Listing age on Bizbuysell or equivalent?

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November 08, 2023

by an investor from Columbia University - Columbia Business School in Seattle, WA, USA

Is there an easy way to figure out how long the business has been listed on Bizbuysell or other deal sites, similar to how MLS/Zillow/Redfin shows when the houses were listed?


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Reply by a searcher
in Denver, CO, USA
A paid subscription used to include the list date (may still), but this does get updated when a broker renews the listing. So not always that helpful. While not a great solution. Setup the notifications so that you get notified when a business meeting your criteria is added. Archive these notifications, over time you can then search your email to see when you were first notified of the business. I've found this helpful as my Buy Box has evolved.
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Reply by an intermediary
from DePaul University in Cincinnati, OH, USA
I'm also unaware of anything on BizBuySell that indicates the age. Aside from asking the broker, the date of the SBA pre-qualification letter may provide some insight if you get that far. However, these letters are sometimes updated, so there are no guarantees.
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