First Choice Business Brokers Fargo and the State of ND
Business Brokerage · Updated October 2026
An office of First Choice Business Brokers
Current deals $2.1M
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Based on current listings; this profile has not stated a specialty.
About First Choice Business Brokers Fargo and the State of ND
Barry Maring serves as designated broker at First Choice Business Brokers Fargo and the State of ND. He works from South University Drive in Fargo. Maring holds a CPA background and carries all four of the office's live listings. He represents owners across North Dakota and into Minnesota. Maring audited with KPMG International and examined banks for the ND Department of Banking. He spent 20 years in private industry across many business types. The office runs as office 254 in the First Choice Business Brokers franchise network.
Who is a good fit for First Choice Business Brokers Fargo and the State of ND
- Owners in North Dakota and Minnesota who want to sell a privately held business.
- Sellers who want a broker with accounting, banking, and finance training.
- Buyers looking at professional services, retail, or restaurant businesses in the region.
- Owners whose sale includes land or commercial real estate.
Service areas
Fargo, ND
Brokers and advisors at First Choice Business Brokers Fargo and the State of ND
Businesses for sale from First Choice Business Brokers Fargo and the State of ND
Frequently Asked Questions
Barry Maring serves as designated broker and holds ND license 9630. He began as an auditor with KPMG International, then worked as a bank examiner for the ND Department of Banking. He carries all four of the office's live listings.
The office carries four live listings in professional services, retail, and restaurants. Those businesses sit in North Dakota and Minnesota. Barry Maring has also handled land transactions, restaurants, hotels, and other commercial real estate deals.
Barry Maring audited with KPMG International and examined banks for the ND Department of Banking. He built a profound understanding of accounting, finance, and banking there. He then spent 20 years in private industry working across various business types and complexities.
Barry Maring has been involved in many successful land transactions and commercial real estate deals, including restaurants and hotels. Several of the office's listings offer property alongside the business. He handles both parts of those transactions.
A buyer requests more information through the listing page. First Choice Business Brokers emails a non-disclosure agreement. After the buyer signs it, the office releases the confidential summary and the financial detail, so the seller stays confidential while the business is on the market.