria in writing: industry, size, location, price, financing and how involved you want to be
Businesses on the market and off it that fit, with the financial summary once you sign the NDA
The due-diligence questions to ask of each business before you make an offer
How SBA 7(a) financing works for a purchase like yours; consult a lender for terms
A licensed business broker to guide the offer, due diligence and closing

What happens next

Register what you are looking for and the capital you have to work with.
A business broker reviews your criteria against the market.
We reply within one business day with the first businesses worth a look.
New matches reach you by email as they list.

Free and without obligation. Your criteria and your capital are seen only by the broker; nothing is shared with a seller until you ask to see a business.

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Questions you may be asking

Why register instead of just browsing?: Because the best businesses often sell before they are widely advertised, and because a seller releases financials only to a buyer the broker has qualified. Registration puts you in that group.
Do I pay the broker?: In most Florida business sales the broker's fee is paid by the seller at closing. Any arrangement that differs is put in writing before you see a business.
How much do I need to put down?: SBA 7(a) loans commonly allow a buyer to put down roughly ten percent of the price, subject to the lender's underwriting of the business and of you. Consult a lender for terms; we can introduce you to lenders who finance acquisitions.

Why Sellers Only Open Their Books to Registered Buyers

A business is sold confidentially: its staff, customers, suppliers and landlord must not learn it is for sale from a stranger. So a seller releases the name and the financials only to a buyer who has signed a non-disclosure agreement and shown they can afford the business. Registering, verifying your identity and funds and signing the NDA once puts you on the short list for every business that fits, instead of starting over with each listing.

What We Ask For and Why

Each item narrows the search to businesses you can actually buy, which is what gets a seller to take your inquiry seriously.

Financing an Acquisition

Most businesses under a few million dollars are bought with an SBA 7(a) loan plus a down payment, often with a seller note behind it. Lenders look at the business's tax returns and the buyer's experience, credit and liquidity. An SBA pre-qualification before you search tells sellers you are real and shortens the closing. Consult a lender about what you qualify for; the broker introduces lenders who close business acquisitions regularly.

From Match to Closing

When a business fits, the broker sends the confidential memorandum, arranges a meeting with the owner, and helps you structure the letter of intent: price, cash at closing, seller financing, the training period, the non-compete and what happens to the lease. Due diligence verifies the books; the landlord approves the assignment; licences transfer; the closing agent disburses the funds and the owner trains you for the agreed period. If the business comes with its building, or you want to buy one, the commercial team works alongside the business broker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does registering cost anything?: No. In most business sales the brokerage fee is paid by the seller at closing; how BreakThru Realty is paid for your search is agreed with you in writing before it starts.
Why do I need to show proof of funds before seeing a business?: Because the seller is trusting you with confidential information about a business that is still operating. Proof of funds or an SBA pre-qualification shows you can buy what you are asking to see. Your documents are shared only with the broker, never with the seller without your consent.
How is the NDA signed?: Electronically, once, and it covers every business BreakThru shows you. You receive a copy for your records.
Will I only see MLS listings?: No. Off-market businesses whose owners have asked us to sell quietly are offered to registered buyers who fit before anyone else hears about them. That is the main reason to register rather than browse.
Can I register if I am not sure what industry I want?: Yes. Leave the industries open and tell us the cash flow you need and how involved you want to be; the broker helps you narrow it from there.