About
Why we built this.
The first LOI a searcher sends is often the first place things go sideways — not because the deal is bad, but because the paperwork is unfamiliar. This tool exists to change that.
Searcher School LOI Generator is a free tool built by Sunset Coast Partners — an independent sponsor and advisory firm serving searchers and SMB acquirers. The underlying template was provided by Barlow & Williams, PLLC, a law firm that represents searchers and acquirers in the real world. We re-branded it, added conditional sections, and wrapped it in a form so every searcher can start from the same professional baseline their attorney would hand them on day one.
What's in the LOI
The generated document includes the standard sections of a professionally drafted LOI — acquisition structure, purchase price mechanics, due diligence, exclusivity, governing law, confidentiality, termination, and signature blocks. Four sections are legally binding: Exclusivity, Due Diligence, Termination, and Confidentiality. The rest is non-binding framework until you and your attorney finalize a Definitive Agreement.
What we do with your email
We store your email address alongside basic information about the deal (buyer name, seller name, governing state, purchase-price bucket — not the full document). We also send you a copy of your LOI as an attachment. If you opt in, you'll receive occasional tips and resources from Searcher School (unsubscribe any time). Read our privacy policy for the full story.
Collaboration
Barlow & Williams, PLLC is credited in the generated document and on every page of this site. If, after using the tool, you decide you want proper legal representation for your deal, they're a good first call.