Business Broker in Stockton

Confidential business sales in Stockton and San Joaquin County. Gas stations, liquor stores, franchises, SBA buyers and commercial leasing. We speak English, Punjabi and Hindi.

Call 916-995-9754 or request a confidential conversation.

Own a gas station or liquor store? See our gas station and liquor store sales page.

Stockton is the seat of San Joaquin County and one of the Central Valley's anchor cities. Interstate 5 and Highway 99 run through it, and the Port of Stockton, an inland deepwater port on the San Joaquin River, sits on its edge. Its businesses serve local families, commuters to the Bay Area and Sacramento, and the farms and distribution centers around the city. Many are owner-operated gas stations, liquor and convenience stores, franchises and restaurants. Those are the businesses Team Singh helps buy and sell.

San Joaquin County is part of our everyday service area, about an hour south of our Sacramento office. We also cover Lodi, Manteca, Tracy and Lathrop. We meet owners where they are, often at the business after closing time.

A relationship first, a listing second

Many of the owners we talk to aren't ready to sell yet. They want to know what the business could be worth, what a buyer's lender will look at, and what they can do now to get a better result later. We'd rather have that conversation early and be the people you call when the time is right than push you into a listing. Thinking about selling? Request a confidential conversation.

In practice, a Stockton sale usually involves:

• Confidential marketing. We don't name your business. Buyers sign an NDA and get screened before they see anything.

• Highway and fuel businesses. Gas stations and truck-stop-style stores along the I-5 and 99 corridors usually involve fuel supply agreements, environmental reports and permits. Plan on about 3–6 months. See our gas station and liquor store sales page.

• Liquor stores. The ABC license transfer runs alongside escrow. These usually take about 3–6 months too.

• SBA buyers. Most buyers use SBA loans. Escrow usually takes 60–90 days, though it can vary.

• Leases and real estate. If you own the building, we can sell or lease the real estate together with the business, or separately. We also handle commercial leasing.

Prep usually takes about 2–4 weeks, and marketing usually 2–3 months depending on pricing. Escrow then takes 60–90 days.

Team Singh at HomeSmart ICARE Realty is led by Breeze Singh (DRE 01981870), Immediate Past President of the Sacramento Association of REALTORS® and a C.A.R. Director, and Raj Singh (DRE 01998314). Many Stockton-area owners are glad that we work in English, Punjabi and Hindi, so family members can join every conversation comfortably.

Buying in Stockton

If you're buying, we'll help you compare opportunities, read the financials with you, and get you talking to SBA lenders early, so you can make offers with confidence.

Do you work with business owners in Stockton, or only Sacramento?

Yes, we do. San Joaquin County is part of our regular service area, including Stockton, Lodi, Manteca, Tracy and Lathrop.

How long does it take to sell a gas station in Stockton?

Usually about 3–6 months, depending on the lender, the fuel supplier and the permits.

Will my employees know the business is for sale?

Not from our marketing. We keep the business name confidential and require NDAs.

Can I sell the business and keep the building?

Yes. We can set up a new lease between you and the buyer, or sell both together.

Do you speak Punjabi?

Yes. We work in English, Punjabi and Hindi.

Call 916-995-9754 or start a confidential conversation. It's never a hard sell.