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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of RE/MAX vs Help-U-Sell Real Estate including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $42,000 - $284,000 | $29,650 - $67,650 |
Franchise Fee | $17,500 - $37,500 | $17,750 |
Royalty Fee | varies | 6% |
Advertising Fee | varies | - |
Year Founded | 1973 | 1976 |
Year Franchised | 1975 | 1978 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 5 years |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 5 years |
Renewal Fee | Varies | $500 |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | � Industry experience � General business experience |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/No | Yes/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/No |
Equipment | No/No | No/No |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | Semi-annual convention and conference | Summits, Group and One-on-One Coaching, Online Help-U-Sell University, Weekly Technology and Marketing Webinars |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Broker Websites, In-house Technology Support, Public Relations Assistance |
Marketing | Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | Brochures, Signage, Business Cards, Drip Email Campaigns, Conferences |
Operations |
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. | 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1+ Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Don Taylor founded Help-U-Sell as the original fee-for-service real estate company. Instead of charging a percentage commission for a transaction, Help U-Sell offers a menu of services to home sellers and lets them choose services that fit their needs.