Sell Your Business for Full Value - Quietly, Cleanly, and on Your Terms

We turn down 85% of the business owners who contact us. Here’s why that matters to you.

When we take on a client, we’re betting our time, our resources, and our reputation that we can get the deal done at a price and terms that you’re happy with. We’re selective because we only work with businesses we’re confident we can sell - and sell well.

This is probably the largest financial transaction of your life. You get one shot at it. The broker you choose, the process they run, the buyers they find - these decisions determine whether you walk away with what your business is actually worth or leave 20-30% on the table.

We represent sellers only. No buyer clients, no dual representation, no wondering whose side we’re really on. When we sit across the table from a buyer, we’re working for you alone.

Why Business Owners Choose Arx

We only represent sellers. Most brokers work both sides - finding buyers and listing businesses. That creates an inherent conflict. We eliminated it. Your interests are the only interests we serve.

We only get paid when you do. No retainers. No monthly fees. No charges unless we successfully sell your business. We share your risk because we’re confident in our results.

We actively find buyers - we don’t wait for them. Legacy brokers post listings and hope. We systematically reach out to 250+ targeted buyers for every deal: competitors, strategic acquirers, private equity groups, and industry roll-ups. More competition means a higher price.

We have valuation expertise in-house. Our team includes CPAs and Certified Financial Valuation Analysts. We don’t outsource the most critical part of your transaction and we don’t leave it up to unqualified brokers.

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What to Expect (And When)

Selling a business takes 6-9 months on average. Here’s what that timeline actually looks like:

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How We Find Buyers Who Will Pay More

The price you get depends on who’s at the table. We make sure the right buyers are competing for your business.

For every deal, we contact 250+ targeted prospects - competitors who want your market share, strategics who need your capabilities, PE firms looking for platform companies, and roll-up acquirers building in your industry. This isn’t generic marketing; it’s research-driven outreach using AI-powered identification and a global research team.

The result: typically 50-150 signed NDAs, serious buyer interest, and 5-15 letters of intent from qualified acquirers. Competition drives price.

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Sometimes You’re Worth More Than the Numbers Say

Most brokers only know one way to sell: set a price, post a listing, wait for offers. That works for many businesses. But not all.

Some businesses have strategic value that goes beyond financial metrics - intellectual property, market position, growth trajectory, or capabilities that a specific buyer desperately needs. When the conditions are right, a competitive bid process can reveal value that a priced listing would leave hidden.

In a recent biotech transaction, we ran an unpriced competitive bid. The winning offer came in 50% higher than the next closest bid - and double the original financial valuation. We sold a small SAAS business by auction and had 6 bids all within 10% of each other. Auctions find your market price.

Not every business is right for this approach. We recommend the strategy that maximizes your outcome, whether that’s a priced listing or a competitive auction.

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We Only Get Paid When You Do

Our fee structure is simple: success fee only. No retainer, no upfront costs, no monthly charges. If we don’t sell your business, you don’t pay.

For deals under $5M, the effective rate runs 6-10%. Over $5M, it drops to 1.5-5% as deal size increases. And if you bring the buyer yourself, we discount our fee by up to 20%.

Business owners don’t choose us because we’re cheap, they choose us because we’re the best. And when you work with the best you’ll have an easier transaction and you will net more - even after fees - because we find better buyers, create more competition, and have deep experience in negotiations.

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What Our Clients Say

“Brecht did a great job of explaining the process and from the valuation through closing he was always patient and available to answer questions. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking to sell a business.” — Ted Howe, Cascade Cottons

“Things went smoothly from the start of interviews to the end of closing. We could call him at any time and he always responded. He had extensive knowledge of the buying/selling process. Yes we would highly recommend him without hesitation.” — Kathleen Malekzadeh, Setareh Biotech

“Brecht was very professional and fast to respond to any questions I had. Highly recommend if you need to sell a business!” — Garry Aklin, Aklin Vegetation Management

Find Out What Your Business Is Worth

You’ve spent years building this business. The question isn’t whether to sell - it’s whether you can trust anyone to do it right.

Our free evaluation gives you an honest assessment of your business value, marketability, and the best path forward. No cost. No obligation. We’ll tell you the truth, even if that means recommending you wait or go a different direction.

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