• Jim Albertson

    Florida Business Broker and Commercial Real Estate Broker

    Certified Mergers & Acquistion Professional

  • Jim Albertson – Business Broker/M&A Advisor & Real Estate Professional

    With over 40 years of experience, Jim brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record to every client engagement. His career spans thousands of successful transactions in business brokerage, commercial real estate, and business financing—from small business sales and SBA loans to complex lower middle-market deals and large commercial property transactions.

    Jim combines deep market insight with technical expertise and hands-on business experience to deliver results. Known for his creative problem-solving, he consistently crafts solutions that drive positive outcomes for buyers, sellers, and fellow professionals.

    Jim is a licensed real estate and business broker in Florida and has held licenses in multiple states throughout his career. He is an active member of the Business Brokers of Florida (BBF), the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA), and he is a Certified Mergers & Acquisition Professional, working primarily throughout Florida. His real estate background includes all sectors of the commercial market—land, industrial, office, and retail—across both sales and leasing.

    Currently a business broker with Green & Co., Jim takes pride in helping entrepreneurs navigate the purchase or sale of both Main Street businesses and larger lower middle-market opportunities. His dedication and performance have earned him repeated recognition as one of the Top 50 Brokers in Florida by the Business Brokers of Florida.

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  • EXPERIENCE
     

    BUSINESS BROKER, EXIT PLANNING ADVISOR, COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKER

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    Licensed Business Broker

    Business Broker – Green & Co., Sarasota, Florida

    2019 - Present

    Jim Albertson is a Business Broker and M&A Advisor with Green & Company Business Brokers, where he advises business owners throughout Florida on business sales, acquisitions, succession planning, and exit strategies. With more than 40 years of experience in business brokerage, commercial real estate, business consulting, and commercial financing, Jim provides clients with the strategic insight needed to successfully navigate complex transactions.

    Working from his Bradenton, Florida office, Jim specializes in representing privately held companies across a variety of industries, with particular expertise in residential and commercial service businesses, manufacturing, distribution, and other lower middle-market companies. His approach combines comprehensive business valuation, targeted buyer identification, confidential marketing, and disciplined transaction management to maximize value while protecting his clients' interests throughout the process.

    As part of the Green & Company team, Jim is committed to delivering sophisticated transaction advice, exceptional personal service, and successful outcomes for every client.

    Jim is a member of the Business Brokers of Florida (BBF), the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and M&A Source from which Jim has earned the CM&AP designation (Certified Mergers & Acquisition Professional). He has also been trained by the Exit Planning Institute through their Certified Exit Planning Advisor course.

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    Real Estate, Commercial Financing, Business Advisor

    Advisor, Real Estate Broker and Commercial Loan Broker

    1978 - Present

    Over his lengthy career, Jim has been involved in thousands of transactions, small to large. He has experience in commercial real estate transactions involving residential, office, industrial, retail, development land and hospitality. He has brokered the sale of both large and small commercial properties, he is an experienced real estate investor, and he has assisted with leases in all segments of the real estate market. Jim is an experienced real estate developer as well as a specialist in new home sales and marketing and home buildng. On the financing side of his career, Jim has assisted his customers with SBA loans, commercial real estate financing, business aquisition financing as well as working capital loans. Jim also received training from the International Franchise Association regarding the franchise sales process.

  • "You can have everything in life you want if you just help enough other people to get what they want" - Zig Ziglar

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  • SKILLS

     

    BUSINESS BROKER, FINANCING CONSULTANT AND COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE BROKER

    Skill or Talent

    Business Broker

    Mergers & Acquisition Professional

    Business Valuations

    Business Opportunity Analysis

    Sales and Marketing

  • EDUCATION

     

    ALWAYS A HORNET!

    Emporia State University

    Bachelor of Science Business Business Administration 1966 - 1970

     

     

    Bachelor of Science Business

    Activities: Phi Sigma Epsilon Fraternity, Union Activities Council, Corky the Hornet Mascot

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    M&A Source - Kennasaw State University

    Certified Mergers & Acquisition Professional

    The Certified Mergers & Acquisitions Professional (M&AP) certification is a valuable credential for professionals looking to advance their careers in the M&A field. It provides essential skills, networking opportunities, and a comprehensive understanding of the transaction process, making it a significant asset for anyone involved in mergers and acquisitions.

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  • REFERENCES

     

    CUSTOMER SERVICE IS OUR MOST VALUABLE PRODUCT!

    Various Past Clients

    Owners of HVAC/Mobile Mechanic/Locksmith

    Very down to earth...gets things done...easy to get along with... very responsive!
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    Gordon Garrett
    Partner - Frontline Development

    I fully recommend Jim Albertson – it is rare to see someone with who brings such enthusiasm and initiative to any project. Our team performance benefited greatly from Jim Albertson’s dedicated work ethic, creative skills, and flexibility of thinking.

    Brock Ruebel

    It has been an absolutely positive experience working with Jim! ....It was a real pleasure"

  • CONTACT ME! 

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  • LET'S CHAT

    Call or email at your convenience!

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    941-720-8956

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    jalbertson@greenandco.biz

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