Consultant Guide

Getting Started as a Consultant

As a consultant on Deals.121.us, you are at the heart of this trusted professional community. Whether you specialise in mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, business valuations, professional services, or technology solutions, this platform connects you with peers who can help you close deals faster.

How to Post a Deal Listing

Each listing represents a client need (Want) or an available opportunity (Offer). When you post a listing, you are signalling to the community what you are looking for or what you can provide.

Posting a Want

A Want listing describes what your client is seeking. For example: "My client is looking for an industrial warehouse, 3,000\u201310,000 sq. ft., in Eastern Fairfax County, budget $2,000,000." Include as much detail as possible \u2014 property type, size requirements, location preferences, budget range, and any special conditions. The more specific your Want, the better matches you will receive.

Posting an Offer

An Offer listing describes what you or your client can provide. This includes properties for sale or lease, professional services, software solutions, M&A advisory services, or any income-generating opportunity. Clearly describe the offering, its location (if applicable), pricing or fee structure, and the value proposition.

Setting Co-Op Fees

The co-op fee field is one of the most powerful features on the platform. Co-op fees can be expressed as a percentage of the listing consultant's commission (e.g., 50% of commission), a fixed amount (e.g., $5,000), or even a negative value indicating the opposite side is expected to pay. This flexibility lets you transparently communicate compensation terms for collaborating consultants, creating a win-win incentive structure that drives deal flow across the community.

Building a Strong Profile

Your consultant profile is your professional calling card within the community. A complete profile builds trust and attracts collaboration from fellow consultants.

Listing Lifecycle, Statuses & 30-Day Review

Every listing now tracks key lifecycle dates: Valid From, Valid To, and Last Reviewed (all displayed in dd-MMM-YYYY format). These help you and the community understand each deal's currency.

Listings can be set to one of six statuses: Active, Under Offer, Under Contract, Closed, Withdrawn, or Cancelled. Use these to accurately reflect where each deal stands.

Your dashboard will prompt you with a 30-day review reminder when any listing has not been reviewed in 30 days. Simply review and confirm the listing is still current to reset the timer and keep the marketplace accurate.

Private Log & Private Documents

For each listing, you have access to a Private Log where you can record confidential notes — internal tracking, due diligence observations, client-specific commentary, or anything you want to remember without sharing publicly.

You can also upload Private Documents — files visible only to you, such as contracts, appraisals, client correspondence, or internal analysis. These never appear on the public listing and are not accessible by other consultants.

Presentable Listing View (Share / Present)

Use the Share / Present button on any listing detail page or from your My Listings dashboard to generate a personalised, shareable URL. This link creates a clean, professional presentation page with:

• • Your contact details in the header (name, photo, email, phone, company, LinkedIn)
• • The listing details including description, category, price, co-op fee, location, and dates
• • "Powered by 121 Solutions" branding in the footer with today's date

Send this link directly to your clients. When they open it, they see you as the presenting consultant — not the listing broker. If the client is interested, they come back to you, and you handle the next steps through the platform.

Best Practices for Deal Collaboration

Maximise your success on the platform with these proven strategies:

• \u2022 Be specific in descriptions \u2014 Vague listings attract fewer enquiries. Include property sizes, budget ranges, industry sectors, and timelines.
• \u2022 Set competitive co-op fees \u2014 A fair co-op fee motivates other consultants to prioritise your client's needs.
• \u2022 Respond promptly \u2014 When a consultant contacts you about a match, timely responses build reputation and close deals faster.
• \u2022 Update listing status \u2014 Close listings once a deal is complete. This keeps the marketplace current and trustworthy.
• \u2022 Use relevant tags \u2014 Tags help other consultants find your listings through search. Include keywords like property type, industry, and deal structure.