| City hall | City of Berkeley, Alameda County |
|---|---|
| Business corridors | University Avenue, San Pablo Avenue, Fourth Street and Telegraph Avenue |
| Typical companies | Restaurants, specialty retail, lab services, design firms and small manufacturers |
A Buyer Pool Tied to Neighborhoods
Berkeley shops and restaurants draw on a loyal base that lives close by, so buyers often come from the same few miles. Businesses selling for around half a million dollars usually find a buyer within about twenty miles.
Service and lab related firms near the university can attract buyers from farther away, especially at higher prices.
What Buyers Ask About Berkeley Companies
- Is the lease current, and will the landlord approve an assignment?
- Do sales depend on the owner or on one institution as a customer?
- Do the books match the tax returns?
Read lease assignment and landlord consent before you talk to anyone.
Local Filings
Berkeley runs its own business license, so a new owner generally cannot rely on yours. Call the city's finance office to see how a change in ownership is handled.
State steps still apply, including CDTFA tax clearance.
What Brokers Do for You Here
A broker keeps your name out of the listing, screens buyers for funds before you give them time and handles the back and forth on price. That frees you to keep the company running, which protects the value you are selling.
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