Transparent Pricing for Every Stage of the Process

Selling your business is one of the hardest things you'll ever do. The M&A process can be difficult, demanding, and emotionally draining. At CRE Resources, we pride ourselves on full transparency in guiding you through every decision — starting with how we charge.

Our fees are based on your business's annual revenue, but many factors can influence the final structure: industry complexity, profitability, purchase price expectations, timeline, buyer pool size, and how prepared you are for selling. We tailor every engagement to your business's unique characteristics, and your fees are finalized during our Phase 1 Client Engagement meeting.

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Two Ways to Work With Us

We offer two engagement models depending on how much support you need.

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Full Brokerage Representation

We do it for you.

End-to-end transaction management from valuation through settlement. This is our full-service engagement for sellers who want expert management of every phase.

What's included:

• Business Valuation Appraisal Report
• Offering Memorandum & CIM
• Business Packaging (narrative, workbook, portal)
• Multi-channel marketing campaign
• 8 syndicated business & CRE listings
• Buyer screening (NDA, profile, qualification)
• Deal negotiation & LOI preparation
• Contract drafting & attorney coordination
• Landlord approvals & lease assignment
• Settlement coordination & closing

Retainer: $1,500

(credited toward final commission)

Commission at closing:

• 10% of the first $1M in purchase price
• 8% on the second $1M
• 6% on the third $1M
• 2% thereafter </aside>

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Consulting & À La Carte

We help you do it yourself.

For sellers who want professional support on specific deliverables without full brokerage representation. Pick and choose the services you need.

À la carte pricing:

• Business Valuation Report (Level 2): $1,500
• Business Appraisal (Level 3): $2,500
• Confidential Information Memorandum: $500
• Offering Memorandum (with URL): $400
• Business Key Metrics Workbook: $500
• Lease or Deed Review & Abstract: $550
• Business SWOT Analysis: $400
• Business RISK Analysis: $400
• Market & Industry Analysis: $600
• Marketing Strategy & Target Buyer Summary: $350
• Buyer Contact & Screening System Setup: $750
• Deal Terms & Negotiation Support: $500
• Letter of Intent Preparation: $400
• Draft Purchase & Sale Agreement: $750
• Draft Special Buyer/Seller Agreements: $400/doc
• Settlement/Closing Prep & Coordination: $700 </aside>

Phase-by-Phase Fee Breakdown

Initial Consultation

• Preliminary phone call with client
• Client Portal setup and initial research review
• Review of business plan, IP, operations, staffing, and key metrics
• Discussion of sale timing and seller expectations

Fee: No charge

Phase 1: Client Engagement & Preparation

We formalize the partnership and begin organizing your documentation into a secure Disclosure Portal.

Fee: Included in retainer (Full Brokerage) or billed à la carte (Consulting)