| Over 900 California business brokers, agents, and intermediaries
currenly advertise their listings on BizBen.com - they do so because they get the
best response from qualified, motivated business buyers, from other brokers and agents
(if you co-op on your listings - your choice). We offer discounted advertising plans
(see below) to brokers and agents who have multiple listings they want to advertise. To
sign up either call us at 800-572-7260 or select a plan below and complete the info online.
We also offer Banner and Resource Advertising and low cost Individual Ad programs. |
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Listed In Business Broker &
Agent Directory
One of the highest viewed areas on the site
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Fed to Websites & Network Partners
Listing sent to sources affiliated with BizBen
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Listings Sent Via Email Alerts & Reports
Ads sent directly to subscribed users -
Aprox. 94,000!
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Included In RSS Feed Of Latest
Listings For Sale
Sent directly to our network of user sites
& direct to buyers, business brokers,
agents and owners
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New Ads Added To New Listings Page
Ads listed immediately in search results pages
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Comprehensive Stats
As view, emails received, plus more
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Business Wanted To Buy
FREE access to Posts from motivated
business buyers
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Broker & Agent Coop Listings
Co-op on other listings advertised by
business brokers & agents
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Unlimited Line Listing Advertising
Unlimited line ads can be placed for
your office brokers & agents
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FastTrack Ads
Number per 30 days
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Custom Floating FastTrack Ads
3 to 10 days exposure as new ads are entered
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Workshop Promotion & Blog Participation
Added exposure for your businesses
for sale, workshops, announcements
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Top Tier Positioning
In business broker & agent directory
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NDA's/Buyer Profiles Listed
With all your listings for easy
download from viewers
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Your Announcements In Our
Special News Section
Include your announcements, updates,
news in our News, Notes, & Tips
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Banner Ad For Your Company Info
Custom banner linked to info about your
services & listings
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Select A Multiple Ad Program
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* Silver : Limited to 20 Brokers/Agents Per County
** Gold : Limited To 8 Brokers/Agents Per County
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Why business brokers & agents advertise on BizBen:
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Reach 80,000 viewers daily (mostly business buyers) |
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Over 950 California business brokers & agents currently advertise on BizBen.com |
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Over 200 new listings are added daily on BizBen |
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Best ROI available when selling a small to mid-sized California business |
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Reach 80,000 viewers daily (mostly business buyers) |
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80% of all BizBen visitors are active, motivated buyers |
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Over 50% of business buyers ONLY use BizBen to search on |
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BizBen is quoted regularly in California newspapers & media |
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Online since 1994 - the oldest site selling businesses |
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Confidential & secure: sell your business confidentially |
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You determine the level of Broker/Agent cooperation |
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Access your account 24/7 for:
- stats
- revisions
- place new ads
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BizBen Fast Facts
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50% of small business buyers only search on BizBen.com |
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80,000 viewers daily |
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First online listing site - since 1994 |
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Experts able to assist you in your online advertising efforts |
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Sample Search Results
Information For Business Brokers & Agents: Frequently Asked Questions |
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Questions:
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Click On Any Question To Link To It's Answer Lower On The Page
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What is BizBen.com? |
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BizBen.com is an online marketplace that matches business buyers with sellers of existing businesses for sale. In addition, BizBen offers resources, articles, live workshops, online webinars, a syndicated blog, and a podcast on the topic of buying and selling small to mid-sized businesses.
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What does it cost to utilize BizBen? |
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There is no cost to search and find businesses for sale. To advertise a business for sale on BizBen there are many different programs to sell a business. In addition there are no costs to research resouces, read any literature, or utilize the tools to buy or sell a business on BizBen. BizBen is advertising supported with over 1200 California business brokers, agents, business owners, and small business advisors who advertise daily on BizBen.com
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Are there special advertising programs for business brokers & agents? |
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Yes, for business brokers and agents we have our very successful Fast Track ads, and our Gold and Silver advertising and marketing programs (that incorporate our Fast Track ad programs, etc) that were specially designed for business brokers and agents who wanted a more advanced way to reach business buyers, and business owners trying to sell a business. These special advertising and marketing programs are limited to a certain number of brokers and agents per county to ensure their success in these programs. Brokers and agents utilize these programs to: place articles on BizBen, promote workshops, utilize the BizBen syndicated small business blog to write about industry topics, participate in online webinars and podcasts to promote their services.
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Can I add new ads or revise my ads at anytime with a Broker/Agent advertising account? |
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Yes you have full control 24/7 to log into your advertising account and add new listings/ads, revise any ads/listings, make ads inactive or delete them - bottomline you have full control over your advertising account on BizBen. Not only do you have full control to add or revise any of your listings at anytime, but you are also getting the lowest advertising rate to do so.
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How do I make sure BizBen Emails don't go into my SPAM Folder? |
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To make sure important emails sent to you from BizBen don't end up into your email program's spam folder make sure you put these email addresses into you address book: services@bizben.com, bizbendailyreports@bizben.com, and emailreports@bizben.com. If you can put anything being emailed from @bizben.com also will assure you get all our important emails sent to you.
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How much does it cost to to advertise a business for sale listing? |
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Listing a business or opportunity on BizBen.com is very economical. You have several options for selling your business, and one is sure to fit your budget. To see the costs and programs for individual ads go to our sell a business page. For brokers and agents with mutiple listings (ads) please refer to our multiple listings ad rates page.
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How long does it take for my new business for sale listing to be posted on BizBen? |
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To assure quality listings, we review every new listing being posted on BizBen. Your ad will appear immediately in the New Listings section while we make sure your new ad is placed in the appropriate areas and catagories on BizBen making it easier for potential buyers to find and contact you about your business for sale. Unlike other webites your ad on BizBen usually only takes between 30 minutes to 3 hours (depending on the number of new listings being posted at the time) to get reviewed and fully distributed into our network!
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When writing an ad for BizBen what are the most important factors? |
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First you want to include as much possible information as possible (as much as confidentiality will allow provided that it is important) in your ad - talk about the history of the business, where its at now, and the potential in the future. Buyers also want to know about: lease factors, number of employees, geographic area, competitive factors, etc. We have found the advertisers who write a comprehensive ad are usually the ones who get the best response from the most number of motivated buyers.
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How do I modify my business for sale ad on BizBen? |
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You can update and modify your BizBen business for sale ad at any time - 24/7. To do so, go to the Advertising Log In page and enter your User Name & Password. You will then see your advertising account where you can revise your ad, see your advertising stats, emails received concerning your ad and other important data.
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What is the term of my business for sale ad? |
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You determine the time period of your ad (Standard or Fast Track) you select one, two, or a three month run. You can "turn-off" your ad at anytime by making it inactive if you want to turn off your ad if lets say you are in escrow and you want to limit or eliminate calls or emails for a period of time.
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Should I include the purchase price and other financial information in the ad? |
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Yes you should. Why waste anyones time and have them call you and waste your time if the price isn't close to what buyers are searching for. Also have someone assist you to realistically figure out the adjusted net income of the business (for the previous three years) - this is one of the most important numbers to potential buyers (and usually the price of the business is some multiple of this number). Some of the more successful business for sale ads on BizBen include in the long description field the last three years of these numbers: Gross Sales, Adjusted Net Income, Inventory Amounts, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable (if any), working capital required for a new buyer, etc. Put some effort into this information - it will make the sale of a business much faster and easier on everyone.
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How long should I expect it to take to sell a business? |
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Surveys have found that the national average is approximately six months from your decision to sell to the actual closing. Advertising a business for sale on BizBen usually takes between one to three months from start to finish. The amount of time it will take to sell your business may vary significantly from this average depending upon a number of factors. These factors include deal structure, the time of year, the true value of the business versus the asking price, the size of the business and the local market. The most important factors are usually price and the ability to effectively locate qualified, motivated business buyers. Also very important is the level of exposure you give your listing - make sure you review the BizBen Fast Track advertising program - designed for those looking to sell a business quicker and with usually a much higher response from buyers.
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How do I remove my business for sale listing? |
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You can remove your ad at anytime by logging into your advertising account and the making your ad "inactive" or deleting it.
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What type of information do I need to disclose to a buyer? |
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Only very basic information about your business should be disclosed to a buyer prior to their signing a non-disclosure agreement ("NDA"). An NDA can help protect the confidentiality of any information given to a buyer. Once an NDA is signed, the buyer can be given additional financial and operational information about the company in order to make an informed offer for the business. After an offer is accepted, a significant amount of detailed information will be required during the due diligence process ranging from a review of incorporation papers and other legal documents to a thorough review of accounting work papers and meetings with key employees.
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Should I utilize the escrow process to close my deal? |
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In our opinion if you don't utilize the services of an escrow company, you are asking for trouble later on down the road. The escrow fee should be looked at as insurance that the deal will run smoother and items that are respresented by all parties are documented. I have heard too many horror stories from buyers, sellers, and brokers/agents who wanted to save a little money or figured they didn't need to involve a escrow service to close their deal and got burned later on for not doing so.
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Are there any membership fees to join BizBen to advertise? |
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No there are no membership or initiation fees to join BizBen to advertise. When brokers or agents first start up or come back with us we charge three months of advertising upfront and then the plan goes on a monthly autopay thereafter. Advertisers (brokers and agents) can cancel anytime after their initial three month advertising run.
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Past Testimonials From Brokers And Agents |
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“I just wanted to drop you a quick note to express my total satisfaction with your GOLD Marketing Program for Business Brokers.
As a sole practitioner (currently) my brokerage business does not get the exposure that many of the larger houses generate so it is essential that my advertising gets results and draws attention to both my listings, and my brokerage. Of all the advertising I have utilized, NO ONE even comes close to the activity generated by your GOLD Marketing & Advertising Program.
As a former small business owner who believed strongly in effective advertising, I have found that the cost/benefit of your marketing program is clearly justified. While the cost is significantly higher than any other advertising I have done, the results show it is by far, the better investment.
Within the first 2 weeks of starting the marketing program with you, the results are 3 offers on 2 of the 10 businesses advertised and another one going into escrow!
I am now working long weeks to generate more listings as I have total confidence in my ability to sell them via the effective marketing & advertising with BizBen. You can certainly use my name as a very satisfied customer; just don’t sign up any of my local competitors!
The difference to my bottom line will fantastic this year. Thanks again!” |
Rick Prinz, Principal & Business Broker at Bay Shore Business Brokers |
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Just wanted you to know your website is great! Very easy to use! |
Vicki Johnson, Private Equities |
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Thanks so much for having a great marketing tool for selling California businesses! I was able to sell my autobody shop in no time at all, w/several offers! Thanks to your FAST TRACK Marketing program, my clients are just as happy as I am. |
Lori Lesser, Keller Williams Realty
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"The results of our using BizBen.Com has been better then great!
At this writing, we have sold all but one listing. The last listing is presently in negotiations and should be sold within the next 10 days. During the time we had the listings posted, which was about 4 months, we recieved numerous inquiries and requests for details on the business's listed.
The buyers were outstanding with almost all being well qualified and well funded. The result is that we sold 7 MILLION dollars in business sales and I made a CONSIDERABLE amount in commissions! The results using BizBen far exceeded our advertising in any other form .. Newspapers, direct mail etc. do not hold a candle to the results we had with Bizben... we are in the process of getting new listings , which of course, will be put on Bizben.com immediately!" |
Jim Kavanaugh, Business Broker, Chase Business Brokers - San Francisco East Bay Area |
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Things are going well here and I am so far pleased with the responses I have been getting through your service. |
Vasilis Georgiou, Business Broker, Sunbelt Business Brokers of Orange Coast |
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Thanks for the results from your site. |
Matt, Donnelly, Business Broker |
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Sold the trucking company! The buyer paid a total of $1.1 Million, $325,000 plus re-financing the tractors and trailers. Thanks for getting us the buyer of this business! |
Harold Graves, Ares Capital Group, Inc. |
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Since starting with you we have sold 3 businesses in a little over 2 months . . . we love your service! |
Jay Kim, Business Broker, BRI Company |
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Thanks Peter. FYI - This is the 2nd business you guys have helped me sell - your website is great! |
Shaun Buck, Real Estate Agent |
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Getting a great response from our advertising in your media and have sold several businesses advertised with you. Your cost of advertising is less than any competitive media I have advertised businesses in . . . |
Bill Reinis, Business Broker, American Business Advisors |
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Since we've placed our ad (Fast Track - Featured Ad) with BizBen.com, we've had dozens of inquiries each week. We've advertised with other online sites but the response there could not compare with your site. Thanks for providing your effective online service! |
Dave Margolin, Business Broker, BizOps |
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Your site works great. We have a restaurant/bar for sale in a ski area and have had over 800 viewers look at our ad online, received 4 emails and over 20 phone calls, in fact we just had someone take a look at it last week, please renew may ad for another run! |
Prudential Ca Realty, Real Estate Agent, Prudential California Realty |
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Have been a big fan of BizBen for a long time. After signing up with you to start our advertising less than 2 weeks ago on your 5 Ad Advertising program for brokers, we already have one of our listings signed both way on a purchase agreement. Please increase the number of ads to your next level of advertising for brokers . . . we are very satisfied with the ongoing results! |
Laura Wells, Business Broker, Amazing Business Brokers |
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Thank you for your services you offer through www.bizben.com. Unbelivable and suprisingly my two business for sale listings were sold within 10 days through your website BizBen - I thank you again! |
Michael Mogharabi, Broker, REMAX Commercial |
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The property I represented was located in a remote area of California. The promise I made to my client was to advertise to a broader and more qualified target by using the internet. Your company made it easier to direct my marketing efforts to this target. I received on the average 70 hits a week including 8 inquiries for more information. As a direct result of using the Fast Track Advertising Program I received the buyer for this restaurant, bar, RV Park and Motel. This program kept this business in front of business buyers everyday! |
Patty Stocum, Broker Associate Ming Tree/GMAC Real Estate
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getting a better response in my advertising with you than the LA Times . . . I get alot of response to my advertising and have told all of my friends about your services . . . I also like searching the businesses for sale on your website - your interface is so easy to use. |
Martin Dibbini, Agent, REMAX Real Estate |
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Just a short note to thank you for your fabulous website - it gets better and better all the time! Have a great year - you deserve it. |
Julian Solomons, VR Business Brokers / Mergers+Acquisitions |
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Having sold businesses for 22 years, I have found BizBen to be the best value in responses. With a few minor exceptions I have not had to use other advertising media in the last year. It appears that many seasoned buyers use BizBen. |
Bill Bruno, Business Broker, San Diego |
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As I was updating my listing with you I noticed (in another file) that your ad #3586 (our listing #5107) was sold to a BizBen viewer that emailed me.
Offer written, sale closed escrow on the next week. This was the Gift and Paper store in Danville.
Thanks for your services, we are selling alot of businesses through your website BizBen! |
John Irvine, Business Broker, Coastal Business Brokers |
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The response to your website was incredible, got tons of great calls from buyers very quickly. Response was better than any other website and media I have used for advertising. Thanks. |
Sandra Kohanim, Business Broker, Business Investment Management |
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It has been a pleasure working with California Businesses For Sale for over the past seven years. In this time period I have received hundreds of inquiries from buyers who have found my listings on California Businesses For Sale website and newspaper which has resulted in numerous consummated transactions.
California Businesses For Sale is one of the most effective places I advertise my listings for sale and I highly recommend their services. |
Steven D. Zimmerman, President, Restaurant Realty Company |
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I am a business broker with BIR Business Brokers based in Los Angeles for the past 12 years. As one of the top agents for the BIR network, I've sold dozens of businesses as a direct result of your BizBen.com - they have proven to be the best marketing tools I have.
I'am sold on your websites and heartily recommend that anyone looking to acquire or sell a business in California start with BizBen.com! |
Norm Barkdoll, Agent, BIR Business Brokers |
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I am going nuts with all the calls from BizBen.com! The business buyers that come from the calls are high quality and I have sold several businesses so far and have another in escrow because of your website. We have also gotten several listings from your service - it's amazing how many sellers look at your media too. I love your service, thanks again and God bless. |
David Duran, SouthHill Midland Realty, Agent |
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We are in escrow with the liquor store with real estate we had advertised with you - after only 1 week on your site! Putting in another ad today for a gas station. We get an excellent response to all the advertising we do on your website - I will spread the word to other agents how well your website advertising works! |
Adam, Aprim, Agent, Prudential Commercial Real Estate |
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I just want to take this opportunity to thank for not only providing a highly effective way of advertising our listings but also the exceptional personalized service I received. Your Fast Track Ad Program has produced more calls than I can handle. I expect to have a purchase and sale agreement executed this week, after only 10 days of using the program! Thank you again.
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Kevin Westberg, Business Intermediary, Plethora Business Brokers
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You are doing a great job with my ads. I will be your customer for good! |
Martin Dibbini, Agent, REMAX Commercial |
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Thank you so much for your wonderful newspaper and websites. I'am retiring after 44 years in the real estate business but it is people like you who go "over and above" to help us realtors market our business for sale listings to make the money to retire! Thanks so much for all your great work! I have enjoyed working with you. |
Betty Wingfield, Broker, Wingfield Real Estate |
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