Questions we hear every week.

Start with our free valuation: twelve basic questions about sales, profit, assets and real estate. A broker follows up with a preliminary view and, if you want one, an in-depth analysis.

Yes. We market businesses without naming them, and buyers sign a confidentiality agreement and pre-qualify before they receive details.

To protect the seller’s employees, customers and competitive position, and because the brochure contains sensitive information. The agreement also asks for financial information so we can confirm the business is a good fit for you. That information stays confidential.

It varies with the business, the price and the market. Correct pricing from the start is the biggest factor an owner controls.

When it makes sense, yes. We sell businesses, commercial real estate, and both as a package.

We help prepare the loan package and the presentation to the bank and help find a suitable loan program. We do not lend money ourselves.

Initial meetings are always at no charge. Fees depend on the type of engagement, and we explain them clearly before any work begins.

Our office is in Portland, and we work with businesses and properties across Maine.

Office, retail, industrial, warehouse, flex, land, hospitality, restaurant, multi-family and mixed-use property, for sale and for lease.

In a gross lease, rent includes most operating costs. In a triple-net (NNN) lease, the tenant pays base rent plus a share of taxes, insurance and maintenance. Compare leases on total occupancy cost, not just rent.

It depends on the agreement. A seller’s or landlord’s broker represents the owner; a buyer’s or tenant’s broker represents you. We explain Maine’s brokerage relationships at the start so you always know where we stand.