Working with Stephen Hanson was a pleasure.He was very professional , although the commission is generally paid by the seller , as a buyer I felt that he was very fair to both sides.I would recommend him to potential buyers and sellers.A lot of sellers are not ready with all the information that they would need to provide and I feel that Stephen played a big kart in making sure that the right Information was given in order to evaluate and present the company

One star is too much...I would never list a business with these people. They send emails just fine but Ive requested info on 2 companies I was interested in buying. The 1st one I was told that steven was on vacation and would contact me on his return...That was 6 months ago. The second one was last week and Ive to even see an nda to look at the the company.They get my vote for useless.

Purchasing a business? Why go it alone when you have Steven Hanson?Purchasing a business requires many things to fall into place. Will you finance using debt or equity? Does the timing of sellers and buyers line up? If it is a short timeline, will there be adequate time for the due diligence process? What about negotiating the lease? This particular item can come loaded with obscure challenges that as an entrepreneur you simply may not be well equipped to navigate alone. This is precisely why having someone on your side can make a significant difference in the success of the transaction.I challenge you to find a more knowledgeable, thoughtful, and resourceful agent than Steven Hanson. From beginning to end the predominant feeling is that you have someone aiding the process along by helping each side understand the needs and worries of the other. This creates a collaborative dynamic that flows seamlessly from beginning to end all with the end goal of completing the transaction while taking care of all of your needs.Your questions will be answered promptly and thoroughly. Concerns are discussed and issues addressed. Ideas are explored and valued. Business can be a brutal arena to operate in, but Steven brings a rare combination of experience and disposition peerless in his craft. If you are lucky enough to work with him you will quickly understand what excellence looks like in a broker.As entrepreneurs we love challenges. However, if you wish to give yourself and your new business the absolute best start possible I highly encourage you to seek out Stevens wealth of experience as you take the very important step of purchasing a business. You wont be disappointed.

I felt that Steven was a trusted advisor in addition to my business broker. He listened to my desired approach to selling my business, gave me his experienced opinion and together we worked on a plan to find the right buyer. Having him as part of my team allowed me to continue to focus on running my business during the entire process from listing to closing. I highly recommend Steven and would partner with him on future buying or selling opportunities without hesitation.

Steven was great to work with! He was able to help us get the deal done during the COVID pandemic! Very responsive to emails and he even went the extra mile to help with new lease negotiations with the landlord. He will make things happen! We are so grateful for the amount of time he put into getting the deal done and his persistence to make things happen despite the obstacle of the pandemic. It’s very evident how experienced he is in the industry!

Steve Hanson is the best Business Broker in San Diego. He specializes in selling businesses for top dollar.