Businesses for Sale in Seattle, WA

Browse 257 businesses currently for sale in the Seattle, WA metro area with an average asking price of $1.3M. Find acquisition opportunities across every industry in the metro.

Active Listings
257
Median Asking Price
$640K
Median SDE
$186K
Median Multiple
3.1x SDE
Avg Asking Price
$1.3M
Average SDE
$298K
Listed in Last 30 Days
70
Added This Week
10

Median figures are computed over the 168 listings currently browsable on this page. Averages and counts cover all 257 active listings tracked in the last 90 days.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many businesses are for sale in Seattle, WA?
Searcher OS currently tracks 257 businesses for sale in the Seattle, WA metro area, aggregated daily from broker websites and the major marketplaces. 10 of them were listed in the last 7 days. Locations are shown at the metro level — exact cities and broker contacts unlock with a free account.
How much does a business cost in Seattle, WA?
The median asking price of current listings is $640,000, and average seller's discretionary earnings run around $298,000. Most small businesses trade at a multiple of cash flow, so compare the asking price against earnings rather than revenue.
What multiple of earnings do businesses in the Seattle, WA metro area list for?
Across the 168 businesses currently browsable in the Seattle, WA metro area, the median asking price is $640K and the median seller's discretionary earnings (SDE) is $186K. The median asking price works out to 3.1x SDE. Multiples vary with size, growth, and owner dependence, so treat this as a benchmark rather than a rule.
Can I buy a business in Seattle, WA with an SBA loan?
Usually, yes. Most businesses in this size range qualify for SBA 7(a) acquisition financing, which typically covers up to 90% of the purchase price on a 10-year term, leaving a 10–15% down payment. Lenders look for steady cash flow that covers the loan payments with room to spare (debt service coverage), so listings with documented earnings are the easiest to finance.
How do I find businesses for sale in Seattle, WA before other buyers?
Most listings appear on individual broker websites days or weeks before they reach the national marketplaces. Searcher OS scrapes those broker sites daily and matches new Seattle, WA listings against your acquisition criteria, so you can be the first call instead of one of fifty.

Buying a Business in Seattle, WA

The Seattle, WA metro area supports a steady flow of small-business acquisitions across service, retail, and industrial sectors. Buying close to home has real advantages: you can meet sellers face to face, judge locations and crews yourself, and keep the local customer relationships that make these businesses durable after a transition.

Listings here are shown at the metro level to protect seller confidentiality — the exact city, full description, and broker contact unlock with a free account. Most businesses in this size range qualify for SBA 7(a) financing with 10–15% down, so compare each deal's cash flow against its projected debt service, not just the asking price. Start with these guides:

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