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88score
r/smallbusiness
SaaS subscription ($499/mo) or flat project fee ($2,500/deal)
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Automated Buyer Vetting & NDA CRM for DIY Sellers

A SaaS platform that replaces the administrative filtering work of a business broker. It automatically sends NDAs, verifies buyer proof-of-funds via API, and filters out unqualified leads (e.g., personal emails, low liquidity) before the seller ever has to speak with them.

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Discovered May 2, 2026

Score Breakdown

Pain Intensity8/10
Willingness to Pay9/10
Ease of Build6/10
Sustainability5/10

Differentiation

Existing solutions
BizBuySell / BizQuest / LoopNetTraditional Business Brokers
Our angle
There is no purpose-built 'Deal CRM' for DIY SMB sellers that automates the specific workflow of filtering buyers (NDA -> Proof of Funds -> Q&A) to replace the administrative function of a broker.

Community Voices

Real quotes from Reddit comments that inspired this opportunity

  • So all-in I’m looking at potentially $400-450K+ in fees to sell my own business. That I built. Over 8 years. By myself.
  • I’ve never gotten the sense that SMB brokers are worth what they charge.
  • That fee is ridiculous, business brokerage is no different than commercial real estate and our fees are half
  • wait til you comb 200 NDAs from the SMB buyer base.
  • The trouble isn’t snuffing out people who can or cant afford, it’s snuffing out who truly has the capacity to grasp the gravity of the deal
  • Most brokers are absolute clowns... But you do have to be active, involved, and willing to communicate with the inquiries.

Action Plan

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Headline

Automated Buyer Vetting & NDA CRM for DIY Sellers

Sub-headline

A SaaS platform that replaces the administrative filtering work of a business broker. It automatically sends NDAs, verifies buyer proof-of-funds via API, and filters out unqualified leads (e.g., personal emails, low liquidity) before the seller ever has to speak with them.

Who It's For

For SMB owners attempting to sell their businesses ($1M-$15M EV) without a broker.

Feature List

✓ Automated NDA generation and e-signature tracking ✓ Plaid integration for instant 'Proof of Funds' verification ✓ Domain filtering (auto-reject @gmail.com or require extra steps) ✓ Kanban-style Deal CRM to track buyer stages

Social Proof

So all-in I’m looking at potentially $400-450K+ in fees to sell my own business. That I built. Over 8 years. By myself.— Reddit user, r/r/smallbusiness

I’ve never gotten the sense that SMB brokers are worth what they charge.— Reddit user, r/r/smallbusiness

That fee is ridiculous, business brokerage is no different than commercial real estate and our fees are half— Reddit user, r/r/smallbusiness

wait til you comb 200 NDAs from the SMB buyer base.— Reddit user, r/r/smallbusiness

The trouble isn’t snuffing out people who can or cant afford, it’s snuffing out who truly has the capacity to grasp the gravity of the deal— Reddit user, r/r/smallbusiness

Most brokers are absolute clowns... But you do have to be active, involved, and willing to communicate with the inquiries.— Reddit user, r/r/smallbusiness

Where to Validate

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