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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Why USA vs Next Generation Realty including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $17,000 - $103,400 | $30,000 - $397,800 |
Franchise Fee | N/A | $19,900 - $267,700 |
Royalty Fee | Varies | 4.5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 3% |
Year Founded | 1988 | 1994 |
Year Franchised | 1989 | 1994 |
Term Of Agreement | 3 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 3 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | 2 conferences per year, monthly tele-conferences | - |
Support | Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluations | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks | - |
Operations |
5% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
Why USA was founded in 1988 and began franchising in 1989. The company utilizes a flat-fee commission system as well as its own sales program. It now has locations throughout the United States and is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Next Generation Realty was founded in 1994 by Tom Franklin and Rob Doheny. Our philosophy is based on quality service at an affordable price. We believe that all real estate can be sold, and that by being our partner, it can be sold for one low flat fee. It was this belief that lead us to develop an alternative program that partners us with the seller in the marketing of their home. Our company operates around 3 Basic Principles:
One Low Fee, on any priced home, paid at closing with no upfront fees. Our program presented in writing with guaranteed advertising. You can cancel at any time with no cost, no hassle.
Since our clients show their own home, our agents list and sell more homes!