FOR HOME SERVICES BUSINESS OWNERS CONSIDERING WHAT COMES NEXT.
You deserve a sale that finances your future and honors your past.
75%
of business sellers experience regret after the sale… most often because they never clearly defined what they wanted from life afterward, not because the deal terms were wrong.
Source: Exit Planning Institute
Most brokers measure a successful sale by the number on the closing document. TriStar measures it by what carries forward beyond it: your employees, your customers, your reputation, your financial life structured for what comes next.
WHAT WE BELIEVE
Every other broker is optimizing for the close. We’re optimizing for what comes after it.
TriStar was founded on a principle most brokers never consider: that the sale of a business is a financial planning event, not just a transaction. That means every engagement begins with a different question: Not what will this business sell for, but what does the rest of your life look like when it does. That perspective changes everything about how we work.
The total value of your sale includes what survives the sale itself.
WHAT MAKES TRISTAR DIFFERENT
Three things no other home services business broker offers.
Most brokers bring one of these to the table. TriStar brings all three.
01
We plan for your life after the sale, not just the proceeds from it.
Most sellers focus on the closing number. We start with what comes after it: your retirement income, your tax exposure, your estate. By the time we reach the closing table, your financial life beyond it is already structured. You leave with more than a check.
02
We screen buyers for values, not just valuation.
The highest offer is not always the right one. We evaluate every prospective buyer on how they’ll treat your employees, steward what you built, and honor your legacy. The right buyer protects what matters most to you. We find them.
03
We work with a small number of clients. That is not a limitation. It is the only way to do this right.
TriStar is a boutique firm by deliberate choice. We take on clients we believe in and give each one the full attention their transition deserves. If we take you on, it means something. It means we are fully committed.
OUR TRACK RECORD
94%
Close Rate
$897M
Transactions Completed
3 in 4*
Sellers experience regret after the sale. TriStar was built to broker sales that satisfy long after the close.
* Exit Planning Institute, State of Owner Readiness;
exit-planning-institute.org/state-of-owner-readiness
“We came to TriStar while still exploring our options and immediately felt comfortable with their approach. From the first conversation through closing, Sean and the team were always available, kept us fully informed, and made sure we understood every decision before we made it.”
MEET SEAN
A financial counselor who happens to be an exceptional dealmaker.
Sean Denny spent the better part of three decades in financial services before founding TriStar. His clients describe him the same way, regardless of what they sold: trusted, calm, thorough, and present. He is the kind of advisor who stays in the conversation long after most brokers have moved on to the next deal.
Sean Denny, CFP® · Founder, TriStar Business Brokerage
WE KNOW YOUR BUSINESS
Deep expertise in the businesses that keep homes running.
TriStar works with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical business owners — and understands the buyers and deal structures specific to your market.
Heating and Cooling
HVAC businesses attract serious buyer interest from regional operators to private equity platforms actively building portfolios. We know who the right buyers are, what they want, and how to structure a deal that protects what you have built.
Plumbing
Plumbing businesses represent some of the strongest opportunities in the home services market right now. Recurring service relationships, licensed technician teams, and loyal customer bases command real value with the right buyer. We know how to find them.
Electrical
Electrical contractors are in growing demand, particularly those with commercial relationships or specialized certifications. We know what buyers value in this trade and how to position your business to attract the ones who will honor what you have built.
TAKE THE FIRST STEP
The right conversation starts with the right questions.
Most owners who contact us are not ready to sell tomorrow. They are thinking carefully about what comes next. They want to talk to someone who will think carefully with them. Download our free guide, “Are You Ready to Sell Your Business?”. Get the 10 questions every home services owner should answer before going to market. No obligation. No sales pitch. What you learn is yours to keep.
Confidential. You set the pace. No pressure, no obligation.
