Listings

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Any suggestions for getting more responses?
Yes. First, make sure that your listing information is correct. Have you put the business in the right industry and location? Second, be as specific as...
Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 2:51 PM
Can I track the number of people who view my listings?
Yes. Follow this link and click on Listings: https://dealstream.com/analytics
Sat, Jan 14, 2017 at 2:03 PM
What does Buyer Fee Payable mean?
It means the member who posted the listing expects to be paid a commission (a finder’s fee) by the buyer of the business. It also means the member who ...
Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 2:53 PM
I have sent several inquiries about a listing and the seller isn’t responding. What can I do about it?
Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for sellers to ignore inquiries from buyers. Sometimes the reasons are benign. For example, our emails to the seller are ...
Sun, Jan 15, 2017 at 12:39 PM
I want to submit a listing in another language. Will you translate it to English for me?
Yes. There is a pull-down menu with a long list of languages on the pull-down form. You can submit your listing in any of those languages and we will tran...
Sat, Jan 14, 2017 at 3:51 PM
What does Listed Anonymously mean?
It means the member who posted the listing doesn’t want people to know who they are, at least at the outset. There are several reasons that people do t...
Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 2:59 PM
I am thinking of posting a listing anonymously. Should I do it?
We don't recommend posting listings anonymously because it greatly reduces the number of responses you receive. Buyers distrust listings where the ...
Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 2:59 PM
I’m trying to decide whether to inquire about an anonymous listing. What information will help me decide?
Look at whether they are a Pro member. Pro members undergo a fraud check when they upgrade their memberships. Look at when they joined DealStream. It’s a ...
Sat, Jan 14, 2017 at 3:50 PM
The seller is asking me to pay a fee or retainer before they provide additional information about a listing. Is this unusual?
It’s very common for intermediaries to ask for a retainer when they are hired to to conduct an open-ended acquisition search. But it’s very unusual for...
Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 3:01 PM
The seller is asking me to sign a contract before they provide additional information about a business. Is this unusual?
This is very common with Buyer Fee Payable listings. The member wants to make sure you pay them a commission if you buy the business described in the l...
Mon, Sep 5, 2016 at 3:02 PM