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Quiet Light review: fees, model and what to ask

Quiet Light is a online-business M&A advisor. Quiet Light does not publish its seller fees on the pages we reviewed, so get every fee in writing before you sign.

Updated 2026-09-23 · 2 sources · By the TradeExit Guide team

Quiet Light at a glance

Founded
2006
HQ
Mooresville, NC
Focus
Online businesses

How Quiet Light works

An advisory firm for selling and buying profitable online businesses. Its advisors are former entrepreneurs; its sell page states that 85% of Quiet Light listings sell within 90 days (company claim). Founded: 2006, by Mark Daoust. Headquarters: Mooresville, North Carolina.

What Quiet Light charges

Not published on the pages we reviewed. Ask for the commission schedule and any minimum in writing.

Who it fits and the trade-offs

Good fit ifTrade-offs to weigh
Owners of ecommerce, SaaS and content businesses who want an advisor who has owned similar businesses.Online businesses only; fees not published, so get a written quote to compare.

Before you sign with Quiet Light (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 Quiet Light 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 Quiet Light legit?

Quiet Light is an operating online-business m&a advisor, founded 2006. We have not audited its results; whether it is right for you depends on fit and terms, covered above.

How much does Quiet Light charge?

Not published on the pages we reviewed. Ask for the commission schedule and any minimum in writing.

Is Quiet Light 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. Quiet Light - About (accessed 2026-09-23)
  2. Quiet Light - Sell (accessed 2026-09-23)
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