05/06/2026
As an owner, you likely have potential buyers on your radar:
- The friendly competitor offer
- Selling to an employee
- The good friend
- Getting approached out of the blue
Many owners think they have the buyer in hand
Yes – the buyer on your radar could indeed be “the” buyer
That said, odds are overwhelming that the buyer on your radar will not be “the” buyer
Check out the post (link in comment section) to learn why these buyers almost never come to fruition, where deals with known buyers break down, and how we discount success fees in these scenarios
We are seeing 40 - 250 buyers reach out on each business we bring to market
Buyers are confident, have capital, and ready to move on quality businesses
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Washington Business Brokers is the only firm in Washington & Oregon to be recognized nationally for 4 years running by M&A Source and the International Business Brokers Association for verified transactions
We proudly represent businesses with revenue of $2M - $30M across many industries. While most businesses are in the Pacific Northwest, we work with owners across the country
Ideal prospective sellers have 10+ employees and $2M+ in sales
Businesses are bought & sold every day. Key is that the business is of quality and priced appropriately
When the time is right for you, we will be proud to partner and advise on your fair deal ☀️