How to Buy a Commercial Property in Alberta

Selling a business in Alberta requires a strategic, data-driven approach. Serious buyers evaluate financials, SDE/EBITDA, lease terms, payroll structures, inventory levels, industry trends, and transition risk before making an offer. A proper sale process includes valuation, packaging, marketing, confidentiality management, buyer screening, due diligence, financing guidance, and negotiation. This guide is designed to help Alberta business owners understand how to prepare their business for sale, attract qualified buyers, and secure the strongest possible price in today’s market.

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A Clear, Step-By-Step Framework for Selling Your Business

Key Highlights

• Learn how to price your business with SDE & EBITDA multiples
• Understand buyer expectations & deal structures
• Package your business for maximum value
• Manage confidentiality & inquiries safely
• Identify serious vs. non-serious buyers
• Minimize risk and speed up the closing timeline

Valuation Method

Use Alberta market data, SDE, EBITDA, and industry multiples to price your business accurately.

Financial Cleanup

Prepare clean statements, add-backs, payroll proof, and tax filings to strengthen buyer confidence.

Lease Strength

Review lease term, rent, renewal rights, and landlord approval—key value drivers in business sales.


Buyer Profile

Identify ideal buyers: owner-operators, investors, franchises, partnerships, or expansion buyers.

Deal Structure

Understand share vs. asset sales, deposits, training periods, and seller financing options.

Due Diligence

Assist with documents, inspections, inventory counts, contracts, and operational verification.

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Selling a business is part financial, part operational, and part psychological. The strongest sales happen when owners prepare early—cleaning financials, clarifying add-backs, documenting processes, organizing payroll, securing a strong lease, and presenting the business in a way buyers understand immediately.

Alberta’s buyer pool is diverse: immigrants seeking stable income, entrepreneurs leaving corporate jobs, investors acquiring cash-flowing opportunities, and franchise operators expanding locations. Liquor stores, automotive shops, daycares, restaurants, and service businesses consistently lead Alberta’s demand due to predictable cash flow and accessible price points.

A structured selling process protects confidentiality, filters unserious buyers, prevents wasted time, and helps owners negotiate stronger offers. With proper advisory, Alberta sellers achieve faster sales, fewer complications, and higher valuations.

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ABOUT MOHIT DHILLON

Your Calgary Leasing Advisor

Mohit Dhillon

Mohit Dhillon specializes in helping Alberta business owners prepare, value, market, and sell their businesses with confidence. His experience spans liquor stores, restaurants, daycares, automotive shops, retail stores, franchises, wellness clinics, and service businesses.

Mohit assists with valuation, packaging, marketing, confidentiality, buyer screening, negotiation, and deal completion—ensuring business owners achieve the strongest market result with minimal stress.

FAQ's

How long does it take to sell a business?
Most Alberta businesses sell within 60–180 days, depending on price, financials, and buyer demand.

Do I need clean financials to sell?
Clean records help significantly—buyers rely on clear revenue, expenses, payroll, and add-backs to verify value.

What industries sell fastest in Alberta?
Liquor stores, daycares, automotive shops, restaurants, franchises, and service businesses remain in strong demand.

Do you keep the sale confidential?
Yes—your business name, address, and documents are only shared with screened, qualified buyers under NDA.

Can you help with valuation?
Absolutely—valuation is part of the process and uses real Alberta data, SDE, EBITDA, and industry benchmarks.

What if my business is not profitable?
It may still sell depending on assets, lease, location, goodwill, and buyer risk tolerance. A valuation will clarify true market position.

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