{ "name": "Sell My Business Quotes Exit Adviser Board", "title": "Exit Adviser Board", "url": "https://sellmybusinessquotes.com/datasets/exit-adviser-board/", "csv": "https://sellmybusinessquotes.com/datasets/exit-adviser-board.csv", "markdown": "https://sellmybusinessquotes.com/datasets/exit-adviser-board/index.md", "computed_at": "2026-10-21", "license": "https://sellmybusinessquotes.com/terms", "headline": "The median published figure in the Exit Adviser Board is 5.50 percent across 6 sources' own pages (range 3 to 10 percent), read 12 October 2026.", "quotes": [ "The median published figure in the Exit Adviser Board is 5.50 percent across 6 sources' own pages (range 3 to 10 percent), read 12 October 2026.", "6 of the 40 named sources read in full publish a figure; 34 publish none, read 12 October 2026.", "The median is up 0.50 percent since 26 September 2026 (was 5 percent across 3)." ], "citation": "\"Sell My Business Quotes Exit Adviser Board\", updated 2026-10-21, 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"0af2ca7d3f1e2e309bf69a4d3c76fd4ee3b174728b8d009b208216b4671b71a5" }, { "source": "Synergy Business Brokers, what fees are paid for selling a business", "url": "https://synergybb.com/blog/what-fees-are-paid-for-selling-a-business/", "figure": "10%", "value": 10, "unit": "%", "vat": null, "axis": {}, "retrieved_at": "2026-10-11", "quote": "We charge a flat fee of 10% for businesses that have a cash flow of $600,000 or less.", "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site", "text_sha256": "9c1e1d10fdd7ec99091069bac58fe88b3dd53f50a1525d2dc7a52d82db529fbc" }, { "source": "Unbroker, transparent pricing policy", "url": "https://unbroker.com/transparent-pricing-policy-a-clear-path-to-affordable-brokerage/", "figure": "6%", "value": 6, "unit": "%", "vat": null, "axis": {}, "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "quote": "Unbroker offers transparent, low-cost options with the Full Service Business Sale, charging a 6% success fee that’s only paid when your business sells.", "source_class": "primary-provider-own-site", "text_sha256": "fa5dd6e6faa6848e8cf91dc54c527d14510b7cc726375efd89131a228217c3b4" }, { "source": "Baton, business broker fees", "url": "https://www.baton.com/resources/own/business-broker-fees", "figure": "3%", "value": 3, "unit": "%", "vat": null, "axis": {}, "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "quote": "Baton Market success fee (Lite plan): 3% of $1M = $30,000", "source_class": "secondary", "text_sha256": "d9610fcbd34c756dee7953e6ddb64954f8545bf59a373941fbc2cc9259567097" } ], "not_published": [ { "source": "Exit Planning Institute, CEPA member directory", "url": "https://exit-planning-institute.org/find-a-cepa", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "Exit Planning Institute, CEPA programme", "url": "https://exit-planning-institute.org/program/certified-exit-planning-advisor", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "read in full and no accepted figure on the page" }, { "source": "IBBA, find a 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"https://www.midstreet.com/blog/business-broker-fees-when-selling-a-business", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-11", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Sunbelt Texas, business broker fees", "url": "https://www.sunbelttexas.com/post/business-broker-fees", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Crowne Atlantic Business Brokers, how much do business brokers charge", "url": "https://www.crowneatlantic.com/business-broker-articles/how-much-do-business-brokers-charge/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-11", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Millsaps, how much does a business broker charge", "url": "https://sellwithmillsaps.com/how-much-does-a-business-broker-charge/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-11", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "1719 Partners, how much do brokers charge to sell a business", "url": "https://1719partners.com/how-much-do-brokers-charge-to-sell-a-business/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-11", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Website Closers, business broker pricing and fees", "url": "https://www.websiteclosers.com/resources/business-broker-pricing-and-fees-when-selling-a-business/", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-11", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "CT Acquisitions, M&A advisor fee structure", "url": "https://ctacquisitions.com/m-and-a-advisor-fee-structure/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-11", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "CT Acquisitions, business broker fees 2026 breakdown", "url": "https://ctacquisitions.com/business-broker-fees-2026-breakdown/", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-11", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Auxo Capital Advisors, the modified Lehman formula", "url": "https://auxocapitaladvisors.com/m-a-advisor-fees-modified-lehman/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-11", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Praxis Rock, sell-side M&A advisory fees", "url": "https://praxisrock.com/insights/sell-side-advisory-fees", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-11", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "East Coast Advisory Team, business broker commission fees", "url": "https://www.eastcoastadvisoryteam.com/post/business-broker-commission-fees", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-11", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "UK Business Brokers, broker fees", "url": "https://ukbusinessbrokers.com/broker-fees-how-much-do-business-brokers-charge/", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-11", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Selling My Business (UK), how much does it cost to sell a business", "url": "https://www.sellingmybusiness.co.uk/articles/selling/how-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-a-business", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "NewOwner (UK), NewOwner vs UK business brokers", "url": "https://newowner.co.uk/blog/newowner-vs-business-brokers-uk-sell-business", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-11", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Certified Exit Planners, how much does a certified exit planner cost", "url": "https://certifiedexitplanners.com/how-much-does-a-certified-exit-planner-cost/", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Business Transition Academy, what an exit planning team costs", "url": "https://www.businesstransitionacademy.com/strategic-business-planning-blog/how-much-your-exit-planning-dream-team-might-cost", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Business Enterprise Institute, navigating exit planning fees", "url": "https://exitplanning.com/navigating-exit-planning-fees-strategies-tips-advisors/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Maus, exit planning software pricing", "url": "https://maus.com/pricing", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Business Brokers (AU), how much do business brokers charge", "url": "https://businessbrokers.com.au/how-much-do-business-brokers-charge/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Venture North Group, what does a business broker charge", "url": "https://venturenorthgroup.com/business-broker-charge/", "retrieved_at": "2026-09-11", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "HedgeStone, what is a typical business broker fee", "url": "https://www.hedgestone.com/business-brokering/what-is-a-typical-business-broker-fee/", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Rejigg, business broker commission rates", "url": "https://www.rejigg.com/articles/business-broker-commission-rates", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-11", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Clearly Acquired, how much do business broker fees cost", "url": "https://www.clearlyacquired.com/blog/how-much-do-business-broker-fees-actually-cost-in-2026", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-11", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "M&A Community, M&A fees by deal size", "url": "https://mnacommunity.com/insights/ma-fees-by-deal-size/", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-11", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Peony, M&A advisor fees", "url": "https://www.peony.ink/blog/ma-advisor-fees", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-12", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Small Business Expo, how much do brokers charge", "url": "https://www.thesmallbusinessexpo.com/blog/how-much-do-brokers-charge-to-sell-a-business/", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-11", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" }, { "source": "Axial, how much do brokers charge to sell a business", "url": "https://www.axial.net/forum/how-much-do-brokers-charge-to-sell-a-business/", "retrieved_at": "2026-10-11", "reason": "every candidate on the page was refused" } ], "sources": [ { "url": "https://exit-planning-institute.org/find-a-cepa", "label": "Exit Planning Institute, CEPA member directory", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://exit-planning-institute.org/program/certified-exit-planning-advisor", "label": "Exit Planning Institute, CEPA programme", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.ibba.org/find-a-business-broker/", "label": "IBBA, find a business broker", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.ibba.org/cbi-certification/", "label": "IBBA, Certified Business Intermediary certification", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://ibbacanada.org/find-a-broker/", "label": "IBBA Canada, find a broker", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://amaaonline.com/cmaa/", "label": "AM&AA, CM&AA designation", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://amaaonline.com/membership/", "label": "AM&AA, membership", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://synergybb.com/blog/what-fees-are-paid-for-selling-a-business/", "label": "Synergy Business Brokers, what fees are paid for selling a business", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.midstreet.com/blog/business-broker-fees-when-selling-a-business", "label": "MidStreet Mergers & Acquisitions, business broker fees", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.sunbelttexas.com/post/business-broker-fees", "label": "Sunbelt Texas, business broker fees", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.crowneatlantic.com/business-broker-articles/how-much-do-business-brokers-charge/", "label": "Crowne Atlantic Business Brokers, how much do business brokers charge", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://sellwithmillsaps.com/how-much-does-a-business-broker-charge/", "label": "Millsaps, how much does a business broker charge", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://1719partners.com/how-much-do-brokers-charge-to-sell-a-business/", "label": "1719 Partners, how much do brokers charge to sell a business", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.websiteclosers.com/resources/business-broker-pricing-and-fees-when-selling-a-business/", "label": "Website Closers, business broker pricing and fees", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://unbroker.com/transparent-pricing-policy-a-clear-path-to-affordable-brokerage/", "label": "Unbroker, transparent pricing policy", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://ctacquisitions.com/m-and-a-advisor-fee-structure/", "label": "CT Acquisitions, M&A advisor fee structure", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://ctacquisitions.com/business-broker-fees-2026-breakdown/", "label": "CT Acquisitions, business broker fees 2026 breakdown", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://auxocapitaladvisors.com/m-a-advisor-fees-modified-lehman/", "label": "Auxo Capital Advisors, the 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"https://www.sellingmybusiness.co.uk/articles/selling/how-much-does-it-cost-to-sell-a-business", "label": "Selling My Business (UK), how much does it cost to sell a business", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://newowner.co.uk/blog/newowner-vs-business-brokers-uk-sell-business", "label": "NewOwner (UK), NewOwner vs UK business brokers", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://businesssuccessiongroup.com/pricing/", "label": "Business Succession Group, pricing", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://certifiedexitplanners.com/how-much-does-a-certified-exit-planner-cost/", "label": "Certified Exit Planners, how much does a certified exit planner cost", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.businesstransitionacademy.com/strategic-business-planning-blog/how-much-your-exit-planning-dream-team-might-cost", "label": "Business Transition Academy, what an exit planning team costs", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://exitplanning.com/navigating-exit-planning-fees-strategies-tips-advisors/", "label": "Business Enterprise Institute, navigating exit planning fees", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://maus.com/pricing", "label": "Maus, exit planning software pricing", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://exitpromise.com/business-broker-fees/", "label": "Exit Promise, business broker fees", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://businessbrokers.com.au/how-much-do-business-brokers-charge/", "label": "Business Brokers (AU), how much do business brokers charge", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://venturenorthgroup.com/business-broker-charge/", "label": "Venture North Group, what does a business broker charge", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.hedgestone.com/business-brokering/what-is-a-typical-business-broker-fee/", "label": "HedgeStone, what is a typical business broker fee", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://morganandwestfield.com/knowledge/business-broker-and-ma-advisor-fees-a-comprehensive-guide/", "label": "Morgan & Westfield, business broker and M&A advisor fees", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://exitmap.com/pricing/", "label": "ExitMap, pricing", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://acquira.com/brokers-commission-rates/", "label": "Acquira, commission rate for selling a business", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.rejigg.com/articles/business-broker-commission-rates", "label": "Rejigg, business broker commission rates", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.baton.com/resources/own/business-broker-fees", "label": "Baton, business broker fees", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.clearlyacquired.com/blog/how-much-do-business-broker-fees-actually-cost-in-2026", "label": "Clearly Acquired, how much do business broker fees cost", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://mnacommunity.com/insights/ma-fees-by-deal-size/", "label": "M&A Community, M&A fees by deal size", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.peony.ink/blog/ma-advisor-fees", "label": "Peony, M&A advisor fees", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.thesmallbusinessexpo.com/blog/how-much-do-brokers-charge-to-sell-a-business/", "label": "Small Business Expo, how much do brokers charge", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" }, { "url": "https://www.axial.net/forum/how-much-do-brokers-charge-to-sell-a-business/", "label": "Axial, how much do brokers charge to sell a business", "license": "the publisher's own terms; quoted for reporting and comment" } ], "methodology": "Every row is a verbatim sentence read from the named source's own page through our fetch service on the date shown, hash-pinned to the stored read (the sha of the page's visible text; the raw page is mirrored to R2). 6 of the 40 named sources that could be read published a usable figure; 34 published none and are recorded as not published, never filled in; 3 could not be read (blocked, dead or unreachable) and count nowhere. The headline figures (median, minimum, maximum, quartiles) are over ONE figure per source in % (a source's median where its page yielded several accepted sentences), so N counts sources, never sentences; 455 candidate sentence(s) were refused by a reviewer with the reason recorded. The fuller derivation this dataset is chartered to grow into (not yet what the figures above are; they are each source's own published figure as read): the roster of credential holders (CEPA, CExP, CBI, CM&AA) joined to every adviser publishing a fee on its own domain, giving per firm: the retainer (one-off or monthly, and whether it is credited against the success fee), the success-fee basis (flat percentage, Lehman, double Lehman), the minimum fee, and the tail period. The figure nobody publishes is the DISTRIBUTION - the median and spread of published success fees by deal band, the share of advisers charging any retainer at all, and the share publishing a fee rather than quoting. The board's 'questions to ask' column is generated from the terms that actually vary between firms, not from a listicle.", "embed": "

5.50 percent

median published figure, Exit Adviser Board, across 6 sources, read 12 October 2026

Source: Sell My Business Quotes Exit Adviser Board
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