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Calhoun Companies review: fees, model and what to ask

Calhoun Companies is a independent business brokerage (upper Midwest). Calhoun Companies does not publish its seller fees on the pages we reviewed, so get every fee in writing before you sign.

Updated 2026-09-23 · 1 source · By the TradeExit Guide team

Calhoun Companies at a glance

Founded
1908
HQ
Twin Cities, MN
Region
Upper Midwest

How Calhoun Companies works

Business brokerage, commercial real estate, M&A and business valuation for small and mid-sized businesses, operating throughout the upper Midwest. Founded: 1908, by Nellie Mason. Headquarters: Twin Cities, Minnesota.

What Calhoun Companies charges

Not published on the pages we reviewed.

Who it fits and the trade-offs

Good fit ifTrade-offs to weigh
Minnesota and upper-Midwest owners, including deals that include commercial real estate. Minnesota treats business brokerage as real estate brokerage (Minn. Stat. 82.55).Regional focus.

Before you sign with Calhoun Companies (or any broker)

  1. Check licensing in your state

    Several states treat business brokerage as real estate brokerage. Look up your state in our business brokers by state guide.

  2. Ask for comparable closed deals

    Industry, size and timeline of deals the specific person you would work with has closed.

  3. Get the full fee terms in writing

    Success fee, minimums, any upfront or listing fees, exclusivity length and tail period.

  4. Read reviews for patterns, not stars

    Look for repeated specifics (communication, buyer quality, fees charged if no sale) on BBB, Google and forums, and ask for seller references.

  5. Benchmark the price they suggest

    Run our valuation calculator first so a high suggested price does not win the listing by default.

We have no relationship with Calhoun Companies and are not paid by any broker or marketplace. Facts come from the sources linked below; figures marked “company claim” are the company’s own and are not independently verified. Request a correction.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Calhoun Companies legit?

Calhoun Companies is an operating independent business brokerage, founded 1908. We have not audited its results; whether it is right for you depends on fit and terms, covered above.

How much does Calhoun Companies charge?

Not published on the pages we reviewed.

Is Calhoun Companies a broker?

It acts as an intermediary for sellers. Check which license it holds in your state if your state regulates business brokerage.

Sources

  1. Calhoun Companies - About us (accessed 2026-09-23)
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