Common questions
What owners ask
before they decide.
Straight answers to the questions owners actually ask, from someone who's built a business, bought businesses, and helped others sell them.
How long does it take to sell a business?
Most home service businesses close within six to twelve months of engagement. Timeline depends on the business's complexity, the seller's flexibility on terms, and market conditions. We'll give you an honest estimate in our first conversation, not a number designed to win your listing.
What are your fees?
Trivie operates on a success-based model. The initial consultation and opinion of value cost nothing. Our fee is a percentage of the transaction value, paid at closing. We don't get paid until you do. We'll discuss the specifics in the first meeting.
Do I have to be ready to sell right now?
No. Some of the best conversations we have are with owners who are two or three years away from selling but want to understand what the business is worth today and what would increase that number before they go to market. Knowing your number costs you nothing.
What does a valuation cost, and am I obligated to sell?
Nothing, and no. The initial consultation and opinion of value cost nothing, and knowing your number never obligates you to do anything with it. Plenty of owners simply want a clear, defensible picture of what they've built, for planning, partners, or peace of mind.
Will my customers find out?
Not unless you want them to. In most home service transactions, customers are notified as part of the transition plan post-close, not during the sale process. A well-run transition protects your customer base and your reputation long after the deal is done.
What kinds of businesses does Trivie work with?
Privately held businesses across many industries, with deep expertise in home service: pest control, lawn care, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and cleaning. Lee has operated in, managed, and acquired businesses in this space for over twenty years. That isn't a claim. It's a career.
I'm looking to buy. How do I get access to deals?
Register as a buyer and tell us what you're looking for. The best home service businesses are sold quietly, before they ever reach the open market. When the right one comes to us, qualified, registered buyers are the first call we make.
Ready to talk?
The best answer is a conversation.
No FAQ replaces twenty minutes with someone who's actually done it. Lee will tell you the truth about what your business is worth and what it would take to sell it well.