Business broker FAQs

RSE Realty specialises in helping clients buy and sell businesses. Our services include business valuations, market analysis, confidential marketing, negotiation support, and assistance through the entire sale or purchase process.

We use a combination of financial analysis, market comparisons and industry-specific metrics to accurately value your business, ensuring you receive a fair and competitive market price.

RSE Realty offers extensive industry experience, a wide network of potential buyers, and a commitment to confidentiality and personalised service. We work closely with you to achieve the best possible outcome.

The process typically involves an initial consultation, business valuation, preparation of marketing materials, confidentially marketing the business, screening potential buyers, facilitating negotiations, and finalising the sale.

The time frame varies depending on the type of business, market conditions and buyer interest. On average it can take anywhere from several months to over a year to sell a business.

No. RSE Realty typically operates on a success fee basis, meaning you only pay a commission when your business is successfully sold. We may discuss certain upfront costs for additional services, such as professional valuations or marketing campaigns, during the initial consultation.

We implement strict confidentiality agreements and use discreet marketing techniques to protect your business's identity and sensitive information throughout the sale process.

Yes. We assist buyers in finding suitable businesses that match their criteria, conducting due diligence, negotiating terms and navigating the purchasing process.

RSE Realty works across a wide range of industries, including retail, hospitality, manufacturing, professional services and more — with particular depth in franchises.

Using a broker provides access to a broader market of potential buyers, professional marketing and negotiation expertise, and ensures the process is handled smoothly — allowing you to focus on your ongoing business operations.

It helps to have your financial statements, a list of assets, details of any leases or contracts, and an understanding of your desired sale price. RSE Realty can guide you on any additional documents or preparations needed.

Yes. We offer transition support, advice on reinvestment or new business ventures, and ongoing consultation to ensure both buyers and sellers are satisfied with the transaction.

Business brokers in Australia are usually paid a success fee — a commission on the final sale price, payable at settlement. Fees vary with the size and complexity of the business, and some brokers also charge separately for formal valuations or advertising. RSE Realty charges no upfront broker fee; the commission and any agreed marketing costs are confirmed in writing before the business goes to market.

RSE Realty is based in Coolangatta, Queensland and works across the Gold Coast and Northern New South Wales, including Tweed Heads, Ballina and surrounding districts. Buyers are sourced nationally, since many purchasers relocate to the region to take over a business.

Yes — franchises are Kerrie Anderson's specialisation. Selling a franchised business adds steps a private sale does not have: the franchisor must approve the incoming buyer, the franchise agreement is assigned or re-signed, and remaining term, transfer fees and any required refurbishment all affect price. RSE Realty manages that process alongside the franchisor.

Earlier than most owners expect. Buyers price a business on its recent, verifiable trading history, so the work that lifts the sale price — clean financials, documented systems, a secure lease, reduced owner dependence — has to be done before the business goes to market, not during the sale. Engaging a broker well ahead of your intended exit lets you sell from a position of strength rather than under time pressure.

For most premises-based businesses the existing lease is assigned to the buyer with the landlord's consent, and the landlord will assess the buyer's financial position and experience before agreeing. Remaining term and option periods materially affect what a buyer will pay, so the lease should be reviewed before the business is listed. Your solicitor handles the assignment; RSE Realty coordinates it with the sale.

Usually, yes — a business sale can trigger capital gains tax, and how the sale is structured affects the outcome. Small business CGT concessions and retirement exemptions may apply depending on your circumstances. This is your accountant's call, not your broker's: RSE Realty works alongside your accountant and solicitor so the deal structure supports the tax position they recommend.