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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Help-U-Sell Real Estate vs Benham 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 | $29,650 - $67,650 | $11,800 |
Franchise Fee | $17,750 | $6,500 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | $195/transaction |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1976 | 2004 |
Year Franchised | 1978 | 2007 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | $500 | $2500 |
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 | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | 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 | - |
International Expansion | 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.
The BenhamREO Group was founded in 2003 to meet the demanding needs of
today’s rapidly expanding, fast-paced REO Industry. Leaders in REO
property disposition, management, preservation & sales, the BenhamREO Group provides asset management companies and banks an
outsourcing opportunity to liquidate their foreclosed properties on the
retail market.