If you are set on selling your book of business, here are three ways you can get paid. Lump-Sum MethodThe Lump Sum Method is the way to go if you want to close the deal quickly and get all your money at once in a one-time payment from the buyer.  Over-Time MethodYour buyer pays a certain amount upfront and gives you a note for the rest. This is slightly complicated, but it does take some pressure from the buyer. You can either continue to receive payments regularly or sell your note to any company specializing in note purchases.  Earn-Out MethodThis method can be risky because it only involves paying you 60%-80% at once and the remaining 40%-20% as your former agency makes money. If you are not fully confident in your firm’s ability to generate profit in the future after someone else has purchased it, you should probably consider another option.