Broker Commission
Fee paid to the business broker who helped sell your business. Usually 5-10% of the sale price for small businesses, less for larger deals. Paid by the seller from the sale proceeds.
- How it's worked out
- Sale Price × Broker Commission %
- Which way is better
- Lower is betterLower is better for cash.
Written by Mandy Walker, founder of Focus on Cash. Updated October 2026. This explanation comes from the glossary inside Focus on Cash, so it matches the words you see in the app.
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