Know Before You Sell
Find Out What Your Business Is Really Worth with a Professional Valuation
Whether you own a restaurant, manufacturing company, or any business in between, knowing your true market value is the critical first step before making any major decisions. Don’t guess – get the facts from the experts who complete more business transactions than anyone else in the world.
Why You Need a Professional Business Valuation
You’ve built something valuable. Make sure you know exactly what it’s worth.
- Price It Right for Maximum Return: “One of the most critical steps in successfully selling a business is pricing it correctly” through professional appraisal
- SBA Loan Pre-Qualification: Make your business more attractive to buyers with SBA financing pre-qualification based on professional valuation
- Strategic Decision Making: Whether for exit planning, partnership buy-outs, or estate planning
- Complete Confidentiality: Your business appraisal and financials handled with utmost discretion throughout the process
The Sunbelt Valuation Advantage
Market-Tested Expertise You Can Trust
✓ National Valuation Firm Relationships: Partnerships with national business valuation firms to provide the best service to clients
✓ Certified Professional Standards: Valuations by CVA and CBA certified professionals accepted by bank lenders and third parties
✓ Objective & Independent: Certified appraisers “disassociated from the mechanics of a transaction” who charge up-front fees to remain completely objective
✓ Comprehensive Risk Analysis: Professional assessment of customer concentration, vendor relationships, competitive forces, key employees, and legal exposures
✓ Multiple Valuation Standards: Fair Value, Investment Value, and other recognized standards depending on your specific needs
What You’ll Receive
Comprehensive Analysis Tailored to Your Business
Cash Flow Assessment: Professional analysis of your EBITDA or Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE)
Risk Evaluation: Detailed assessment of customer concentration, vendor relationships, macroeconomic trends, competitive forces, key employees, and legal exposures
Discount Rate Analysis: Risk factors quantified into a percentage known as a Discount Rate or Capitalization Rate
Written Professional Report: Documentation suitable for banks, attorneys, SBA lending, and critical decision-making
Multiple Valuation Standards: Fair Value (synergistic buyer considerations) or Investment Value (financial buyer focus) depending on your intended buyers
Two Valuation Options
Broker Opinion of Value (BOV)
- Perfect for establishing asking prices and strategic planning
- Based on market analysis and broker experience
- Faster turnaround for time-sensitive business decisions
- Ideal when formal certification isn’t required
Formal Certified Appraisal (CVA/CBA)
- Required for SBA financing, legal proceedings, and estate planning
- Pre-qualifies your business for SBA loans, making it more attractive to buyers
- Court-admissible documentation meeting professional standards
- Includes on-site equipment inspection when required
Additional Services:
- Machinery & Equipment Appraisals: SBA-compliant equipment valuations for loan applications
- Asset-Based Valuations: When business relies heavily on specific equipment or assets
Ready to Know Your Business Value?
Get your professional valuation from the world’s largest business brokerage firm.
Your dedicated Sunbelt business broker will advise you on the different types of valuation services, associated costs, and the necessity of each report based on the size and complexity of your business, type of business, and intended buyers.
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