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Broker’s Opinion of Value

It is important to distinguish a formal business valuation from business pricing, known as a “broker’s opinion of value” (BOV).

A BOV is a broker’s opinion of what a business is worth, based upon his/her personal analysis, industry expertise, knowledge of local lending, and comparable comparisons. While it is not a formal business valuation, an experienced business broker should be able to deliver an accurate BOV and articulate a realistic Most Probable Sales Price (MPSP) range.

The BOV provides a business seller with realistic expectations on what the business will sell for.  For large businesses, an asking price is typically not advertised.

As part of the BOV, the broker may also provide insights on how different deal structuring scenarios could impact the targeted sales price, and suggested tax considerations the buyer should address with an accountant or CPA. Ideally, the broker will function as part of your overall brokerage team which will collectively consider the implications of different deal structures.

Want to know more?  Contact us to speak with an experienced business intermediary.

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