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Smart Lawyers Position to Transition

Is the Buyer Serious?

Jan 9, 2025
20:32

In this episode, host Victoria Collier explores the vital question: Is the buyer really serious about acquiring your law firm?

Selling a law firm is a time-intensive and emotionally charged process, and identifying a committed buyer early on can save law firm owners from wasted effort and missed opportunities. Victoria shares insights on evaluating buyer intent, highlighting the importance of green, yellow, and red flags in the negotiation process. Learn actionable strategies to assess buyer seriousness and ensure a smoother transaction.

3 Key Takeaways

1.⁠ ⁠Spotting Signals: Learn how to recognize key indicators that reveal whether a buyer is genuinely interested or just testing the waters. 2.⁠ ⁠Redefining Due Diligence: Discover why understanding buyer intent is just as critical as understanding their financials. 3.⁠ ⁠Protecting Your Time: Explore strategies to avoid wasting time on buyers who aren’t serious about completing the transaction.

Victoria Collier is a seasoned attorney, entrepreneur, and expert in law firm sales and valuations. With a background in law and accounting, including her prior military service and CPA training, she brings a unique perspective on the financial intricacies of business valuations. Victoria helps transform law firms into more valuable and sellable businesses, guiding attorneys through life after law.

 

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