When you hire a business broker, the commission feels abstract at first. Ten percent. Sure, fine. But let's do the math together — because most sellers do not run these numbers until it is too late.

The Real Cost of a 10% Commission

Here is what broker commissions look like at different sale prices:

• $250,000 sale → $25,000 commission
• $500,000 sale → $50,000 commission
• $1,000,000 sale → $100,000 commission
• $2,000,000 sale → $200,000 commission

That is money that was supposed to fund your retirement, your next venture, or your family's future. Gone. To a broker.

And that is before you factor in the Lehman Formula, which some brokers use — a tiered structure that can push effective rates even higher on larger deals.

What Are You Paying For?

To be fair, brokers do provide services. Here is what a typical broker does for that commission:

• Creates a Confidential Business Review (CBR) document
• Lists your business on BizBuySell, BusinessBroker.net, and similar sites
• Screens initial buyer inquiries
• Coordinates NDAs and information sharing
• Facilitates due diligence and closing

That is real work. But is it $50,000 worth of work? For most sellers, the honest answer is no — especially when technology can now do most of it faster and cheaper.

What BIZLINX Costs Instead

BIZLINX charges $30 a month. That is it.

For that $30, your business is listed on BizLinx Exchange™ — a live marketplace accessible on web and mobile to buyers nationwide. You get AI-powered scoring tools that do the analytical work brokers used to charge for. And when you need human advisory support, it is available at $50 per hour.

If your sale takes six months, your total platform cost is $180. Compare that to $50,000.

The Hidden Costs of the Broker Model

The commission is not the only cost. Brokers also:

• Control your timeline. They move at their pace, not yours. Deals can drag for 12–18 months.
• Control your buyer pool. You only see buyers they bring. You have no visibility into who else might be interested.
• Control the narrative. The CBR they write represents your business their way. You may not agree with how it is positioned.

BIZLINX puts you back in control. You set your listing. You see all buyer inquiries. You decide who to engage and when.

The Math Is Not Close

$180 vs. $50,000. A flat monthly fee vs. a percentage of your life's work. A platform that gives you tools and transparency vs. a middleman who controls the process.

The math is not close. And once you see it clearly, the choice is not either.