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Dean Burnette

Managing Broker at Best Business Brokers

Savannah, GA Website 912-247-3209
Georgia Association of Business Brokers (GABB)Multi-Million Dollar ClubGeorgia Association of Realtors (GAR)Savannah Area RealtorsSavannah Small Business ChamberSavannah Area Chamber of CommerceCharleston Metro ChamberUpdated September 2026

About

Dean Burnette founded Best Business Brokers in Savannah, Georgia, where he serves as Managing Broker. He brings over three decades of ownership, management, and brokerage experience, helping owners buy and sell businesses since 2009. His career began in 1986, encompassing business startups, acquisitions, sales across industries, and real estate broker licensure. He advises owners on market value, marketing strategies, buyer qualification, and sales negotiations. His Georgia Association of Business Brokers service includes the 2019-2020 presidency and Multi-Million Dollar Club recognition. He belongs to the Georgia Association of Realtors and Savannah Area Realtors, contributing to the Georgia Real Estate Commission’s Education Advisory Committee. His chamber involvement includes Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce, Charleston Metro Chamber, and the 2013-2014 Savannah Small Business Chamber presidency. He sponsored the 2026 Georgia Logistics Summit, continuing sponsorship involvement over the past 16 years. He serves as Maritime Bethel Savannah’s 2024-2026 Chairman, supporting its ministry to more than 60,000 annual Savannah port seafarers. He and his wife, Dr. Deborah Burnette, have two children and four grandchildren; he enjoys travel, music, photography, and volunteering.

Who is a good fit for Dean Burnette

  • Owners preparing a sale who need guidance on market value and marketing strategy.
  • Sellers seeking help qualifying buyers and negotiating sales terms.
  • Buyers seeking an advisor with personal experience starting, buying, and selling businesses.

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Dean Burnette advises owners on market value and develops marketing strategies for their businesses. He helps identify qualified buyers and negotiate sales terms.

Dean Burnette has started, bought, and sold businesses across various industries during a career that began in 1986. He brings over three decades of experience spanning business ownership, management, and brokerage. He has helped owners buy and sell businesses since 2009.

Dean Burnette earned recognition in the Georgia Association of Business Brokers’ Multi-Million Dollar Club. He served as the association’s president in 2019-2020. He also contributes to the Education Advisory Committee for the Georgia Real Estate Commission.

Dean Burnette served as Savannah Small Business Chamber president in 2013-2014. He participates in the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored the 2026 Georgia Logistics Summit. He serves as Maritime Bethel Savannah’s 2024-2026 Chairman, supporting a ministry serving more than 60,000 visiting seafarers annually.

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