Broker trying to talk us out of deal to buy himself…

May 26, 2025
by a searcher in London, UK
We’ve recently spoken to a broker in the US about a business that fits our criteria. However, instead of providing information on the target, the broker used every opportunity to talk us out of the deal and then mentioned that he is trying to buy the business himself. Am I the only one who sees a clear conflict of interest here?
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