Are Business Brokers Canada Actually Helpful for Buyers?

[macclarke]

Hello everyone,

I’m doing some early research into buying a business and came across discussions around business brokers Canada. I wanted to ask the community here and hear from people with firsthand experience.

A few questions I have:

How useful are brokers when it comes to finding genuine opportunities?

Do they mainly represent sellers, or can buyers benefit too?

What should someone watch out for before relying on a broker?

I’m mainly interested in learning from real experiences—what worked, what didn’t, and what you wish you knew earlier. Looking forward to hearing different perspectives and starting a good discussion.

Thanks in advance!