Buy & Sell Small Businesses with Confidence

The first structured marketplace for traditional Main Street businesses. Transparent listings, verified financials, and deals that actually close.

$2.8M
Avg. Business Value
80%
Higher Close Rate
0%
Upfront Fees
Small business owner shaking hands on Main Street
Verified Business
Trust Level 3

Why 80% of Listed Businesses Never Sell

The traditional small business market is broken. We're fixing it.

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Informal Record-Keeping

Most small businesses lack structured, comparable financial documentation that buyers can trust.

No Standardization

Unlike real estate, there's no MLS for small businesses. Every listing looks different.

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High Broker Fees

Traditional brokers charge 6-12% commissions, making many deals economically unfeasible.

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Trust Gap

Buyers can't compare financials across listings. Sellers can't prove their business value.

80%
of small businesses listed for sale never close

The MainStreet Exchange Difference

Structured listings. Verified data. Deals that close.

For Sellers

Create Your Listing in 15 Minutes

No broker needed. Our guided flow helps you present your business professionally—without documents, jargon, or confusion.

  • ✓ Structured data entry (no long forms)
  • ✓ Auto-generated professional summaries
  • ✓ Progressive trust levels (earn credibility)
  • ✓ Free basic listing, upgrade for verification
Start Your Listing
✓ Verified Trust Level 3
Joe's Auto Repair
Revenue
$425K
SDE
$142K
Location
Iowa
Years
18
For Buyers

Compare Businesses Like Real Estate

Every listing follows the same structure. Filter by verified metrics. Trust the data. Make informed decisions.

  • ✓ Standardized financial reporting
  • ✓ Trust levels (know what's verified)
  • ✓ Comparable metrics across all listings
  • ✓ Direct seller contact (no broker barrier)
Browse Businesses
Industry
Food & Beverage Services Retail
Revenue Range
$0 - $500K
Trust Level
Level 1+ Level 2+ Level 3

Progressive Trust Levels

Earn credibility. Attract serious buyers. Close faster.

Level 1

Basic Listing

Free
Structured listing format
1-year financial snapshot
Self-reported data
Standard visibility
Get Started
Level 3

Verified Listing

$799
Everything in Level 2, plus:
Third-party financial validation
Document verification
Premium buyer visibility
Featured placement
Get Verified

Trust Level Badges

Visual indicators of verification and credibility. From basic structure to third-party evidence.

Trust Level 1 - Basic Listing
Level 1
Basic Listing
Trust Level 2 - Enhanced Listing
Level 2
Enhanced Listing
Trust Level 3 - Premium Listing
Level 3
Premium Listing
Trust Level 4 - Finance Ready
Level 4
Finance Ready
Trust Level 5 - Bank/SBA Ready
Level 5
Bank/SBA Ready
Trust Level 6 - Enhanced Diligence
Level 6
Enhanced Diligence
View Full Trust Level System

How MainStreet Exchange Works

Simple. Transparent. Built for small business owners.

1

Create Your Listing

Answer structured questions about your business. No essays, no documents. We generate a professional listing automatically.

2

Choose Your Trust Level

Start free with basic listing. Upgrade anytime to add financial verification and increase buyer confidence.

3

Connect with Buyers

Qualified buyers browse standardized listings and contact you directly. No broker middleman. No surprise fees.

4

Close the Deal

We provide transaction support, escrow recommendations, and legal templates. You keep control of your sale.

Join Main Street Business Owners

Real businesses. Real deals. Real results.

"After 3 years trying to sell through a broker, I listed on MainStreet Exchange and had 5 qualified inquiries in 2 weeks. The structured format made buyers take me seriously."
Robert Chen
HVAC Business Owner, Wisconsin
"As a buyer, I loved being able to compare businesses side-by-side. The trust levels told me exactly what was verified. No more guessing."
Sarah Martinez
First-time Business Buyer, Texas
"The listing creation took me 12 minutes. Seriously. And it looked better than what my broker charged me $15K for. Incredible."
Mike O'Connell
Plumbing & Heating, Iowa
2,400+
Businesses Listed
$680M
Total Value Listed
340
Successful Transactions
4.8/5
Seller Rating

Ready to List Your Business?

Join thousands of Main Street business owners who are getting their businesses in front of serious buyers.

No upfront fees • No broker commissions • Cancel anytime