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You’ve shaken hands, everyone’s smiling, and the champagne’s on standby. But hold the cork—because many business sales fall apart after reaching an agreement. Here's why: 1. Advisors Start Point-Scoring Lawyers and accountants sometimes forget they're part of the deal team, not a debate club. When advisors dig in just to “win” a point—over trivial clauses or theoretical risks—they can poison the tone and stall momentum. Sellers and buyers need to keep control and remember: th