Why Buying a Business in Florida is Easier
Florida's business brokerage market offers a distinct advantage through the Business Brokers of Florida (BBF) network. Unlike many other states where brokers operate independently and competitively, Florida's BBF creates a cooperative environment that fundamentally simplifies the acquisition process.
When you work with a BBF member, you gain immediate access to a much larger inventory of businesses across the state. Instead of contacting multiple brokers individually—each representing only their own limited listings—a single BBF broker can show you opportunities from the entire network. This cooperation eliminates the inefficiency and frustration of dealing with territorial brokers who won't share information or collaborate on deals.
The commission-sharing structure among BBF members means brokers are financially incentivized to work together rather than compete against each other. This translates to smoother transactions, better communication between parties, and fewer deals falling apart due to broker conflicts. In states without this cooperative framework, buyers often encounter resistance, duplicated efforts, and brokers who prioritize protecting their turf over serving their clients' best interests.
Why Buyers Should Work with a BBF Member
Engaging a BBF member broker to help you purchase a Florida business gives you a professional advocate who can navigate the entire marketplace on your behalf. Your BBF broker becomes your single point of contact, conducting a comprehensive search across all member listings to find businesses that match your criteria, budget, and goals.
A BBF broker brings valuable expertise in valuation, due diligence, and negotiation while maintaining professional relationships with listing brokers throughout the state. This network effect means faster access to new opportunities, insider knowledge about businesses before they're widely advertised, and smoother coordination throughout the transaction process.
Most importantly, working with a BBF member costs you nothing additional—the seller typically pays all brokerage commissions. You receive professional representation, market expertise, and access to Florida's entire cooperative brokerage network without any out-of-pocket fees, making it a strategic advantage that every serious buyer should leverage.
Contact
For help buying a Florida Business, contact Eric J. Gall at [email protected] or 239.738.6227, or one of our Edison Business Advisors team members.
