Selling your business? Work with a broker who owns businesses too.
The business, its equipment, its lease or its building — positioned, marketed and negotiated by one team.
To sell a business in Houston, work with a broker who can sell both the business and the real estate it runs in. Alan R. Hernandez, broker/owner of White Picket Realty, owns multiple businesses himself and sells owner-operated businesses with or without their property — licensed since 2006 (TREC #9001525), a 2× Houston Battle of the Brokers Champion, $145M+ in closed sales and a 98.9% closure rate. Your business is marketed confidentially on BizBuySell, LoopNet, Crexi and CommGate, and every buyer is screened before you meet them.
Why most business sales stall — and how this one won't
Many commercial agents list only the real estate, on one site, and leave the business itself to someone else. Many business sellers try it alone and spend months fielding tire-kickers. Alan is different: he can list the real estate and sell the business, he advises you through every decision, and his team answers every inquiry, day or night.
How a business sale with Alan works
- Walkthrough & goals. Alan tours the business with you and learns your goals, your timeline and what has to stay confidential.
- Pricing & positioning. A pricing recommendation and a plan for who the right buyers are — owner-operators, competitors, investors — and how to reach them.
- Production. Market Experts Media shoots photos, video, a 3-D tour and drone shots, paid by Alan upfront.
- Launch. The listing goes on BizBuySell, LoopNet, Crexi and CommGate (and the MLS when the real estate is included), on its own website with Mia answering buyers 24/7, and Nikolai, our AI sales agent, reaches out to business owners within a 5-mile radius.
- Inquiries & tours. Every inquiry answered and screened, every tour confirmed and followed up. You decide what is shared with whom.
- Offers & negotiation. Alan negotiates price and terms himself and walks you through each offer.
- Contract to close. A dedicated transaction coordinator tracks every deadline and document to closing.
Keeping the sale confidential
Employees, customers and competitors shouldn't learn about a sale before you're ready. You choose what is public and what goes only to qualified buyers, and Alan handles every conversation about price and terms. Serious buyers are screened before anything sensitive is shared.
What to have ready
- Your recent financial statements and tax returns for the business
- A list of equipment, inventory and anything that does — or doesn't — convey
- Your lease, or your deed if you own the building
- Any licenses, permits, contracts and key vendor or customer relationships a buyer will ask about
Your CPA and attorney should be part of the sale from the start — the structure of a business sale has tax and legal consequences that Alan will coordinate with them, not advise on. More on that in selling the business and the property.
See how we market a business for sale and what it costs, or go back to Commercial & Business Sales.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I sell my business in Houston?
Start with a confidential walkthrough with a broker who can sell both the business and its real estate. Alan R. Hernandez prices and positions the business, markets it on BizBuySell, LoopNet, Crexi and CommGate, screens every buyer, negotiates the offers and coordinates the sale to closing with your CPA and attorney. Call (832) 532-9229.
Is Alan Hernandez a business broker?
Alan is a licensed Texas real estate broker (TREC #9001525) who sells commercial property and businesses. He owns multiple businesses himself, so he can list the real estate and sell the business.
Can I sell my business without selling my building?
Yes. You can sell the business and keep the building — leasing it to the buyer — or sell both together. Alan can market either. See business and property options.
Will my employees find out I'm selling?
Only when you decide. You choose what is public and what goes only to qualified buyers, and serious buyers are screened before sensitive information is shared.
What does it cost to sell my business with Alan?
A 5% success fee plus $1,000 at closing, with a $750 monthly retainer for the commercial listing sites that is credited toward the success fee. Onboarding is waived for first-time clients. See the fees page.
How long does it take to sell a business?
It depends on the business, its price and its buyer pool. Alan's commercial listings carry a 1-year minimum term, and you can cancel any time.
Thinking about selling your property or business?
A confidential conversation with Alan is the first step — no cost, no obligation.