Why USA vs HomeSmart Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Why USA vs HomeSmart including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Why USA Franchise
HomeSmart Franchise
Investment $17,000 - $103,400$65,500 - $205,000
Franchise Fee N/A$20,000
Royalty Fee Variesvaries
Advertising Fee -varies
Year Founded 19882000
Year Franchised 19892005
Term Of Agreement 3 years-
Term Of Agreement 3 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Why USA Franchise
HomeSmart Franchise
Experience - We're looking for outgoing, results-oriented franchise candidates with strong track record of business success; people that can build relationships, lead teams, and have the motivation to excel! *Liquid Capital Required: $49,000 *Net Worth Required: $125,000

Financing Options

 
Why USA Franchise
HomeSmart Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-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

 
Why USA Franchise
HomeSmart Franchise
Training 2 conferences per year, monthly tele-conferencesClassroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Virtual training
Support Meetings, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicksCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
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)

Absentee Ownership Allowed

Number of Employees Required to Run: 2 - 5


Expansion Plans

 
Why USA Franchise
HomeSmart Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion NoYes

Company Overviews

About Why USA

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.

About HomeSmart

HomeSmart International offers franchise opportunities using a proven “Low-fee, high-value” brokerage model. High value is achieved through SMART execution and service. This results in innovative processes and technology that will continue to revolutionize the residential real estate industry, while keeping your brokerage on the forefront. Our proven model focuses on four key pillars of success: Career Services, Agent Services, Broker Services and Transaction/Closing Services- and the creation of operational efficiencies within each pillar through our proprietary technology. Join One of the Fastest Growing Real Estate Companies! This franchise model has created one of the fastest growing real estate companies in the nation in a very short time, with agent counts up 51% over the last two years to over 7,700 agents worldwide in 14 states and 2 countries. We have immediate plans to continue our exponential growth across the United States this year.

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Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee