• Link to X
  • Link to Facebook
  • Link to LinkedIn
  • Link to Youtube
Call Us Today: 805.428.2063
Kismet Business Brokers
  • Services
    • Consulting
      • Find the Right Business
      • Purchasing a Business – Telephone Consultations
      • Trouble Shooting Business Buying
      • Business Turnaround
      • Marketing
      • Consultations by the Minute
    • Due Diligence
      • Overview
      • Do it Yourself Due Diligence
      • Quick Review – Due Diligence Analysis
      • CPA Due Diligence and Audits
      • Free Consult
      • Valuation
    • Expert Witness Services
      • Overview
      • Financial Expert Witness
      • Real Estate Expert Witness
  • Specialities
    • Type of Business
      • Overview
      • Gas Stations
      • Auto Body Shop
      • Coin Laundry
      • Smog Shop
      • Tanning Salon
      • Restaurant
    • …
      • Fast Food
      • Dry Cleaning
      • Retail Stores
      • Fire & Water Restoration
      • High Yield Trust Deeds
      • Online Business
  • Testimonials
  • Get a Quote
  • Seminars
    • Attendees
      • ONLINE: Ask Willard Anything You Want Regarding Buying or Selling a Business
      • What Attendees Always Want to Know
    • How to Buy or Sell A Business – 1 FREE 3-Part Seminar
      • Part 1 – What You Need to Know to do a proper Risk Assessment
      • Part 2 – How to Guarantee Success when Buying or Selling a Business
      • Part 3 – 10 Key Points to know when Negotiating, Making Offers and Signing Escrow Instructions
    • Workshops
      • How to Find A Profitable Business That is Not On the Market
  • About
    • Willard Michlin CPA CBB
    • Adrian Heredia BROKER
  • Blog
  • Contact
  • Click to open the search input field Click to open the search input field Search
  • Menu Menu

Business Due Diligence or a Seller Warranty? Which is Better…

July 10, 2017/in Due Diligence/by Willard Michlin

The seller told the buyer

“The books do not show all the money, but I guarantee you that this business will clear $10,000 a month after taxes.”

How often have you heard these words?

Wouldn’t it be great if you could actually get a guarantee from a seller when buying a business?  You can. But you have to ask for it, and you have to give the seller a good reason for them to give it to you. I assure you a seller can have a lot of good reasons for not wanting to give it — and some are totally legitimate.

So, when are you justified in asking?

There are several conditions to look for. To find out what conditions to look for 

Share this entry
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on X
  • Share on WhatsApp
  • Share on Pinterest
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share by Mail
https://www.kismetbusinessbrokers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/buying-a-business.jpg 183 275 Willard Michlin https://www.kismetbusinessbrokers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/logo-kbb-rek2-4080x864-1.png Willard Michlin2017-07-10 11:27:472017-07-10 11:34:55Business Due Diligence or a Seller Warranty? Which is Better…
Search Search

Subscribe

Subscribe to our newsletter
Subscribe

Categories

Willard Michlin, CPA, CBB, CFE

Willard Michlin, CPA, CBB, CFE, Expert Witness

California Licensed Real Estate Broker #00529559

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) # 106752

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) #594927

Professional Certified Business Broker (CBB) designation

Contact Us

For Business Due Diligence, Expert Witness and Consulting Services

Kismet Business Brokers

PO Box 2734, Seal Beach, CA 90740-2734
Phone: 805-428-2063
Fax: 562-446-0575

BBP (Business Brokerage Press) Industry Expert
IBBA (International Business Brokers Association)
CABB (California Association of Business Brokers
SCBBN (Souther California Business Brokers Network)
Copyright ©2026 Kismet Business Brokers. All Rights Reserved.
  • Home
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure
  • Site Map
Link to: Finding Out the Seller’s Motivation Link to: Finding Out the Seller’s Motivation Finding Out the Seller’s Motivation Link to: Purchasing An E-Commerce Business – 4 things You Must Know Link to: Purchasing An E-Commerce Business – 4 things You Must Know Purchasing An E-Commerce Business – 4 things You Must Know
Scroll to top