Flippa uses a commission-based model for selling online businesses, structuring services around a success fee applied upon the completion of a sale. The specific percentage rate depends on the asset's asking price and the chosen support tier.
Flippa's selling costs include a success fee, which is 9% for businesses valued between $500K and $999.9K, structured across three service tiers: Standard, Premium, and M&A Broker.
These plans outline various levels of assistance and exposure you will receive when selling your online business.
Standard
Price: Not explicitly stated (Success fee structure applies)
Websites Supported: Not explicitly stated
Best For: Everything you need to sell with
Refund Policy: Not explicitly stated
Other Features: Account Managed
The Standard plan gives you the essential tools required to list and manage the sale of your business successfully. This is a great starting point if you feel confident managing most buyer interactions yourself. It provides everything necessary to complete your transaction under the account managed structure.
Premium
Price: Not explicitly stated (Success fee structure applies)
Websites Supported: Not explicitly stated
Best For: More exposure. More buyer [leads/interest implied].
Refund Policy: Not explicitly stated
Other Features: Account Managed, Increased Exposure
Choosing the Premium plan helps you maximize visibility and attract a larger pool of potential buyers efficiently. You'll benefit from more exposure, leading to increased buyer interest for your asset. This tier maintains the helpful Account Managed services while prioritizing market reach.
M&A Broker
Price: Not explicitly stated (Success fee structure applies)
Websites Supported: Not explicitly stated
Best For: End-to-end representation from [broker/Flippa M&A team implied].
Refund Policy: Not explicitly stated
Other Features: Brokered - 2x More Likely to Sell, Recommended, End-to-end representation
The M&A Broker service is highly recommended and offers a comprehensive brokered experience. This professional service is significantly more likely to result in a sale—up to two times more likely. It provides you with complete end-to-end representation throughout the complex selling process. This tier is perfect if you require dedicated expertise and want a hands-off approach to selling your valuable business.
Flippa does not offer traditional free plans or free trials, as the service is commission-based on successful sales transactions. The exact variable success fee and potential initial listing costs depend on the asking price range of the business you are selling. For example, businesses valued between $500K and $999.9K incur a 9% success fee upon sale. Sellers interested in listing should generally get a free valuation first to confirm the applicable fee structure.