Testimonials for First Choice Business Brokers Los Angeles

It was a pleasure to work with Melanie. Thank you for helping us to buy our first business. Thank you for all the information and referrals that you shared with us. We will definitely be knocking on your door again in the near future.

"After 20 years of owning and operating my own company, I made the difficult decision to sell my business. Since I have never sold a business before, I decided to put my trust in someone who knows what they’re doing. I definitely made the right choice. Working with First Choice and specifically, Melanie Smith, was a joy. She guided me through the process with ease, allowing me to focus on the running of my company. I literally could not have done this without Melanie and First Choice. I would and will gladly refer anyone looking to sell their business to First Choice. It’s like an "easy button” for selling your business."

“I worked with Melanie Smith on several business transactions and she has always been attentive, responsive and helpful. Looking forward to do more business with her.” - Anya B.

Good coordination we work with Adrianna Smith that helped us close the sale, recommend.

If you think you can get away selling your business without using a business broker think again. It is a complicated process that requires a knowledgeable professional with great attention to detail to guide you through every step, from presenting your business, introducing you to potential buyers, coordinating due diligence and escrow. It was a pleasure to work with Lana from First Choice Business Brokers who did an amazing job helping me sell my camera rental business. She was extremely professional, always available to answer any questions, never put any pressure to accept an offer. Can't recommend her highly enough.

5 Star Rating for Alvin Papa

I don't know where to start. I never left a review in my life for anyone but this time I felt I want to because of the way I got treated by the broker Alvin Papa!! From the first day I've contacted him being interested in buying a business until the last day of Escrow closing. Took me in as he was the one who is buying the business and want the best of the best to happen by trying to get me the best deal and advise. Always accepted all my calls and text messages with an open heart without making me feel bad for calling and messaging often. I was always welcomed he answered all my questions and concerns immediately even while he was off during weekends he made sure to make time to get back to me before the day passes. The way he packaged my proposal paperwork to the landlord he made sure to emphasize the important and minimize the weak points by taking his time working my file by packaging it and organize it in order to look strong and amazing to get accepted immediately by any landlord no matter how hard or complicated the situation. Alvin Papa I can't thank you enough for everything you did to help me step into my new business I couldn't have done it without you!! I feel so blessed and lucky that I found you and work with a broker like you!!🤗

Adrianna and Lana are highly respected business brokers in Los Angeles because their attention to details, their concern for their clients and their efforts and perseverance to close transactions on the best possible terms for their clients is second to none. I recommend clients to them without hesitation, because they are not only the First Choice, but the best choice, to get clients’ deals done.

Adrianna and First Choice Business Brokers is the only company I would use to sell my business. Their ability to market, even in the toughest of times, is unsurpassed. Adrianna is always available and thorough in the work she prepares for her clients. She will work hard to get you the best deal out there. Don't go anywhere else!

Adrianna assisted me originally with the purchase of a business and helped me with an exit many years later. Extremely detail oriented and on top of everything to ensure a smooth transaction.

This was my SECOND transaction. Lana Hout did such a great job with my mortgage banking company sale, I listed and sold my real estate company with her too. She is trustworthy, professional and a joy to work with.

"I approached Lana Hout of First Choice Business Brokers because I was looking for a high quality, Orange County real estate agency in my price range. Lana provided valuable expertise, insight and support throughout the process. Now, I am pleased to report I
am a new business owner. I found the experience to be much easier than expected and I would recommend Lana Hout of First Choice Business Brokers to people who are looking to buy an existing business."

“We were so fortunate to have been referred to First Choice Business Brokers. I had never dreamed that anyone would be interested in purchasing our 62 years old family business. When I told friends and business associates in our niche industry that we sold our business their responses were as if they were reading from a script: "You are so incredibly lucky, who the hell would buy a Rubber Stamp Company these days?!?" Lana and Adrianna performed extraordinary magic. Within a couple of weeks of listing our business we had 3 offers for our full asking price. Most of our dealings were with Lana. She was confident, positive and reassuring that everything was going to be alright and she delivered on that reassurance. FCBB were knowledgeable, top notch professionals in every aspect and at each juncture of this incredible transaction. This was a tough emotional process for me. I found Lana to be sincerely empathetic, patient and generous with her time to answer questions or to offer me a pep talk as needed. The successful sale of our business was no small fete. To us, it was like a, honest to goodness miracle. I am so very grateful that we had the good fortune of finding Lana & Adrianna. Their efforts made, what seemed like a dream, become a life changing reality.”

“I'm very impressed with Lana and Adrianna's professionalism, work ethic, integrity, and level of expertise. The communication was optimal, and they were on top of things from start to finish. They both worked tirelessly, were very detailoriented, and followed-up on a timely basis. I felt that I was in good hands every step of the process. Lana represented me as the seller; she mediated with the buyer and negotiated each amendment to the contract. It was a pleasure working with First Choice; I will definitely keep them in mind when I'm ready to buy or sell my next business.”

“After calling a couple of brokers, I decided to do business with Lana Hout. She came across as knowledgeable and credible. Well, I was right. She advised me on different offers and options. Being a CEO and type A personality, she maneuvered well through the final offer and worked in concert with me to close the deal. I would totally recommend working with Lana, as she will perform excellently in every arena and nuance of this most important decision of your life.”

“Our firm has worked with First Choice on various transactions, with our clients on both the purchase and sale side. Adrianna and Lana were a delight to work with and always assisted in the process from start to finish. Their professionalism and attention to detail helped to facilitate a flawless transaction for our clients. From xcellent communication skills with all parties involved, to understanding and knowledge of the required documents, they truly provided a full-service experience. LCLG Law is honored to recommend First Choice for any deal!”

“Without Adrianna and her team, our restaurant purchase would have remained only a dream. Adrianna’s professionalism, organization, negotiating skills, and tenacity allowed our dream to become a reality. The time and energy she put forth into brokering our restaurant deal went above and beyond our expectations. This was our first experience with buying a restaurant and we had no idea what we were getting into. Adrianna’s guidance and counseling gave us confidence that we could succeed in what appeared to be a very daunting venture. This deal took longer than any of us anticipated, but Adrianna stuck with us and never fatigued. But for her, this deal would have never happened. We are forever grateful for her services!”

“Adrianna is truly an amazing person to work with from beginning to end. She is someone who innately understands her client’s needs without hesitation and goes out of her way to achieve it. She is also a strong business mind who is not scared to give her opinion, so she can pivot the deal to guide her client in the right direction. Her organization is supreme, and she cares about the individual rather than the transaction. I would recommend Adrianna and her team to any buyer or seller looking for a seasoned broker to navigate those murky waters of any business deal. Thank you again.”

"I had a pleasure to work with Adrianna Smith from First Choice Business Brokers to find a business for purchase. After considering different options, I decided to go with a listing from her database; a Danish ice cream franchise with whom I consequently signed an agreement. Adrianna was always quick to reply to my emails and answer any questions that I had. She helped me with the franchise agreement to make sure that I fully understand what I am being offered. Being a professional business broker with extensive years of experience and easy to deal with, I highly recommend Adrianna Smith!"

“If you truly serious about a business you like and you want to see it through, then don’t think about working with another brokerage other than First Choice! I have been in business for the last 20 years and worked with many brokers on several transactions. who simply list the property being sold on their website but have no clue about the inner workings of how to get the deal done. Adrianna really knows her stuff and she will work hard for you to ensure that you not only get the best deal, but also ensure that all aspects of the contract are met fully. The way she complies with her fiduciary responsibility for the person she represents is amazing. I would recommend this brokerage to anyone looking for a business. My next venture (hopefully soon) will also be through them!”

“I would highly recommend Adrianna Smith and Lana Hout of First Choice Business Brokers Los Angeles to lead any business sale transaction. They deliver professional and high-quality advice and service. They were instrumental in overcoming the many obstacles and challenges during my business sale, which allowed us to get the deal done. Adrianna and Lana’s knowledge, integrity, persistence, and problemsolving skills are an asset to any transaction."

"I had such an amazing experience working with Adrianna. She helped me maximize the purchase price for my firm and also sold the business within my timeframe. She is a top quality professional and I would highly recommend her and Lana to anyone selling their business. A+ experience.”

“Selling a business is a daunting undertaking, but Lana walked us through the whole process with ease. She communicated with us about what to expect and helped us to think critically about how to present our business as an attractive package. She also targeted potential opportunities to grow the business beyond its current state, strengthening its appeal to entrepreneurial buyers. Lana secured a buyer in less than two months. She spared us any additional headaches by facilitating the majority of the communication between us and the new buyers. The sale and escrow closing were seamless. Ultimately, selling our business was as easy as a few phone calls and signatures.”

“Adrianna Smith and Lana Hout of First Choice Business Brokers provided a tremendous value in helping us acquire an executive office company based in Beverly Hills. Adrianna and Lana provided strategic guidance through each stage of the transaction and worked with multiple parties to ensure that everything flowed smoothly. Working with First Choice provided transparency that greatly benefited our decision making and was instrumental for us as investors to get the deal done. We would work with Adrianna and Lana again without qualification.”

“Just WOW! My company recently purchased a similar business that was brokered by Lana and Adrianna. Although originally they represented the Seller, their team did a great of representing both parties in the transaction. They were responsive to our many questions, meetings, and phone calls. I most of all appreciated the time they took to meet with us and the Seller to bring all of us closer to an agreement. They were very patient and creative in helping us find ways to make the business transfer and transition go smoothly. We are very thankful to have found them and look forward to working with them again.”

"Adrianna and Lana are a pleasure to work with. They’re very professional, knowledgeable, and ready to assist and recommend experts in every step of the Business Purchase process. I was a first-time buyer and once we identified the right business for me, it was smooth sailing all the way to closing. I would highly recommend this team of experts at FCBB.”

“I can without any reservation, recommend First Choice Business Brokers for the sale of your business. Adrianna and Lana are experienced and professional. First Choice Business Brokers generated a number of inquiries leading up to the Buyer for our business. All through the process they oversaw each detail from the due diligence phase, through the negotiations and even coordinated all documentation in escrow.”

“From our opening phone call to the completion of the sale of our company, Lana and Adrianna were thorough, passionate, professional, and most of all, excel at what they do. They listened to what our goals and needs were for selling the company, and in almost no time at all, lined up meetings with serious buyers. In less than two months, Lana and Adrianna found us a buyer. They worked relentlessly in all aspects of the deal. From the negotiations, to the agreement, required financials/documentation, through the due diligence, banks and escrow officers, their attention to detail, follow-up and customer service were top notch. They handled all twists and turns of a major deal with a positive attitude and confidence. Lana and Adrianna are amazing brokers and would recommend them to anyone trying to buy or sell a company.”

"We were extremely satisfied with Janet. She was not only professional, but also very easy to work with. Without her, we may not have been able to close the deal. Overall, Janet is extremely capable and talented."

“Adrianna and Lana worked tirelessly to attend to the countless negotiations and details; kept the momentum going full speed; facilitated the sales process; orchestrated the communications with our buyer, our CPA, our attorney and our CFO; and never allowed the deal to lose steam or fall apart, even against all odds. In the end, we closed the sale for 100% of our asking price. I can't thank Adrianna and Lana enough for their tenacity and ability to overcome problems, which were instrumental in closing the deal successfully."