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Sell Your Agency

Sell Your Agency

A serious, seller-first way to exit your agency

Selling an agency is not just a transaction. It’s the handover of relationships, reputation, staff livelihoods, and years of your own life.

If you’re here, you’re probably not browsing casually. You’re either actively considering a sale, or you’re close enough that you want to understand how this would actually work – without sales pressure or half-truths.

Agencies.co exists to give agency owners a clear, controlled, and seller-led route to market.

Who this is for (and who it isn’t)

This is for you if:

  • you own a marketing, digital, creative, or specialist agency
  • you’re considering a full sale of the business
  • you care who buys your agency, not just the price
  • you want to run a proper process, not a rushed fire sale
  • you value discretion and control

This is not for you if:

  • x you’re looking to raise capital or sell a small minority stake
  • x you want to “test the market” publicly
  • x you’re price-shopping brokers for the fastest exit
  • x your agency isn’t yet at a stage where buyers would engage seriously

Being clear about this upfront protects everyone – especially you.

What selling through Agencies.co actually looks like

Agencies.co is a seller-first platform, not a traditional brokerage.

Sellers come first
Buyers introduced after positioning is right
Deals run deliberately, not sprayed widely
1

Initial orientation

We understand your agency, your goals, and whether selling now makes sense.

2

Positioning & preparation

Your agency is positioned correctly for the type of buyer you want – financially and narratively.

3

Controlled buyer outreach

Buyers are sourced selectively, not blasted via mass lists.

4

Conversations & negotiation

You stay in control. We manage momentum, filtering, and reality.

5

Heads of terms to completion

From agreement through to completion, with clarity on structure and expectations.

This is designed to maximise outcomes without turning the process into a circus.

Typical timelines (realistic, not optimistic)

Agency sales rarely happen overnight – and anyone promising that is usually cutting corners.

Preparation & positioning 4-8 weeks
Buyer engagement & negotiation 2-4 months
Exclusivity to completion 1-2 months

Some deals move faster. Many take longer. The right outcome matters more than speed.

How buyers are sourced (and filtered)

We don’t “list and hope”.

Buyers are introduced based on:

  • agency size and specialism
  • growth profile and margins
  • founder goals post-sale
  • cultural and operational fit

That includes:

  • strategic buyers
  • operator-led groups
  • holdcos with relevant platforms

We prioritise serious, funded buyers who understand agencies – not opportunists wasting your time.

Confidentiality isn’t optional – it’s foundational

A poorly handled sale can damage:

staff morale

client confidence

deal leverage

This is why confidentiality is built into the process from day one.

No public listings
No indiscriminate buyer outreach
NDAs before sensitive information
Staged disclosure, not data-room dumps

Your business stays stable while options are explored.

Fees (transparent, no hiding)

We don’t believe in vague pricing or surprises at the end.

Our incentives align with yours
Serious sellers get serious attention
Time isn’t wasted on deals that won’t complete

Exact terms depend on the size and complexity of the agency, but everything is discussed upfront, clearly, and in writing.No games. No last-minute changes.

Why agency owners trust Agencies.co

We understand agency economics and psychology
We don’t overpromise on valuation
We protect leverage by running disciplined processes
We’re comfortable saying “not yet” when that’s the right advice

This isn’t about doing the most deals. It’s about doing the right deals – properly.

If you’re considering selling, here’s the next step

You don’t need to commit to anything to have a grown-up conversation.

1 discuss your agency
2 understand whether selling now makes sense
3 see what a realistic path forward would look like

If this page resonates, you’re likely at the right stage to explore that conversation.

Talk through your agency and options