Acquire real estate brokerages and franchises across BC and Canada. BizBuy.ca provides hands-on buyer-side consulting for re brokerages acquisitions throughout Nanaimo and Metro Vancouver.
Real estate brokerage acquisitions are unique — revenue flows through commission splits, the licensed managing broker is the regulatory linchpin, and agent retention is the entire deal. BCFSA approval and notification are required.
Nanaimo is the economic hub of central Vancouver Island, with strong SMB activity in retail, hospitality, healthcare, professional services, and trades. Ferry-corridor demand from Lower Mainland supports tourism.
BC brokerages are regulated by BCFSA (formerly RECBC). Managing broker continuity is critical. Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Victoria, and Kelowna are major markets.
Typical Price Range
$300k - $3M
SDE Range
$120k - $700k
Earnings Multiple
2x - 4x SDE× SDE
Working Capital
60 days of operating
BizBuy.ca handles Nanaimo SMB acquisitions with direct broker and lender relationships across central Vancouver Island.
Purchase Strategy
60 to 90-minute session to understand your budget, immigration goals, risk tolerance, skills, and preferred industries.
Search & Selection
We find and shortlist Canadian businesses through listings, brokers, off-market sourcing, and private deals.
Business Valuation
Defensible valuation of the target using SDE, EBITDA multiple, and DCF — calibrated to Canadian comps.
Offer & Negotiation
Build offer terms, price, financing structure, and negotiation tactics that protect your interests.
Due Diligence
Coordinate accountants, lawyers, and specialists through 30-60 day deep diligence.
Deal Structure
Design asset vs share, earn-out, VTB, holdback, and tax-optimized closing structure.
Start with a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll assess your budget, timeline, and which Nanaimo re brokeragess are worth looking at.