Businesses for Sale in Surrey

Buying a business in Surrey

Most good businesses in Surrey are never advertised with their name on them. Owners do not want staff, suppliers or customers to hear about a sale too early, so the best opportunities are shared privately with buyers who have shown they are serious.

When you register with us, we ask what kind of business you want to run, how hands-on you plan to be and how much capital you have ready. That lets us send you the right opportunities instead of a long list of businesses that do not fit.

Restaurants, franchises, service companies, retail stores, clinics and light industrial operations all change hands in Surrey. Each one is valued differently, so we look at the business itself, the lease or the building, and what it will take for you to run it well.

Selling your business without the whole city knowing

If you own a business in Surrey and are thinking about selling, confidentiality comes first. We prepare a short teaser that describes the opportunity without naming it, and we only share details with buyers who sign a non-disclosure agreement and show they can complete.

We help you put together the information buyers will ask for: sales history, expenses, equipment lists, staffing and the lease. Having this ready before the first conversation makes the sale faster and keeps the price where it should be.

Timing matters too. We talk through when to tell staff, how to handle the transition period and what the landlord will need to approve before the sale can close.

The lease can make or break the deal

Many Surrey businesses operate from leased premises, and the value of the business depends on whether the next owner can stay there. Before you go firm, you need to know how many years are left on the lease, whether there are renewal options and what the landlord requires to approve an assignment.

We coordinate with landlords early so there are no surprises close to completion. If a new lease is needed, we help negotiate it alongside the purchase so the business has a secure home for years to come.

Business and building together

Some sellers own the building their business runs from. Buying both can give you more control and long-term value, and owner-occupied commercial financing can sometimes cover a large share of the property price for qualified buyers. Our team works with commercial bankers who can structure financing up to 100% for qualified buyers.

When the real estate is part of the sale, we look at it separately from the business: its condition, its zoning and what it would be worth if the business were not there. That keeps the price fair on both sides.

How our team runs a business sale

Business sales have a lot of moving parts. Accountants review the financials, lawyers structure the deal, lenders review the buyer and landlords approve the lease. We keep all of these moving together so the deal does not stall halfway through.

We have closed many business acquisitions across British Columbia, and our commercial team is one of the Top 3 at RE/MAX across Canada based on 2025 commission. You get one team managing the whole process from the first conversation to the day the keys change hands.

Questions to ask before you make an offer

How long has the current owner run the business, and how involved are they day to day? A business that depends on one person can lose customers when that person leaves, so ask how long the seller will stay on to train you and introduce you to key accounts.

Which staff are staying, and are there any written employment agreements? Are there supplier contracts, franchise agreements or licences that need consent to transfer? Who owns the website, phone number and customer list? Getting clear answers to these questions early keeps your offer realistic and your conditions focused.