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Sell a Business in Lockhart
You spent years building this company, and the sale should stay quiet until you choose to tell anyone. We value your business, prepare it for market, find qualified buyers discreetly and stay beside you through closing. Nothing is due when you list, and our fee comes only from a finished sale.
When it makes sense to sell, and how we help
Owners come to us for all kinds of reasons. Some are ready to retire, some want their time back, and some have a new opportunity pulling them away. The best time to sell is usually before you are worn out, while revenue is steady and the business still runs well.
Our job is to get you a fair price from a buyer who can actually close. That means a valuation that holds up, a clean package of financials, careful screening of buyers and steady work through due diligence. We keep the sale away from your employees, customers and suppliers until you say otherwise, because a leak can cost you good staff and sales.
We work with owners in Lockhart and nearby towns like Luling, Kyle and San Marcos, at our office or by phone and video. We Only Get Paid When The Seller Does, so our interests line up with yours from the first conversation.
What our sale service includes
A valuation you can defend
We review your tax returns, profit and loss statements and owner add-backs to find what the business really earns for an owner. Buyers and lenders will test that number, so we build it to hold up.
A confidential business profile
We write a detailed offering memorandum and a short blind summary that describes the business without naming it. Buyers learn who you are only after signing a nondisclosure agreement.
Buyer marketing and screening
New listings go to registered buyers first. We then market the listing more widely and check each serious buyer's experience, available cash and ability to get financing before they ever meet you.
Offers and negotiation
We help you compare offers on more than price: cash at closing, seller financing, earnouts, how long you stay on and any non-compete terms.
Due diligence and closing support
We keep document requests organized, work with the buyer's lender and keep attorneys and CPAs on schedule so the deal does not stall in the last stretch.
When selling starts to make sense
Stepping back is a few years out
Beginning the process early leaves room to clean up the books and plan a smooth handoff. Owners who rush a sale often accept less than the business is worth.
Everything runs through you
Buyers pay less for a company that stops when the owner leaves. Planning a sale pushes you to build systems and train people, which raises value even if you decide to wait.
Growth needs more than you want to give
The next stage might call for new equipment, a second location or more staff. A buyer with fresh capital and energy may be the right person to take it there.
Health, family or partner changes
Life changes plans. Selling on your own schedule is far better than selling under pressure later. If a partner is leaving instead, our Partner Buyouts and Succession page covers that path.
An offer showed up unasked
A competitor or stranger reaching out is worth taking seriously, but one offer is not a market. We can tell you honestly whether it is fair.
How a sale moves from first call to closing
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Free, confidential valuation
We start with a conversation about your business and your goals, then review your financials and give you a realistic value range. There is no obligation to list.
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Preparation and listing
If you decide to go ahead, we sign a listing agreement, gather documents and write the confidential profile. You pay nothing up front.
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Quiet marketing to qualified buyers
Buyers sign a nondisclosure agreement before learning your name. We screen them, answer early questions and set meetings only with serious candidates.
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Offer, due diligence and financing
Once you accept a letter of intent, the buyer reviews your records and lines up financing, often through an SBA loan. We keep requests moving and flag problems early so they do not surprise anyone.
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Closing and handoff
Attorneys finalize the purchase agreement, funds change hands and you begin the agreed training period with the new owner.
What affects your sale price and our fee
No retainers and no hidden fees. Our fee comes out of the proceeds at closing, so you are never writing checks while you wait for a buyer. What you walk away with depends mostly on the business itself and how the deal is structured.
- Owner earnings and their trend
- Buyers pay for reliable cash flow. Steady or growing earnings over several years support a stronger price than one standout year.
- Clean, complete records
- Books that match your tax returns and clearly documented add-backs make lenders comfortable. Messy records slow the deal and invite lower offers.
- How much runs without you
- Trained staff, written procedures and customer relationships that do not rest on you alone all add value.
- Real estate and lease terms
- Owning the building, or a lease with years left and transfer rights, affects both price and financing. If property is part of the sale, see Business and Property Sales.
- Deal structure
- Seller financing, earnouts and the length of your transition can widen the pool of buyers and change how much you receive at closing versus over time.
Questions owners ask about selling
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How long does it take to sell a small business?
Plan on a stretch of months, sometimes close to a year, between listing and closing. The industry, the asking price and the condition of your financial records all play a part. After the valuation we give you an honest timeline, and solid preparation usually shortens it.
Will my employees find out?
Not from us. We use blind listings, require nondisclosure agreements and meet buyers after hours or by video when that helps. Most owners tell staff near closing, and we help you plan that conversation.
Do I have to pay anything to list?
No. There is nothing to pay when your business goes on the market with us. We Only Get Paid When The Seller Does, and our fee is settled from the proceeds at closing.
My bookkeeping is a little messy. Can I still sell?
Plenty of owners start right there, so it should not keep you from calling. We will walk you through what buyers and lenders want to see and which records to tidy up first, often alongside your CPA. If holding off a year to post stronger numbers would put more money in your pocket, we will tell you that plainly.
Will I need to stay on after the sale?
Most buyers expect a training period, and lenders often require one. The length is negotiated, and we help you set terms you are comfortable with before you sign anything.
Find out what your business is worth
Start with a private conversation and a free, confidential valuation. There is no obligation, and nothing goes to market until you decide to sell.