Introduction to selling a Business

Selling Businesses — A Better Way

Each year across the UK, more than 170,000 businesses swap hands or are put up for sale. Yet over 60% of owners try their luck by using outdated, low-visibility DIY advertising platforms, hoping the right buyer will simply appear. Ask yourself, would you sell your house on Gumtree, or would you instruct an estate agent? The same logic applies when selling a business, escpecillay businesses worth over £100,000.

It is then no surprise that 86 percent of businesses listed on low-quality DIY platforms fail to sell. Many owners simply overvalue their business based on emotion rather than evidence, market trends, or commercial logic. Combine this with a lack of knowledge about the sales process, legal requirements, buyer vetting, negotiations, and compliance, and it is easy to see why so many businesses remain unsold, leaving owners frustrated and out of pocket with monthly advertising sites.

Agent Local is transforming the business sales marketplace for the better. Today, we are the go-to choice for 3,000 companies each year, delivering a professional, fully managed sale without the unfair fees, contracts, or practices of traditional brokers. Every seller is supported by a dedicated agent who oversees the entire sales process from valuation through to completion — just as an estate agent would when selling a home.

Our service includes a free expert valuation, full financial preparation, professional marketing, buyer sourcing, negotiations, viewings, offer handling and full contract management. We also maintain the UK’s largest database of over 244,000 motivated buyers, enabling businesses to sell in on average of 13 weeks or less.

We have eliminated long contracts, hidden fees, termination costs, and poor broker practices, offering a fairer and faster way to sell a business. We have also partnered with the UK’s largest commercial platforms, including Zoopla, Prime Location, Loopnet & OntheMarket, giving your business the attention it deserves.

Looking to instruct us ? Speak to an agent today who will guide you through every stage of the sales process, beginning with a free, expert valuation. During this valuation, we assess current market conditions, buyer demand, your business’s financial performance, and the unique characteristics that make your business stand out. We also take time to understand your objectives and reason for sale, ensuring our strategy aligns with your goals.

After your valuation, you’ll have the option to formally instruct our team by choosing one of our transparent, fair-fee sales plans designed to offer exceptional value and complete peace of mind. Once your plan is confirmed, your agent will prepare your business for market, creating a professional listing and marketing strategy tailored to attract the right buyers.

Your business will then be promoted across our premium advertising platforms and introduced to our exclusive network of more than 244,000 qualified and motivated buyers. From there, your agent will proactively manage all buyer enquiries, arrange viewings, and handle negotiations on your behalf — ensuring a smooth, efficient, and successful sale from start to finish.

“We sell businesses faster, fairer and without the unfair fees or contracts of a traditional agent.”

Book your free expert valuation today by calling 0333 050 1199 or by emailing our team on hello@agentlocal.co.uk to start your journey.