For LAER Realty Partners agents
Your next listing might be a business.
LAER Business helps LAER agents bring business sales to market, with an experienced brokerage team handling the specialized work. You stay in the relationship and get paid at closing.
The opportunity
You already know business owners.
Past clients, neighbors, the people behind the storefronts in the towns you serve. Sooner or later, many of them will sell. Until now there wasn't a clear place at LAER to take that conversation. Now there is.
The LAER Business program is open now, and we are looking for the first great opportunities to take to market together.
How the program works
Four steps. One short form to start.
- 01
Submit the opportunity
A short form about the business and the owner. It takes about two minutes, and you can leave the business name out.
- 02
Quick intake call
We learn about the business, the owner and the relationship, and answer your questions.
- 03
An honest read
We tell you straight whether it is ready for market, and why. If it is not, you get talking points for your client.
- 04
Go to market together
You stay in the relationship, we handle the specialized work, and you are paid at closing.
What you get
Built so agents win.
No cost to participate
There is nothing to buy and no fee to join. Bring an opportunity when you have one.
You keep your client
You stay in the relationship from the first conversation to the closing table.
Paid at closing
Compensation is based on your involvement and agreed in writing before any listing goes to market.
Learn on real deals
See valuation, buyer screening and negotiation up close, alongside people who do it every day.
Real estate included
When a business includes property, the real estate side is handled by a licensed real estate broker as part of the deal.
A more valuable relationship
Help a client with the biggest transaction of their life, and be the agent they remember.
What makes a great fit
Spotting the deals worth chasing.
- Steady revenue and real, documentable profit
- An owner who is genuinely ready to sell
- A direct relationship between you and the owner
- Restaurants, venues, clubs, service companies, manufacturers, distributors and businesses with real estate
Not sure it qualifies? Submit it anyway. Part of the program is helping you spot the deals worth chasing.
What usually isn't a fit
- Very small or owner-dependent operations
- Businesses without financials to support their value
- Owners who are only testing the market
We'll always tell you why, so you can have a better conversation with your client.
Share kit
Send a client the right page.
Have an owner or buyer in mind? Send them a page written for them. Copy the link, or open a pre-written email or text you can edit before it goes.
For a business owner
Sell your business with confidence
laerbusiness.com/sellers
“Hi, I wanted to share something with you. LAER now has a business brokerage program for owners thinking about selling. It is completely confidential, and I would stay involved. Take a look when you have a minute:”
For a prospective buyer
Own something already proven
laerbusiness.com/buyers
“If you are thinking about buying a business, LAER Business shares vetted opportunities with registered buyers first:”
For a fellow agent
The LAER Business program
laerbusiness.com/agents
Common questions
Agent FAQ
Do I need business brokerage experience?
No. You learn the process on a real deal alongside people who do this every day.
Does it cost anything to participate?
No.
How do I get paid?
You are paid at closing based on your involvement in the deal. Compensation is agreed in writing before any listing goes to market.
Do I keep my client?
Yes. You stay in the relationship from the first conversation to the closing.
Is my client’s information kept confidential?
Yes. Owner and business details are shared only with the team evaluating the opportunity.
What if the business includes real estate?
Great. The real estate component is handled by a licensed real estate broker as part of the transaction.
Can I refer a buyer?
Yes. Send them to the buyer registration page and ask them to mention you, or share their details with us directly.
Have someone in mind?