Selling Your Business with Sunbelt of Central Ohio

Contact us for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.

Our mission is to serve Central Ohio business owners and confidentially market their businesses for sale nationwide. Ultimately, we aim to maximize your listing’s exposure and sell for the best price. We routinely handle deals of all sizes and types – from Main Street businesses to multimillion- dollar, mid-sized corporations. No one in this marketplace is more committed and has more resources to attract buyers, both inside and outside of the Columbus area.

Sunbelt brokers guide you every step of the way—from planning to closing—with integrity and professionalism.

We work to get you the highest return in the shortest time, allowing you to focus on running your business at its peak.

The #1 Business Broker – More businesses sold than anyone else

Find out what your business is really worth – Contact us to get a No-Cost Business Valuation today

Confidential – We protect your privacy from our first point of contact until your business is sold

Maximize Your Net at Closing
We’re committed to helping you achieve the highest possible return from your business sale

Sunbelt provides comprehensive support to business owners throughout the sales process, allowing them to focus on running their business while we handle the details.

We assist Sellers in determining the value of their business, establishing a competitive asking price, identifying qualified prospective Buyers, and facilitating g negotiations and closing arrangements.

No Upfront Fees! – Sunbelt only gets paid when you get paid!

Sunbelt’s 10-Step Process to Sell Your Business:

1. Plan and Prepare

• Organize financial records
• Maintain equipment
• Adjust inventory
• Asses financial goals

2. Retain Sunbelt

• Review objectives and goals
• Discuss market trends and Buyer expectations
• Execute Sunbelt representation agreements

3. Complete Valuation

• Review valuation methods
• Engage third-party valuation firm
• Set the asking price

4. Business Profile

• Outline historical performance
• Highlight growth opportunities

5. Market the Business

• Create marketing strategy
• Ensure confidentiality
• Seller manages business operations while Sunbelt markets discreetly

6. Identify Buyers

• Obtain non-disclosure documents
• Interview prospective Buyers
• Arrange on-site visits

7. Term Sheet

• Gather offers
• Select acceptable offer
• Facilitate negotiations
• Prepare for due diligence

8. Due Diligence

• Respond to information requests
• Amend term sheet, if needed
• Help buyer with financing options

9. Open Escrow

• Draft and review closing documents
• Resolve contingencies and finalize financing

10. Closing

• Announce to employees and stakeholders
• Sign documents, transfer funds
• Transition management to Buyer