Written for EO by Scot Cockroft, president of Sigma Mergers & Acquisitions LLC.

For many business owners, working with a business broker can ease the stress involved with selling their organization. From preparing the business for sale to determining the right valuation and vetting potential buyers, selling a business is complex.

But how do you know if you’ve chosen the right broker? Would you know if you’re working with a bad broker? Consider these telltale warning signs.