Bizbuysell Category Scraper

Introduction

The BizBuySell Category Scraper is a powerful Apify Actor designed to extract detailed business listings from BizBuySell.com based on user-defined search queries. It efficiently scrapes data such as business headers, locations, prices, descriptions, images, and more, enabling users to gather comprehensive market insights quickly and reliably. Ideal for entrepreneurs, analysts, and businesses seeking to monitor business opportunities or conduct competitive research.

Features

• Targeted Scraping: Searches and extracts listings based on specific keywords, ensuring relevant results.
• High Data Quality: Captures rich details including images, pricing, and auction information for thorough analysis.
• Scalable Performance: Handles large volumes of data with configurable limits to avoid overload.
• Reliable Extraction: Built with robust error handling to manage website changes and ensure consistent output.
• Flexible Output: Delivers data in structured JSON format, ready for integration with other tools.
• Fast Execution: Optimized for speed, processing listings efficiently within Apify's infrastructure.
• User-Friendly: Simple input parameters make it accessible for both technical and non-technical users.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
searchQuery	string	Yes	Keyword to search for business listings on BizBuySell.	"Cleaning Services"
maxItems	integer	No	Maximum number of listings to scrape. Set to 0 for unlimited (use cautiously).	100

Example Usage

Input JSON

{
  "searchQuery": "Cleaning Services",
  "maxItems": 100
}

Output JSON

[
  {
    "header": "100% Leased Cash-Flowing Retail + Residential",
    "location": "White House Station, NJ",
    "locationCrumbs": null,
    "price": null,
    "description": "11,800 SF Freestanding For Sale...",
    "type": 6,
    "img": [
      "https://images1.loopnet.com/i2/hHxg5-upX3DwTRBL5KfamwhBcE5_55i3lswXTtEfbDs/106/image.jpg",
      // ... (additional image URLs)
    ],
    "listNumber": 39405620,
    "specificId": 39405620,
    "urlStub": "https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-auction/100-leased-cash-flowing-retail-residential/39405620/",
    "cashFlow": null,
    "listingTypeId": 90,
    "ebitda": null,
    "financingTypeId": null,
    "leaseRateDuration": null,
    "leaseRatePerSquareFoot": null,
    "searchOffset": 0,
    "adLevelId": 5,
    "siteSpecificId": 39405620,
    "isDiamondReinforcement": null,
    "brokerCompany": null,
    "brokerIntroduction": null,
    "brokerContactPhoto": null,
    "brokerContactFullName": null,
    "isInlineAd": null,
    "listingPriceReduced": false,
    "contactInfo": null,
    "detailRequests": null,
    "diamondMetaData": null,
    "region": "NJ",
    "hotProperty": false,
    "recentlyUpdated": false,
    "recentlyAdded": false,
    "isInlineBroker": null,
    "brokerCompanyPhoto": null,
    "brokerCertifications": null,
    "realEstateIncludedInAskingPrice": true,
    "initialFee": null,
    "initialCapital": null,
    "externalUrl": "https://www.ten-x.com/listing/651-657-us-highway-22-e-white-house-station-nj-08889/39405620/?utm_source=BizBuySell&utm_medium=DigitalPublisher&utm_campaign=SRPPlacardRegToBid-AssetMarketing-NA-NA&utm_content=SIID0000-PID0002-NON-0000-NA-TID0000",
    "auctionStartDate": "4/13/2026 12:00:00 PM",
    "auctionEndDate": null,
    "auctionDateDisplay": "April 13-15, 2026",
    "auctionPlacardHighlights": null,
    "account": null,
    "activeListingsCount": 0,
    "soldListingsCount": 0,
    "isFdResale": 0,
    "userTypeId": null,
    "relatedSearchUrlStub": null,
    "expirationTypeId": 0,
    "advertiserId": null,
    "placementTypeId": null,
    "sponsorLevelId": null,
    "categoryDetails": null,
    "bbsLenderStatusTypeId": null,
    "currentLenderTypeId": null,
    "scrapedAt": "2026-03-18T07:13:45.618Z"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research: Analyze trends in business sales by category to identify emerging opportunities.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitors' listings and pricing strategies.
• Price Monitoring: Track asking prices and auction details for investment decisions.
• Content Aggregation: Collect data for reports, dashboards, or databases on business marketplaces.
• Academic Research: Gather datasets for studies on entrepreneurship and business valuation.
• Business Automation: Integrate scraped data into CRM systems or automated workflows for lead generation.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "BizBuySell Category Scraper" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters (e.g., search query and max items).
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction.
5. Monitor progress in the log.
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel).

Output Format

The Actor outputs an array of JSON objects, each representing a business listing. Key fields include:

• header: Title of the listing.
• location: Geographic location.
• price: Asking price (may be null).
• description: Brief summary.
• img: Array of image URLs.
• urlStub: Direct link to the listing.
• auctionStartDate and auctionEndDate: Auction timing details.
• scrapedAt: Timestamp of data extraction. Additional fields provide metadata like listing type, broker info, and financial details. Data is structured for easy parsing and analysis.

Support

For custom/simplified outputs or bug reports, please contact:

• Email: support@getdataforme.com
• Subject line: "custom support"
• Contact form: https://getdataforme.com/contact/

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PART 2: Concise Description

Unlock valuable business insights with the BizBuySell Category Scraper! Extract detailed listings from BizBuySell.com by keyword, capturing headers, locations, prices, images, and auction data. Features include scalable scraping, high-quality data, and flexible limits. Perfect for market research, competitive analysis, and lead generation. Start scraping today—try it free on Apify! (148 characters)