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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Why USA vs HouseMAXX 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 | $5,000 - $50,000 |
Franchise Fee | N/A | $12,500 |
Royalty Fee | Varies | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1988 | - |
Year Franchised | 1989 | - |
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 | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | Yes |
International Expansion | No | Yes |
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.
HouseMAXX is looking for exceptional business-oriented people to become Exclusive Territory Licensee/s in expanding our International FSBO Advertising services throughout the world! Successful candidates must be entrepreneurial in approach and passionate about developing their own territory. They must have strong people skills in order to communicate the HouseMAXX message to sellers, home owners and the general public. Knowledge of the internet, real estate and an interest in photography coupled with the keen desire to help people save thousands in real estate commissions would be an asset!