Charlotte, NC & SC Business Brokers
You Built It. We Sell It.
Selling your business is the biggest financial transaction of your life. You deserve a broker who’s been in your shoes — one who protects your confidentiality, maximizes your value, and guides you through every step.
100%
Confidential process
Confidential process
$0
Upfront cost to you
Upfront cost to you
NC & SC
Regional specialists
Regional specialists
Find Out What Your Business Is Worth
Free, confidential valuation — no commitment required.
Your information is kept strictly confidential. We will never contact your employees, customers, or vendors without your permission.
Why NewLeaf
We’ve been in your seat. Every broker on our team has owned and sold their own business.
That’s not a marketing line — it’s the lens through which we approach every engagement. We know what you’ve sacrificed to build this, and we know what a great exit can do for your family.
1
Every broker has owned and sold their own business
We’re not theorists. We’ve navigated the same conversations, the same anxiety, the same complexity you’re facing. That experience makes us better advocates.
2
In-house commercial real estate expertise
When your owned or leased facility is part of the deal, our in-house CRE team handles it directly. No referrals, no delays, no split focus.
3
In-house tax & accounting advisory
We model the potential tax implications of a Sale’ & Our Advisors are happy to collaborate with your accountant or CPA on your specific tax situation.
4
Exit planning services — start years before the sale
Not ready to sell today? We’ll help you get the business in the best possible position — financials, operations, owner dependency — so when the time comes, you command top dollar.
A team that has done what you’re about to do.
Our advisors have collectively operated, scaled, and exited businesses across the same verticals you work in.
NC & SC
Regional focus
3-in-1
Brokerage + CRE + Tax
100%
Commission on close
$0
Upfront cost to you
Every engagement starts with a free, confidential discovery call — no pitch, no pressure. We learn about your business, your goals, and your timeline. If we’re a fit, we’ll tell you exactly what your business is worth and how we’d approach the market.
Our process
A clear path from first conversation to closing day.
We’ve structured our process to protect you at every stage — your confidentiality, your operations, and your deal.
1
Discovery Call
Your goals & timeline
Business history & story
Sale expectations
Meet your advisor
2
Valuation & Strategy
Full business valuation
Listing price strategy
Operational review
Client debrief
3
Go-to-Market
Confidential marketing package
Anonymous teasers
Listing distribution
Buyer pool outreach
4
Buyer Management
Financial & background vetting
Buyer diligence support
Site visit coordination
All meetings facilitated
5
Deal Management
Term negotiation
Diligence management
Legal, CPA & lender coordination
Transition planning
What clients say
Business owners who made their exit count.
★★★★★
“I am so glad we chose to work with New Leaf Brokerage. Steve put our interests first, even when it wasn’t in his personal interest to do so. His thoughtfulness, empathy, and transparency inspired trust and confidence through a challenging process.”
NS
Nancy S.
Former CEO, Allston Holdings
Google Review
★★★★★
“Liz and James are the best! I highly recommend working with these folks. They made selling my company as stress free as possible. They were clear and considerate with each step of the process. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without them!”
SC
Seth C.
Former Business Owner
Google Review
★★★★★
“The team at NewLeaf Brokerage handled the complex sale of our business smoothly and capably. Their team approach to managing the sale process assures that all the many details and intricacies of the sale process are seamlessly managed. They are extremely responsive and helpful throughout the process. Before using NewLeaf, we had our business listed with an industry specific broker for a year with no results. Once the NewLeaf team took over, we had multiple offers within 45 days.”
HC
Hilary C..
Former Business Owner
Google Review
Your next chapter starts here
Don’t leave the exit you’ve earned to chance.
The businesses that sell aren’t just profitable — they’re prepared. One conversation with NewLeaf can tell you exactly where you stand and what your business is worth today.
Without the right team
X Accept a lower multiple from an unprepared negotiation
X Confidentiality breach disrupts employees and customers
X Deal falls apart in diligence — months of time lost
X Tax surprise erases a significant portion of your proceeds
With NewLeaf
✓ Maximum value through expert positioning and negotiation
✓ Total confidentiality from first conversation to closing
✓ A managed process that closes efficiently on your timeline
✓ In-house tax strategy to protect what you walk away with