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• How do I search for listings on a desktop or laptop computer?

  Follow this link to our homepage. Click on the “Businesses For Sale” search bar and you’ll see a drop-down menu with our industry categories. Click...

• How do I search for listings on a phone or mobile device?

  Follow this link to our homepage. Click on the “Businesses For Sale” search bar and you’ll see a drop-down menu with our industry categories. Click...

• How do I do a keyword search for listings on a desktop or laptop computer?

  There is a search bar on the home page, and in the filters box on the top of search results pages. To do a text search, enter one or more keywords ...

• How do I do a text search with a phone or mobile device?

  There is a search bar on the home page, and in the filters box on the top of search results pages. To do a text search, enter one or more keywords ...

• What is a saved search?

  A saved search is a search that runs on a schedule (hourly, daily, weekly) and emails you any new listings that it finds.

• How do I create a saved search?

  If you're using a desktop or laptop computer, click on the green Save Search bar at the top right side of the search results page. A popup form wil...

• How do I modify a saved search?

  Follow this link. You'll see a page with your saved searches. Find the search you want to modify and click (or tap) on the Settings button. In Sett...

• How do I remove a saved search?

  Follow this link. You'll see a page with your saved searches. Find the search you want to delete and click (or tap) on the Delete button.

• I was interested in a listing but now I can't find it. Can you help me?

  Yes. The listing was probably cancelled, but we can help you find it. Follow this link to send us a message. Be sure to include as much information...

• Can I change the number of listings that are shown on the search results page?

  No. You cannot change the number of listings that are displayed. It's always 20 (or less) listings per page.

• Can I change the sort order of the listings?

  Sorry. You cannot change the sort order for listing searches.

• Can I export the results of a listing search?

  Sorry. You cannot export the results of a listing search.

• Can I search businesses for sale by sales?

  No. You cannot search businesses for sale by sales. This feature is under development and will be added in the near future.

• Can I search for listings by date range?

  No. But you can search for new arrivals. If you're using a desktop or laptop computer, click on Only New Arrivals in the filters box at the top of ...

• How do I change the currency used for searches?

  If you're on a search results page that has financial filters, you'll see an Any Price box at the top of the page. Click on that box and you'll see...

• How do I find businesses for sale by owner - FSBO listings?

  If you're using a desktop or laptop computer, check Exclude Broker Listings in the More Filters box at the top of the search results page. If you'r...

• How do I find businesses for sale with seller financing?

  If you're using a desktop or laptop computer, check Only Businesses With Seller Financing under Deal Terms in the More Filters box at the top of th...

• How do I find my own listings?

  If you're using a desktop computer or laptop, check Only My Listings in the More Filters box at the top of the search results page. If you're using...

• How do I find new listings?

  If you're using a desktop or laptop computer, check Only New Arrivals in the More Filters box at the top of the search results page. If you're usin...

• How do I prevent listings for adult clubs, strip clubs, and escort services from appearing in my searches?

  Follow this link to the Email Preferences page. You'll see a Sensitive Content box in the middle of the page. Click (or tap) on No. This will preve...

• How do I restrict a search to Promoted listings?

  If you're using a desktop computer or laptop, click on Only Promoted Listings in the More Filters box on the top of the search results page. If you...

• How are listings sorted on search results pages?

  With non-keyword searches we sort the results by type (Promoted before Standard) then by Quality Score (a score assigned by our editors during thei...

• If I block someone, will their listings appear in my searches?

  No. If you block someone their listings will not appear in your searches, unless you are logged out of your account.

• If I report someone for abuse, will their listings appear in my searches?

  Yes. Their listings will appear in your searches. You need to block them if you want to exclude their listings. Follow this link to learn how to bl...

• What are the gold shields in the lower right corner of each listing row?

  The gold shields show the number of TrustShields that an advertiser has earned. You will see them only if you are using a desktop or laptop compute...

• What are the purple stars in the lower left corner of each listing row?

  The purple stars show the average rating received by an advertiser. You will see them only if you are using a desktop or laptop computer. They only...

• What does the P mean in the upper right corner of each listing row?

  The P means the listing is a Promoted listing. The member who created the listing is on the Promoted Seller plan.

• What does the S mean in the upper right corner of each listing row?

  The S means the listing is a Standard listing. The member who created the listing is on the Basic Seller plan.

• What is Search Genius?

  Search Genius is DealStream's proprietary software that suggests listings for you based on your inquiry and viewing history. Search Genius selects ...