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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Help-U-Sell Real Estate vs Flat Rate 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 | $29,650 - $67,650 | $42,500 - $125,000 |
Franchise Fee | $17,750 | $10,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | $500 |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1976 | 2004 |
Year Franchised | 1978 | 2006 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 5 years |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 5 years |
Renewal Fee | $500 | $1000 |
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 | No/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 | Summits, Group and One-on-One Coaching, Online Help-U-Sell University, Weekly Technology and Marketing Webinars | - |
Support | Broker Websites, In-house Technology Support, Public Relations Assistance | - |
Marketing | Brochures, Signage, Business Cards, Drip Email Campaigns, Conferences | - |
Operations | 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 | No |
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.
Flat Rate Realty is leading the real estate revolution.
Gone are the high percentage buyer and seller commission rates.
Instead, Flat Rate Realty charges as little as 1% to list a home in the MLS, and offers home-buyers cash rebate’s on the buyer’s agent commission at closing.