Selling your business is a major milestone. At Marder Group, we’ve streamlined the process to make it efficient, transparent, and tailored to protect your interests every step of the way. Here’s how it works:
We begin with a no-cost, no-obligation consultation where we learn about your business, review key financials, and gain a clear understanding of what makes your operation unique. Your information is kept strictly confidential — we even sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to guarantee it.
Our team then provides a complimentary valuation, giving you a realistic estimate of your business’s market value and what types of offers you might expect. You’ll walk away from this step with a clear picture of what your business is worth — and what selling it could look like.
If we both agree to move forward, we’ll provide you with our broker agreement. This outlines the terms of our engagement — most importantly, that we only get paid when you do. There are no upfront fees or retainers.
We’re proud of how seller-friendly our agreement is, and we encourage you to have your attorney review it. We’ve designed it to be clear, fair, and built around your success.
Once engaged, we begin compiling all relevant information to professionally package your business for sale. We prepare a high-quality offering memorandum that highlights your business’s strengths, key assets, and competitive advantages — all while keeping your identity strictly confidential.
Our materials are among the best in the industry, and our marketing strategy is multi-layered. We promote your business through:
This comprehensive approach ensures maximum exposure to serious buyers — not just anyone browsing the market.
At every stage, we maintain strict confidentiality, using only generic language and anonymous descriptors when marketing your business.
As interest builds, buyers will submit offers. We present each one to you, breaking down the terms so you can make an informed decision based on price, deal structure, and the buyer’s qualifications.
When you select the best-fit offer, the buyer typically submits a Letter of Intent (LOI) — a formal document outlining the proposed purchase price, payment terms, transition expectations, and other conditions. We guide you through this document, providing strategic advice on how to proceed, counter, or negotiate.
Once the LOI is signed, the buyer is granted an exclusive due diligence period — typically 2 to 6 weeks — to verify the accuracy of the business’s financials and operations.
They’ll request tax returns, bank statements, customer and vendor contracts, lease agreements, and other supporting documents.
Our team helps organize and deliver this information securely and efficiently, minimizing disruption to your day-to-day business. We’re with you every step of the way to address questions and keep the process moving smoothly.
After a successful due diligence period and completion of any necessary financing, we move to closing. At this stage, the buyer typically drafts the legal documents, which may include the purchase agreement, bill of sale, non-compete, and any other related documents.
We work closely with you and your attorney to review all documents, ensure accuracy, and protect your interests. Our team remains fully engaged throughout, addressing any last-minute questions or concerns to ensure a smooth and timely closing.
Our priority is to ensure you receive your full payment and all documentation is properly executed. While the timeline can vary, most deals close within 60 to 75 days of offer acceptance.
From start to finish, the Marder Group works to protect your interests, ensure confidentiality, and maximize value. And remember: you don’t pay us a dime until we successfully close the deal.
