By Tim Moore, an EO Houston member and managing shareholder of Doeren Mayhew

It’s a scenario I hear about often, and increasingly so as the mergers and acquisitions market continues to heat up: A buyer approaches your business with what sounds like a once-in-a-lifetime offer to purchase it. Such offers are fairly common, and while some represent great opportunities, beware. There are several questions to ask to help determine whether it’s the right time for you to sell, including: