Business Broker Bellingham, Mount
Vernon & San Juan Islands
Sell Your Business with a Trusted Local Expert
If you’re a business owner in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, or San Juan County, and you’re considering selling, you need more than a generalist, you need a local business broker who understands your market.
At Washington Business Brokers, we help owners sell their companies across Northwest Washington, including:
- Bellingham, Ferndale, Lynden (Whatcom County)
- Mount Vernon, Burlington, Anacortes (Skagit County)
- Oak Harbor, Coupeville (Island County)
- Friday Harbor, Lopez Island (San Juan County)
We represent companies with $2M to $30M in revenue in industries ranging from marine services and tourism to construction, manufacturing, and healthcare.
If you’re looking for a business broker in Bellingham, a broker in Anacortes, or help selling a business on Lopez or San Juan Island, our team is built to serve your local market.
Why Owners Choose Washington Business Brokers
Confidentiality
Every business broker at WBB knows that confidentiality is the #1 concern to business owners.
No Upfront Fees
Our fee is 100% performance based.
Systems, Teamwork & Track Record
Established processes for valuing, marketing, and negotiating ensure a positive experience for both seller and buyer.
Results
We value long-lasting relationships and treat clients like family. You will feel like you’re our only client.
Certified Advisors
We possess CPA, CBI, and CBA certifications, and/or MBA degrees.
Owner Mindset
Like you, we’re business owners too.
Network
We tap into our network of 3,000+ buyers (including investment groups, owner/operators, and PE shops) and our relationships with deal attorneys, SBA lenders, and other CPAs on your behalf.
Recent Transactions
Our 3-Step Process
Selling a Business in Whatcom, Skagit, Island, or San Juan County
We welcome the opportunity to connect with any business owner on a preliminary value for their business, regardless of their timeline to sell.
Owners come away from these conversations with answers to their questions, insight into how the business will be perceived by buyers / lenders, and actionable steps to increase value. There is never a fee for an initial consult.
1
Preparation & Valuation
- Valuation assessment
- Ingest, review, organize financial docs & business records
- Review valuation with commercial lending experts
- Preparation of confidential marketing documents
- Video interview of owners
2
Marketing & Negotiations
- Live on 5+ online platforms
- Proactive, confidential marketing campaign
- Address buyer questions on financials, growth levers, employees
- Vetting of buyer fit and financial capacity
3
Work to a Successful Close
- Due diligence
- Drafting of legal documents
- Financing approval
- Escrow / closing
Client Testimonials
Wright Way Cleaning and Restoration
Case Study
Ryan was outstanding in helping sell my business, Wright Way Cleaning & Restoration, in Lynnwood, WA. In business for 15+ years, I had worked to build it to a size where I could benefit from selling it to a new owner. Ryan was one of four advisors / firms that I interviewed. I’m happy to say that he helped my wife and I successfully sell the business to a fantastic buyer. After working with Ryan for 6 months, I would emphasize the following advantages about partnering with him and Washington Business Brokers:
Enthusiasm, zeal, flexibility
He brought a level of raw energy and adaptability to move the process forward at key points. He answers his phone, day, and night, and was always responsive.
Quality of marketing effort & deliverables
Ryan produced compelling visuals and video that were used to market my business; these marketing materials helped attract buyers and, I believe, helped me obtain a higher price for the business than I thought possible
Process knowledge throughout transaction
He uses his background and experience as a CPA in preparing the valuation, confidently negotiating with buyers, and to navigate through issues as they arise
Did what he said
Ryan is detail oriented, organized, and follows through on promises
Persistence and perseverance
His tenacity was beneficial in keeping the process and stakeholders (including me) moving
