Valuation & Deal Support
Supportable Numbers for Better Transaction Decisions.
Valuation, appraisal coordination, add-back, machinery and equipment, and Quality of Earnings support for buyers, sellers, lenders, and transaction participants.
Business Appraisal Report Coordination pricing starts at $2,999. Final pricing is confirmed based on scope, complexity, and provider requirements before engagement.
Why Valuation Support Matters
Transactions Move on Trust, Documentation, and Defensible Cash Flow.
Business buyers, sellers, lenders, and advisors need numbers they can understand and defend. Valuation support helps establish market expectations, clarify adjusted cash flow, identify risk, support lender conversations, and improve transaction readiness.
In business sales and acquisitions, the quality of the numbers often determines the quality of the conversation. Unsupported valuation expectations, unclear add-backs, inconsistent financial statements, or weak documentation can create delays, renegotiations, financing challenges, or lost deals.
FCBB Store helps clients approach valuation and deal support with structure, professional coordination, and lender-aware documentation.
Which Valuation Path Fits?
Choose the Right Valuation Pathway.
Different transactions and different circumstances call for different valuation pathways. Use this comparison to understand where each service typically applies.
| Service | Best For | Starting Price | Distinction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Price Analysis | Most sellers preparing for market | $599 | Broker-led market pricing guidance. Not a certified valuation, legal appraisal, or court-ready expert opinion. |
| Business Appraisal Report Coordination | Lender-aware transaction support and deeper documentation | Starting at $2,999 | Formal valuation or appraisal work may be performed by qualified third-party valuation professionals where appropriate. |
| Certified / Legal Valuation | Divorce, litigation, shareholder disputes, estate, tax, or court-related contexts | Custom quote | Handled through qualified third-party certified valuation professionals where appropriate. |
| Quality of Earnings | Financial diligence and earnings quality review | Custom quote | Not a valuation. Focused on earnings consistency, sustainability, and reliability. |
| Machinery & Equipment Appraisal | Equipment-heavy businesses and asset valuation | Custom quote | Separate tangible asset valuation pathway. |
$599
Market Price Analysis
Best for
Most sellers preparing for market
Distinction
Broker-led market pricing guidance. Not a certified valuation, legal appraisal, or court-ready expert opinion.
Starting at $2,999
Business Appraisal Report Coordination
Best for
Lender-aware transaction support and deeper documentation
Distinction
Formal valuation or appraisal work may be performed by qualified third-party valuation professionals where appropriate.
Custom quote
Certified / Legal Valuation
Best for
Divorce, litigation, shareholder disputes, estate, tax, or court-related contexts
Distinction
Handled through qualified third-party certified valuation professionals where appropriate.
Custom quote
Quality of Earnings
Best for
Financial diligence and earnings quality review
Distinction
Not a valuation. Focused on earnings consistency, sustainability, and reliability.
Custom quote
Machinery & Equipment Appraisal
Best for
Equipment-heavy businesses and asset valuation
Distinction
Separate tangible asset valuation pathway.
Understanding the Difference
Different Situations Require Different Analysis.
Clients often use the word 'valuation' broadly, but different transaction situations require different types of analysis, documentation, and professional support. FCBB Store helps clients determine which valuation or deal support pathway is appropriate based on the purpose, transaction stage, lender expectations, legal context, and required level of defensibility.
Market Price Analysis
$599Broker-led market pricing guidance designed to help clients understand likely market positioning for a business sale, acquisition discussion, SBA-related transaction conversation, or general planning purpose.
It is not a certified valuation, legal appraisal, or court-ready expert opinion.
Use cases
- ·Business sale preparation
- ·Listing pricing guidance
- ·Buyer and seller transaction discussions
- ·SBA-related transaction conversations
- ·General planning
- ·Preliminary pricing expectations
The $599 Market Price Analysis fee is fully refundable at closing if the client lists and successfully sells the business through our brokerage.
Business Appraisal Report Coordination
Starting at $2,999For transactions requiring deeper analysis, stronger documentation, and lender-aware support. FCBB Store manages intake, client communication, document coordination, order management, advisory context, and provider coordination.
The appraisal work may be performed by qualified third-party valuation professionals where appropriate.
Use cases
- ·Lender-ready valuation support
- ·SBA or transaction documentation
- ·More complex business transactions
- ·Buyer or seller need for stronger third-party valuation documentation
Certified Valuation / Legal Valuation
Custom quoteFor divorce, litigation, shareholder disputes, estate matters, tax matters, court proceedings, or other legal contexts, FCBB Store may coordinate with qualified third-party certified valuation professionals.
Scope, pricing, timeline, and deliverables are confirmed case by case.
Use cases
- ·Divorce
- ·Litigation
- ·Shareholder disputes
- ·Estate matters
- ·Tax matters
- ·Court proceedings
- ·Expert or certified valuation needs
Quality of Earnings
Custom quoteA diligence process focused on the quality, consistency, sustainability, and reliability of earnings and cash flow. It is not the same as a Market Price Analysis, business appraisal, or certified valuation.
Use cases
- ·Deeper financial diligence
- ·Buyer due diligence
- ·EBITDA or SDE support
- ·Cash flow quality review
- ·Revenue and margin sustainability
- ·Transaction risk review
Machinery & Equipment Appraisal
Custom quoteA separate asset valuation pathway for equipment, machinery, vehicles, furniture, fixtures, and other tangible operating assets.
Use cases
- ·Equipment-heavy businesses
- ·SBA or lender collateral support
- ·Asset-based lending
- ·Insurance or partnership purposes
- ·Fair market, orderly liquidation, or forced liquidation value
Compliance Note
Market Price Analysis is not intended for court proceedings, legal disputes, certified valuation requirements, tax reporting, or expert testimony. For those situations, clients should consult legal counsel and use an appropriately qualified valuation professional.
For divorce, litigation, shareholder disputes, estate matters, tax matters, court proceedings, or other legal contexts, FCBB Store may coordinate with qualified third-party certified valuation professionals. Scope, pricing, timeline, and deliverables are confirmed case by case.
Core Valuation Services
Core Valuation Services
Different transaction situations require different levels of valuation and financial support. Some clients need preliminary market pricing. Others need deeper appraisal coordination, lender-ready support, or more technical diligence pathways.
Market Price Analysis
$599Broker-led market pricing guidance to help owners understand likely market positioning before selling or before deeper appraisal work.
Best for
Early-stage sellers, pricing conversations, listing preparation, exit planning, and owners seeking a market-based view of potential transaction value.
May include
- ·Review of historical financials
- ·Seller's Discretionary Earnings perspective
- ·Add-back discussion
- ·Market positioning guidance
- ·Comparable transaction perspective where available
- ·Suggested pricing range for brokerage discussion
The $599 Market Price Analysis fee is fully refundable at closing if the client lists and successfully sells their business through our brokerage.
Business Appraisal Report Coordination
Starting at $2,999A coordinated business appraisal support option for transactions requiring greater analysis, stronger defensibility, and professional valuation documentation. FCBB Store manages intake, client communication, document coordination, order management, advisory context, and provider coordination. Formal valuation or appraisal work may be performed by qualified third-party valuation professionals where appropriate.
Best for
Deals requiring lender-ready appraisal support, more complex analysis, or stronger third-party valuation documentation.
May include
- ·Client intake and scope confirmation
- ·Document request coordination
- ·Appraisal order coordination
- ·Communication with valuation provider
- ·Advisory context for the transaction
- ·Delivery coordination
- ·Follow-up discussion with client where appropriate
Pricing starts at $2,999 and is subject to scope, business complexity, number of entities, documentation quality, required timeline, and provider requirements. Final pricing is confirmed before engagement.
Calculation of Value Support
A limited-scope valuation option generally suited for smaller, less complex businesses where a full appraisal may not be required.
Best for
Smaller transactions, simpler financial profiles, preliminary valuation support, and clients who need a narrower valuation discussion before deciding whether deeper appraisal work is necessary.
May include
- ·Limited financial review
- ·Cash flow discussion
- ·High-level valuation logic
- ·Market expectation discussion
- ·Preliminary transaction support
Peer Transaction Review
Comparable transaction support using market data and peer transaction references to help evaluate pricing expectations.
Best for
Internal pricing work, listing support, buyer and seller valuation education, and transaction conversations where market-based perspective is useful.
May include
- ·Review of comparable transactions
- ·Industry multiple discussion
- ·SDE or EBITDA multiple perspective
- ·Market-based pricing support
- ·Buyer and seller education around valuation expectations
Business Appraisal Report Coordination
Business Appraisal Report Coordination
A coordinated appraisal pathway for clients who need stronger valuation documentation and professional execution.
For transactions requiring deeper valuation support, FCBB Store coordinates the Business Appraisal Report process from client intake through document coordination, order placement, communication, and delivery support.
Pricing starts at $2,999. The fee reflects FCBB Store's intake, coordination, client relationship management, administrative handling, advisory context, and provider coordination. Final pricing is subject to scope, business complexity, number of entities, documentation quality, required timeline, and provider requirements, and is confirmed before engagement. Qualified third-party valuation professionals may perform the appraisal work where appropriate.
What FCBB Store coordinates
- Initial client intake
- Scope confirmation
- Document request and collection support
- Order placement
- Communication with valuation provider
- Transaction context
- Delivery coordination
- Client follow-up where appropriate
The Business Appraisal Report Coordination service is not legal, tax, lending, investment, securities, or immigration advice. Formal appraisal work may be performed by qualified third-party valuation professionals under the applicable scope.
Coordinated Service
Starting at
$2,999 USD
Final pricing confirmed before engagement based on scope and provider requirements.
Intake, coordination, and professional process support. Specialized valuation work may be performed by qualified third-party professionals.
Advanced Deal Support
Advanced Transaction Support
Some transactions require specialized support beyond a basic pricing conversation. FCBB Store helps coordinate deeper financial, diligence, and appraisal pathways where appropriate.
Machinery & Equipment Appraisal Coordination
Support for businesses where furniture, fixtures, equipment, machinery, vehicles, or other tangible assets require valuation for lending, SBA, insurance, asset-based lending, partnership, or transaction purposes.
Quality of Earnings Coordination
Support for deeper analysis of the quality, consistency, sustainability, and reliability of company earnings and cash flow.
Add-Back Tracing Support
Support for identifying, documenting, and verifying qualified add-backs, owner benefits, and discretionary expenses used in SDE and EBITDA calculations.
Deal Ready Financials Support
Support for organizing, reviewing, and improving financial presentation before a business goes to market or moves deeper into buyer, lender, or due diligence review.
Working Capital Analysis
Support for evaluating working capital expectations, deal structure, and transaction readiness where appropriate.
Field Exam / Audit Coordination
Support for transactions requiring deeper financial review, lender support, or third-party diligence.
Service Selection Guide
Which Valuation Path Fits?
The appropriate valuation path depends on the transaction stage, complexity, lender requirements, documentation needs, and decision context.
Use Market Price Analysis when
- ·You are exploring a potential sale
- ·You need preliminary pricing guidance
- ·You are preparing for a listing conversation
- ·You want to understand market expectations
- ·You are not yet ready for a deeper appraisal process
Use Business Appraisal Report Coordination when
- ·A lender requires deeper valuation support
- ·The deal requires greater defensibility
- ·The transaction is more complex
- ·Third-party appraisal support is important
- ·A formal valuation deliverable is needed
- ·The buyer, seller, or advisor needs stronger documentation
Use Machinery & Equipment Appraisal when
- ·Equipment or operating assets are material to value
- ·Assets may be used as collateral
- ·SBA or conventional lending requires asset support
- ·There is a need for fair market, orderly liquidation, or forced liquidation value
- ·Tangible assets materially affect the transaction structure
Use Quality of Earnings when
- ·Buyer, seller, or lender needs deeper financial clarity
- ·Cash flow quality is a concern
- ·Adjusted EBITDA or SDE needs more support
- ·Due diligence requires more detailed financial analysis
- ·Revenue, expenses, margins, or earnings quality require closer review
Use Add-Back Tracing when
- ·Owner benefits or discretionary expenses need verification
- ·Add-backs materially impact valuation
- ·The buyer, lender, or advisor needs stronger support for adjusted cash flow
- ·Financial normalization needs to be better documented
- ·Seller claims need clearer support
Pricing Overview
Pricing Overview
Market Price Analysis
$599
Broker-led market pricing guidance for owners exploring a potential sale, listing preparation, or preliminary pricing expectations. Fully refundable at closing if the client lists and successfully sells their business through our brokerage.
Schedule Consultation →Business Appraisal Report Coordination
Starting at $2,999
For transactions requiring deeper valuation support and defensibility. Includes FCBB Store intake, coordination, client communication, document handling, order management, and advisory context. Specialized valuation work may be performed by qualified third-party valuation professionals where appropriate. Final pricing is subject to scope, complexity, and provider requirements, and is confirmed before engagement.
Payment Instructions →Buyer Readiness Diagnostic
$500
For buyers who need initial acquisition readiness, valuation context, and a structured conversation before entering the market or reviewing opportunities.
Payment Instructions →Buyer Acquisition Advisory
$1,500 / mo
For active buyers reviewing deals and valuation logic monthly as part of a structured acquisition advisory process.
Explore Buyer Advisory →Other Valuation and Diligence Services
Custom
Machinery and equipment appraisals, Quality of Earnings, Add-Back Tracing, Deal Ready Financials, working capital analysis, field exam coordination, and specialized analysis are quoted based on scope.
Schedule Consultation →Third-Party Provider Note
Qualified Valuation and Diligence Support.
Some valuation, appraisal, machinery and equipment, Quality of Earnings, Add-Back Tracing, and specialized diligence services may be performed or supported by qualified third-party valuation professionals, appraisal providers, diligence providers, or other specialized professionals.
Scope, provider involvement, pricing, timeline, and deliverables are confirmed before engagement.
FCBB Store's role may include intake, coordination, client communication, document organization, advisory context, and provider coordination, depending on the service selected.
Scope
Clear Scope. Professional Coordination.
Valuation and deal support services are designed to help clients better understand transaction value, financial documentation, adjusted cash flow, and diligence pathways. They do not replace licensed legal, tax, lending, investment, securities, immigration, or appraisal professionals.
Services do not include
- Legal advice
- Tax advice
- Immigration advice
- Lending advice
- Investment advice
- Securities advisory services
- Guaranteed valuation outcome
- Guaranteed financing approval
- Guaranteed buyer or seller acceptance
- Formal appraisal advice unless separately performed by a qualified provider under a defined scope
The Next Step
Need a More Defensible View of Value?
Schedule a consultation to determine which valuation or deal support path fits your transaction, documentation needs, lender expectations, and decision stage.
Business Appraisal Report Coordination includes FCBB Store intake, document coordination, client communication, order management, and advisory context. Formal valuation or appraisal work may be performed by qualified third-party valuation professionals where appropriate. FCBB Store does not provide legal, tax, immigration, lending, investment, securities, or formal appraisal advice unless separately scoped through an appropriate qualified provider.