How to character reference check the seller.

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September 29, 2024

by a searcher from INSEAD in Calgary, AB, Canada

HI All,

What are some various ways people have referenced checked their seller?
I am working through DD, and in addition to spending as much time as I can with the seller,

I am curious to learn the different techniques that are used.


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from University of Massachusetts at Amherst in United States
Looking at employee turnover and tenure, especially of more senior people in the company is a good proxy. A seller who isn't honest and fair will have difficulty keeping people around over the long term. I believe dishonest people eventually get tangled in their own web of lies, so be asking plenty of questions. Repeat/rephrase them over multiple meetings and pay attention to how they answer (and look for any inconsistencies).
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from University of Southern California in 2121 Avenue of the Stars
Ask for references of former Employees, former Customers and others that used to work in or with the company. If they are actively a Customer or Vendor or Employee, they may not be as transparent.
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