First Choice Business Brokers - Orange CountyHelping Orange County business owners sell their business for maximum value
Chris The Business Broker
Selling a business
Sell your business in Orange County for maximum value with OC Business Advisors — trusted local business brokers.
Buying a business
Looking to buy a business in Orange County? OC Business Advisors connects you with profitable opportunities.
What is my business worth?
Discover your business’s true value with a professional Orange County business valuation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Reach out to us via a discovery call, email, call, or text.
We’ll walk you through your options and next steps.
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A business broker helps business owners sell their business and helps buyers find and acquire businesses.
We handle everything from businesss valuation, contracts, financials, marketing, negotiations, and more all the way to closing the deal.
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We perform a detailed valuation based on your financials, industry, and market demand.
Most small businesses sell based on a multiple of their profit (not revenue), along with other key factors.
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On average, it takes 3-6 months to sell a business.
This depends on pricing, financial performance, and how prepared the business is for sale.
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No. All sales are handled confidentially.
We require buyers to sign NDAs before sharing sensitive information to protect your business.
Confidentially is our priority.
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Our team of brokers is made up of specialists. Each broker focuses on one industry. We work with profitable small to mid-sized businesses, including:
Tax & Accounting firms
Beauty Salons
Blue Collar
Home Services
Laundromats
Car washes
Service-based businesses
And more
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We market your business through our vetted network of buyers, online platforms, direct outreach, social media, and more.
We pre-screen buyers to ensure they are serious and financially qualified.
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We are work on commission.
That means we only get paid when your business sells.
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Yes. However, most owners struggle with pricing, finding qualified buyers, and navigating negotiations.
A broker helps maximize your sale price and avoid costly mistakes.
From Chris:
You can also perform heart surgery without a doctor but that wouldn’t be a smart thing to do.
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To begin, we typically need:
Profit & loss statements
Tax returns
Basic business details
From there, we guide you through the entire process.
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There are 70+ factors our evaluators consider to determine value. Here are a few:
Low owner dependency
Clean financials
Strong systems and operations
Consistent profits
Growth potential
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Once you accept an offer, the buyer will go through due diligence to verify the business.
We help manage this process and guide both parties all the way through closing.
We are involved in every step of the process.
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Yes. We help buyers find the right business, understand the financials, and navigate the purchase process from start to finish.
If you are a buyer interested in one of our listings, please understand our client is the seller and we are prioritize their goals.
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Absolutely. We can advise you on how to improve your financials, operations, and overall value before going to market.
If your business is not ready to be listed, we will provide you with a business plan to prepare your business and get higher offers.
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Yes. All conversations are 100% confidential and handled with discretion.
If you’d prefer an in-person meeting, please let us know. We can visit after-hours when employees are gone.
We’ve been in your shoes…
We’ve built, managed, and sold companies across different industries, so we understand the highs, the challenges, and the big decisions that come with ownership. That firsthand experience means we know what’s at stake when it comes time to sell or buy, and we treat your business with the same care and dedication as our own.
Client testimonials
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CA Tax Firm SOLD for $380,000
“Thanks to Chris, I was able to sell my 50+ year tax firm. I didn’t know anyone would that pay that much. This team is very professional, knowledgable, and responsive. Now I can finally enjoy my retirement...”
- Jim C.
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HVAC - $1.25M
“The HVAC business was great. Honestly I wish I didn’t have to sell but I’m getting old and my kids didn’t want it. Chris really made the process smooth from start to finish. His tax & accounting background is what stood out to me. He knew his shit.
- Lee