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Don't sell your company without help! Get matched with advisors who specialize in your business sector to help you sell faster, at a higher price and without unfavorable terms.
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M&A Advisors Deliver...
Compared to Owner-Led Sale Attempts
How It Works
5 Reasons Why You Need An Advisor
1.Higher Sale Prices
- •Studies show that businesses represented by professional M&A advisors sell for 20-40% higher valuations compared to those sold directly by owners.
- •The Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Project found that owners who used advisors achieved higher multiples and greater closing certainty.
- 👉Reason: Advisors create competitive tension by running a structured process and bringing in multiple buyers.
2.Faster Deal Completion
- •The average business sale takes 6-12 months; without an advisor, many sales drag on or stall completely.
- •IBBA/M&A Source Market Pulse reports that deals with advisors close 3-6 months faster on average.
- 👉Reason: Advisors streamline due diligence, prepare documentation (CIMs, financials, NDAs), and keep momentum with buyers.
3.Dramatically Higher Success Rates
- •Roughly 70-80% of owner-led attempts to sell fail before reaching closing.
- •By contrast, deals led by M&A advisors have a success rate of 50-65%, depending on deal size.
- 👉Reason: Advisors qualify buyers, manage negotiations, and resolve deal-killers before they derail the transaction.
4.Confidentiality Protection
- •According to the IBBA, over 80% of owners say confidentiality is a top concern in selling their business.
- •Advisors put NDAs, buyer vetting, and blind listings in place—reducing the risk of employees, customers, or competitors finding out too early.
- 👉Reason: A leak can damage relationships and lower business value; advisors minimize this risk.
5.Better Deal Terms
- •About 75% of sellers underestimate the complexity of deal structures (earnouts, seller financing, working capital adjustments, reps & warranties, etc.).
- •Pitchbook research shows that advisor-led deals secure more favorable non-price terms (shorter earnouts, less seller financing, better indemnification).
- 👉Reason: Price isn't everything—advisors negotiate the fine print that protects your financial and legal interests.
Buyers Don't Want You To Use An Advisor
Buyers want you to self-market because they are cheaper, less competitive, more flexible on terms and often include hidden gems that never hit the open market. A conservative estimate puts the global spend on off-market deal sourcing in the ballpark of multiple billions of U.S. dollars per year— likely between $5B and $10B+. You probably received at least one call or email this week asking if you want to sell your company.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does this cost?
This is a free service for those looking for Advisors. Advisors pay us a small yearly fee which allows us to provide this service.
How does Advisor Chooser work?
We connect company sellers with the right M&A advisors by matching your submitted information with advisor profiles. After completing your profile, you will receive a curated list of advisors best suited to your needs. From there, you can either reach out directly or let our platform generate personalized email introductions on your behalf.
What information do I need to provide?
You will be asked to provide your and your company contact information. You will also be asked your annual revenue, industry, and a general description of your business. We will not ask for any proprietary information.
What happens to my data?
We delete all of it after you leave the site. We only share your information with an Advisor if you ask us to make the introduction.
What information do Advisors provide?
We screen Advisors intensely and they must be licensed if required by law. Advisors also provide contact details, industry specialties, deal sizes, number of completed deals, 5 references, and any relevant information for potential sellers. You will see all this information on our matches for you.
Do Advisors charge fees?
Yes. Fees are usually a percentage of your sale price and range widely based off your company size. Often there will be up front fees for valuation, document creation and go to market strategy. Up front fees are usually deducted from success fees when a company is sold.
What should I ask Advisors?
Check your email! Along with your Advisor matches we will send you an email with 5 questions you should ask an Advisor and 5 questions you should be prepared to answer.
What is CIM Amplify?
www.CIMAmplify.com is our sister site where advisors can post deals and enhance your visibility to matched potential buyers. If an Advisor uses CIM Amplify you will see an image of megaphone guy in the top right corner of your matches.