Testimonials From Our Satisfied Customers

(I swear I didn't tell them what to say!)

I cannot speak highly enough about Gary Bayus!! He is an absolute professional on every level. At first, I was very intimidated by buying my first business, and more than a bit nervous. He has helped me every step of the way, from the first day of my inquiry to the very last day of escrow, and he continues to be an invaluable advisor to me.  He has gone above and beyond to explain the process and keep me on track with all of the deadlines involved ( and there are many). He has a very deep understanding of everything related to buying and selling businesses, as well as the unique talent of being able to relate to everyone...including me with my almost non-existent business experience. He resonates very well with all types of people and is extremely friendly and approachable. He is fair and honest and has unmatched integrity and ethics. I can honestly say that if I hadn't worked with Gary, I wouldn't have the understanding of my business that I do today. I will continue to consult with him, no matter where my business takes me. I consider myself very lucky to have such a skilled and honest person in my corner.

Buyer-  CMH

I had the pleasure of having Gary Bayus sell my company. That was one of the easiest escrow's I have ever experienced.  My business sold for over the asking price and my business is a hard one to sell.  Gary always stayed in communication and explained everything so that it was easy to understand.  Gary's calm demeanor put all of us at ease and solved any hurdle that came along. If you are looking to sell your business, hire Gary Bayus to get it done the right way!

Seller - Amanda Brown

 

 

 

Gary,

Liz and I want to thank you for all of your assistance in helping us get our counseling group sold. We did not think it would happen as quickly as it did, and sincerely thank you for everything you've done for us since day one. In fact, we were blown away with how you were able to get our group marketed and sold so quickly since it was such a specific, niche business. It was also our first time having to make a sale like this, and you were the perfect person to walk us through.

You were there when we called or emailed, and answered all of our questions when we asked. You weren't afraid to say "I don't know, but I'll find out." You never left us thinking we were not a priority, or that our interests weren't important to you. I have to say that you made us feel as though this sale was as important to you as it was to us; and I don't mean a commission, my friend. When we felt apprehensive, you eased our fears, and guided us through this entire process with ease. You were never pushy and certainly never too busy for us.

When Liz and I make our decision about our next venture, you will be the first to know. You've definitely earned our trust, and we think of you as much more than our broker; we count you as a dear friend. Thank you for everything, sir!

Kevin and Liz Holly- Sellers

 

Thank you, thank you, thank you...for your solid, caring way of helping me sell my business.  Your support in guiding me through this process was invaluable and I know I couldn't have done it without you.  I appreciate that you kept me informed every step along the way, and kept your wonderfully positive attitude.  Your wealth of knowledge about selling businesses was very comforting, and incredibly useful!  I have already started to refer you, and will keep referring you to anyone looking to sell their business.  Your service was a great blessing to me, and again, my deepest appreciation.

    Anita Halcyon, Anita's Happy Place (formerly Anita's Pillow Pets), San Luis Obispo

 

May  7, 2012

Dear Gary:

Thank you for the successful transaction of selling my bar. It was challenging, because I was not in the same location as the business or you were. It was a long distance business affair. Although, We never met, you were responsive, straight forward and helpful.

I would recommend me to your friends, families or co-workers because you followed through to the end working effectively with all parties.

I have used one or two previous business brokers on previous occasions in selling other businesses.  But you made my life easier by working with the real estate broker and buyer to make things happen. I am very happy that you were involved to complete this transaction. I would use you again,  because your focus was getting the job done.

Thank you again!

Brian J. Horton

Merrimaker 

 

Dear Gary,

"Here we are - Daddy-O's Cool Treats - in business and looking forward to being a well-known fixture in the Five Cities community of the Central Coast.

There were challenging moments in the negotiations with all the various parties involved but you hung in there and stayed on top of the pages of paperwork and the necessary steps that needed to be taken. You handled everything professionally and with great care and concern for our will-being.

We appreciated your experience knowledge of the legal lingo and walking us through those requirements. Steadily guiding the process along, you worked to bring together the several parties - even braving the forces of nature and the seals!

Thanks so much for seeing this opportunity through and actually making it a positive experience - Even becoming our first paying customer. Thanks Gary"

~ Bruce, Joanne & Philip Neff

 
"Gary and Teri Bayus performed their services with the utmost of professional and personal care. They were diligent in following up on the myriad details involved in the process of selling a business and patiently offered to do all sorts of additional services to move the deal forward. They brought us an excellent buyer and chaperoned the entire process through from start to finish with relative ease. They were completely accessible by cellphone and/or email and were thoroughly personable to work with.Teri has a great sense of humor and is outgoing while  Gary is very mellow, yet effective (Teri, too!)--they make a great team. They were quite knowledgeable about the sales process and if there was anything they didn't know, they learned it quickly. Their follow through was excellent and overall, it was a complete pleasure doing business with them. They earned every penny of their commission! I would heartily recommend them to potential clients. Thank you for a job well done!"

~Sasha Taus

 

To Whom It May Concern:

Gary Bayus and Prestige Business Sales and Acquisitions represented us as our Broker in the sale of our San Luis Obispo business earlier this summer. We felt Gary did an excellent job in representing us to potential buyers, and was a significant factor in the final sale of the store. We are very pleased with Gary's performance and would not hesitate to engage him again on any other similar transactions.

~Ted & Bonnie Pope

Gary & Teri Bayus,

 "Just wanted to give a BIG THANK YOU to Gary and Teri for their help in finding us a business here on the beautiful Central Coast. Going above and beyond would be an understatement for what you have done.

Business negotiations went smoothly and quickly and before we knew it, we were actually buying our dream business. When it came time to take inventory, Gary and Teri were there with their crew.  

One would think that being out of state buyers would make everything much more difficult, but rather than having to fly back and forth, Gary handled many of the details himself leaving us time to take care of selling our home and attending to the many personal issues involved with moving. Even when it came to looking for a place to live, Gary and Teri were there checking out homes for us. Where do you find that kind of service in this day and age?

Having been through this process before, I can�t tell you what a difference a knowledgeable, honest, and steady hand at the wheel made in the whole transaction.

That is what Gary Bayus brought to the table."

Again, THANK YOU,

~Bob & Dianna Ritchie

"To Whom It May Concern:

Gary Bayus acted as my sales broker fall of 2008. He represented both the buyer of my business and my self during the sell of my business. This sale was uniquely different, it involved four parties: the buyer, the franchise, the lease company, and myself. My business was a franchise, and it was being sold as a private company, Mr. Bayus over came those obstacles and was able to work with the lease company, and the franchise in order to complete the difficult sale. Mr. Bayus was extremely professional; his attention to detail was amazing. He was always two steps ahead of the game. I truly believe that it is because of him the sale went through.

I sincerely recommend Gary Bayus."

~Connie Hartman

 

 

 

 

 

�I�ve come to realize that sometimes in business the wisest decision you can make is to step aside. I contacted Gary to sell my business, and within 10 days, we had an offer. 30 days later, he closed the deal. The transaction was seamless, and I have since given him several referrals. I couldn�t be happier.�

~Jeff Smith

 

Thanks to the invaluable representation and the quality of service, provided by Gary Bayus, we have achieved the goal of owning our own business. Gary consistently exceeded our expectations as he guided us through the challenges and complexities related to purchasing a business. During the entire process it was Gary�s goal to ensure that the business was a perfect match for us.

We initially contacted Gary in an effort to acquire more information on a business that was of interest to my wife and me. After explaining key details of the business, he scheduled a meeting with us to confirm our goals and expectations, provided further details related to the business, and explained the process of purchasing a business. From that point on, he consistently provided excellent support, additional information, and kept us current on every issue related to the business. Gary was always reliable, flexible, resourceful, confident and sincere.

We would like to communicate our gratitude and appreciation for all of Gary�s hard work, excellent demeanor and representation which resulted in realizing our dream of owning a business.

~ Mike and Jackie Narragon

 

�Prestige sold our business quickly and effectively.  They helped our 28 employees� transition to the new owners with finesse and professionalism.  Their systems, teamwork and track record impressed us.  They were knowledgeable and available when we needed to talk. 

They helped us value our business and prepared a well-crafted offering package.  They handled the negotiations superbly.  We were very impressed by the effort they made to protect our confidentiality.  It�s not just the level of service that impressed us, but how the service was delivered- with warmth, friendliness, humor and caring.�  ~Ian Charlney

 

 

 "Thank you for the kind, friendly, and professional work ethic you exhibited throughout the sale of my business.  Your knowledge of people and the demeanor with which you treat them is unparallel. I really appreciate the fact that during the entire process you had every detail and piece of paperwork filed or taken care of before I had a chance to think about it.

The amount of energy and quality representation holds firmly to your conviction of getting sales done the right way.  It is fair to say that without your help, the sale of my business would not have been nearly as successful or timely. As it is I have recommended you highly to several of my personal friends.

It has been a joy working with you and I appreciate all your time and patience."  ~ David Forster

 

 

     "I want to thank you for all you have done to help me get into my own business.  It has been a long process and you stuck with me the whole time.  I appreciate the way you took into consideration my strengths, weaknesses, and my interests, to find a business that would be a good fit for me.  You worked tirelessly throughout the entire process providing guidance, encouragement, and walking me step by step through the many issues involved in buying a business.  I knew the ultimate decision was always up to me but I can�t tell you what it meant to know you were there to guide me through the process and answer any questions I had.  There is an old saying, �the devil is in the details�.  When others ignored or overlooked the details, you never missed one.  That alone was crucial to keeping the process moving forward.  I can�t thank you enough for the way you pulled it all together for me.

I also appreciate the professional and ethical way you conducted yourself, and for the great customer service.  These are qualities, it seems, that are in short supply these days.  I hope to demonstrate these same qualities in my own business.  Wow, I just said, �my own business�. This is a dream come true. 

I can�t end without thanking one more person.  Thanks to you Teri.  I know you played a vital role as well and you always treated me with courtesy and respect.  I will always remember how comfortable you made me feel every time I visited the office.  You guys make a great team and I look forward to a long and lasting friendship." ~Kevin Brennan,Proud New Business Owner

 

I AM SO THANKFUL FOR GARY AND EVERYONE AT PRESTIGE REAL ESTATE! Gary took care of all of my needs and concerns without hesitation and the ease with which this deal took place, from start to finish, was incredible! Stress free! I can totally highly recommend Gary and his people for anyone interested in business (or personal)property or income in the Pismo Beach, Central Coast Area. You really don't know what your missing!!!!  ~Lisa Corcoran

 

 "How would you like to find someone who would accept to take all of your worries and problems, and make them his own! Sounds good right! Damn right.
 I�ve bought and sold a few restaurants, I�ve met a few real estate agents and brokers, but never like this energetic young gentleman with a smiley face at all times. He assuringly explains your options in detail plus his expert advice which helps you to decide. A man with confidence, integrity, honesty and excellent ethics, this is GARY BAYUS. Gary, we can�t thank you enough for selling our restaurant in just two days. Again, we thank you and your wife TERI from the bottom of our hearts." ~Farid and Marie Hajjar

 

"To take a dream and bring it to fruition is a Brokers job.  To do it with empathy and car for all parties involved is what separates the professionals from the �Want-a-be�s�.  Thanks Gary for being a professional." ~Brian Petersen

 

"Gary handled every aspect of the sale of our business with speed and efficiency.  I can't imaging any other broker being able to manage the process any better.  Finding and qualifiying potential buyers was not an easy task given the complexity of the business, but Gary was awesome at it.  

Thank you Gary and Staff for always being on top of everyting from delivery of documents to answering phone calls and emails.  We are in you debt forever!  The only this you could do better is pay the taxes for us, for the profit you helped generate for us!" ~ Flo Murray

 

 

 

�What a great American! Gary is one of the best Business Brokers around. Very knowledgeable about his field, and a decent, trustworthy guy.�

~ Joe Richards

 

�I had a to sell my business in less than 30 days because of a family emergency. An impracticable task, I believed, and then Gary came along and sold my business for my asking price in less than 30 days! I have never meant anyone who truly does exactly what he says he will do. I would love to do business with him again and I recommend you do too�

~David Criss

 

�Gary is extremely thorough! Working with him is great! Gary is really positive and efficient and gets the job done.�

~Denise Dornbush

 

�Gary was quick and efficient! He did the impossible for me and my business, he is a miracle worker!�

~Mike Price

�He (Gary) takes care of me and my business needs. He�s a good guy to be working with if you want to stay ahead and win the game.�

~ Jerry Weatherly

"It was a pleasure to work with you and your group. You were always helpful, pleasant and very professional. I knew I was in good hands!

~Ron Jamison

" It was a pleasure working with you on the purchase of a business. You made everything go so smoothly. I hope we deal with you again in the near future."

~Damon Min

"It has been a pleasure working with Gary in the sale of Lady Luck Enterprises. Moreover the stress of selling a business can be overwhelming at times, but Gary kept everything on track and the sale went well because of Gary's input.

Thank you again Gary, and I would recommend using Gary to tell any business you wont be disappointed."

~Kenny Pearson

 

"Gary was a pleasure to work with! He made everything simple, easy, and had my store sold to the right person."

~Malachi Pearson

 

"Wow Gary you were great! Thank you for all your help, you made the process so easy. If you are looking for someone to assess you on selling your business I would happily recommend Gary from Prestige."

~Terry Pearson

 

"If it hadn't been for Gary and the staff at Prestige, well I would of never bought the business that I now own.

Thank you all for everything! The best ever!"

~Laurette Thinger

 

"Thank you for all of your help and support during this normally stressful business transaction. I appreciate all of your advise and guideness. I highly recommend your services to anyone thinking about selling a business. Thanks Gary!"

~Heather Ristad

"Gary made our process of buying our business very smooth and informative. He was a pleasure to work with and very professional in handling this transaction."

~Charmaine Petersen

 

  "We can't thank you enough for all you have done for us.  We would not have had the pleasant experience we did if we did not have you guiding our decisions.  It is comforting to know that your expertise allows people like us to sit back and relax during the process of selling a business.  We will continue to confidently recommend you to our friends and coworkers.  Looking forward to doing more business with you in the future." ~Merry Thomas

 

"Thank you Gary, for such a simple transaction on our newest venture...From the first time we sat down and spoke about the ideas and possibilities for the new business...We were both on the same page it seemed to fit. Thanks again for the assistance on this transaction. I will definitely recommend you to friends and family and we will definitely contact you when Dutch is ready to bring his business to Pismo. Thanks." ~Carmen Quezada-Rader

 

"What can I say...I am very pleased with the work I received from Gary & his staff. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking to sell their business. I look forward to doing any additonal business with him in the near future. Once again, thank you for everything!" ~Alan Corey Douglas

 

"We are really lucky we live here & have made many friends. We are happy that we met nice people to help us buy our restaurant. Thank you for being so helpful & helping us with everything. I hope your business will grow & grow.

~Kris Bhoomsuwan

 

"Terry and I want to thank you, Terri and everyone at Prestige for the professional job you did in managing our purchase of the Wild Birds Unlimited San Luis Obispo Franchise. Your expertise made this a wonderful, exciting and fun adventure. Kimco pushed us to the limit but you and I brought the deal home! We could have never have accomplished this without you. The best part is the life long friendship with we now have. Please use us as a reference. I want everyone to know what a wonderful experience they will have when they buy or sell a business through Prestige."

~Gene & Terry Fahey

 

"Gary guided us through all of the pitchforks in selling a business. He was always available and showed a lot of patience in dealing with our ignorance. I would highly recommend Gary if you wish to sell your business. He was able to negotiate a deal in a very tough economic enviornment."

~Richard "Joe" Harper

"Gary Bayus was wonderful to work with. He helped guide us through all the paperwork and negotiate a deal that worked for everyone involved. I highly recommend him to anyone that wants to own their own business and have a chance at the American Dream. If we ever decide to sell or buy a business Gary will #1 on our list."

~William Dwayne Mathis

"In the short time that I spent with Gary, I was very comfortable and confident about my decision to purchase Forest Garden Center. I was very pleased with his professionalism, attitude, and expertise. He always kept me informed about everything.

All the paperwork was explained in 'regular' terms before it was signed. I've told everyone about Gary and Prestige Business Sales and I've told them how simple and smooth everything went. I never thought it would go so nicely!

Thank you Gary! You've helped Dwayne and I to follow our dream!!"

~Jessica D. Hokit

"Gary -

I wanted to thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to sit down with me. Clearly, I'm having a time of it, with limited options. At best, I can say these have been the most challengin two months of my life.

That said, your sincerity and honesty are greatly appreciated, as are your efforts to help me find ways of getting to the other side. Your words did have a positive impact, & today, I'm determined to make this successul. Thanks Gary."

~Linda Derks

"Jodie and I just wanted to send you a quick note and thank you for your time and input on the phone last night. It was very helpful. We appreciate all the advice, guidance, knowledge and opportunity you have presented to us. We both thank you very much."

~Haney & Jodie