Using an experienced third party negotiator in a business transaction can make a big difference in getting to the closing table. Besides the price, there can be the terms of a first or second position loan, key employee contracts, accounts receivables, accounts payables, assumption of equipment leases, assuming or negotiating a real estate lease or sale and many other items. It is recommended to work with a business broker or mergers and acquisitions advisor to identify and negotiate all these elements of the sale of a business.