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Established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $12.5 Billion. You deserve an experienced, certified, and licensed professional who specializes in business sales.
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Free confidential consultation/valuation. We specialize in selling small to mid-market businesses. We have experience in selling retail, wholesale, service, E-Commerce, and businesses with properties.

We educate buyers and sellers. Are you ready to sell your business? Is your business ready to be sold? How much is your business worth? We can help answer these questions.

Testimonials:

"..., I can’t believe how very lucky I was to find you. I can’t imagine a better representative in selling my business. You are so thorough, responsive, knowledgeable, and understanding. You made this very scary process so easy. - Confidential Restaurant Owner"

" I was so happy with the quality of service provided by James Shin. There was great communication between us, and he always responded to any questions I had very promptly. You can tell he has a ton of knowledge and he was always very professional in our correspondence. The transaction made both buyer (me) and the seller very happy. Thank you so much." - Hratch Odabashian (Bash Auto Repair)
About

With over 25 years of experience in business ownership, consulting, leadership, and sales, he knows how to make a seemingly complex and intimidating process easy for his clients. Regardless of the size of the transaction, his past clients will attest that he is a patient educator and problem solver. His straightforward approach builds trust that results in a higher percentage of successfully closed sales.

In addition to his extensive experience selling businesses and as an entrepreneur, he formerly led multiple IT organizations within a Fortune 50 company. His vast experiences have taught him to apply a very calculated and technological approach to selling businesses. He believes all profitable businesses can sell quickly when priced and marketed properly. Being responsive, educated, patient, and adaptive has helped his clients enjoy higher sales proceeds, lower tax implications, and reduced liability.

He has earned the esteemed Certified Business Intermediary designation by International Business Brokers Association. Staying up to date on industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices separates him from competitors and results in higher sales prices and lower risk for his clients.

He graduated cum laude with a degree in Telecommunications Management, and magna cum laude with a Masters in Business Administration. He attended Cal Poly Pomona, DeVry University, and Keller Graduate School of Management. Licensed since 2006 (DRE# 01421813), James has been helping business owners buy and sell businesses for over a decade.

Expertise

Experienced in but not limited to the following services and sectors. Contact for a full list.

  • Automotive & Boat
  • Restaurants & Food
  • Health Care & Fitness
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Korean

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Washington
24001703
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  • Degree in Management MBA w/ Distinctions DRE# 01421813 licensed in 2006 WADOL Managing Broker# 24001703 CBI Designation 206-590-1792
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Paul Vasilyuk

Serving: Snohomish County, WA

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Serving: King County, WA

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License: 24010713

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