Can anyone help with finder's fee?

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March 02, 2026

by a searcher from Bucknell University in Westerly, RI, USA

Hi — I’m running a geographically constrained search and have recently started building relationships with local CPAs, insurance brokers, and a few contacts through the Chamber of Commerce to position myself as a potential buyer for their clients and other local contacts. A couple of them have asked whether I’d offer a finder’s fee for referred deals. What’s typical or considered standard in this situation? Is it common if it's a low legwork "this guy may be looking to sell" situation? And what % of a finder's fee is appropriate? Thanks!
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from Elon University in Charlotte, NC, USA
Extremely common, and you need to use this as a selling point when you do your networking. Most of my clients usually pay non-buyside 3rd parties 1% of revenue with 50k minimum. Buyside commission only firms charge Lehman Structure of EV. That's 5% of the first $1M, 4% of the second $1M, 3% of the third $1M, 2% of the fourth $1M, and 1% on everything above $4M.
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from University of South Florida in FL, USA
1% is what I have seen for a warm intro.
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