We specialize in Main Street and lower middle-market businesses across Las Vegas and Southern Nevada. Restaurants, retail, construction, service companies, medical practices, franchises and professional firms, among many others.
Buyer FAQ
Navigating the acquisition process in Las Vegas. Answered by a licensed Nevada business broker.
16 questions
We evaluate your experience, financial capacity, and personal goals, then match you with businesses that align with your skills, interests, and future vision. The right fit is as much about lifestyle as it is about numbers.
Yes. Many buyers successfully transition into new industries. We help you evaluate whether a business is a good fit and identify the key resources, xperienced staff, documented processes and owner training, hat support your success.
An established business comes with existing customers, proven cash flow, trained staff, and supplier relationships. That significantly reduces risk and shortens your path to profitability compared with a start-up.
Jennifer Franco brings years of Las Vegas brokerage experience, personalized guidance and access to pre-vetted opportunities. We make the buying process efficient, transparent and tailored to your goals. From first conversation to closing.
Rarely. Sellers frequently offer owner financing for part of the price, and SBA-backed lenders can finance up to 80–90% of a qualifying acquisition. Most buyers combine a down payment, bank financing, and a seller note.
Prices vary widely, but it is unlikely you could acquire an established business with a down payment of much less than $50,000. Buyers typically need 10–25% of the purchase price in cash plus working capital.
Lenders look for a 10–25% down payment, solid credit history, relevant experience, and post-closing liquidity. We guide you through SBA loans, conventional financing, and seller-financed structures.
Absolutely. We work with trusted SBA and conventional lending partners in Nevada and can introduce you early so pre-qualification is in place before you make an offer.
Beyond the purchase price, plan for legal and accounting fees, lender costs, licensing, and working capital. Broker compensation is typically paid by the seller at closing; any buyer-side retainer is credited toward it.
During due diligence the seller must provide documents, ax returns, bank statements, P&Ls, hat verify their numbers. We recommend engaging a CPA to review them before you remove contingencies.
Yes. Once you have signed a non-disclosure agreement and been qualified, you receive summary financials; after an accepted offer you review full tax returns, bank records, leases, and contracts during due diligence.
We strongly recommend both. Some small deals close without them, but an experienced transaction attorney and CPA protect you on contract terms, tax structure, and verification of earnings.
Register as a buyer, sign an NDA, review opportunities, submit an offer, complete due diligence, secure financing, and close. We guide you through every stage and coordinate with lenders, attorneys, and escrow.
Most acquisitions take 3 to 6 months from first look to closing, depending on financing, due diligence, landlord approval, and negotiation complexity. SBA-financed deals tend toward the longer end.
Almost always. On most small businesses the seller provides two to four weeks of training at no cost, and longer consulting periods can be negotiated for more complex operations.