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HELP-U-SELL Real Estate is the nation's first and largest fee-for-service real estate franchise. Rated as one of the best and fastest-growing franchises, HELP-U-SELL is revitalizing the real estate industry with programs that allow consumers to save money and real estate professionals to achieve higher profits. With hundreds of offices throughout the country and rapidly increasing numbers, HELP-U-SELL Real Estate dominates in the state-of-the-art fee-for-services category.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1976
Franchising Since: 1976
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 835 | | 100% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | | 0% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 835 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 835 | | 100% | | In 46 States |
| Canada: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 835 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. Arizona | 48 | | 2. California | 390 | | 3. Florida | 79 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $NA |
| Cash Investment: | $20K |
| Total Investment: | $45.5-148.5K |
| Average Total Investment: | $97K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $19.5-29.5K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $24K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 6% |
| Average Royalty: | 6% |
| Advertising Fee: | 1.5% |
Average Number of Employees: 2-10 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall
Other Sites: Exec. Suite
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 25 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No |
| Financial Assistance? | No |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes |
| National Advertising: | No |
| Regional Advertising: | No |
| Local Advertising: | No |
| Marketing Materials: | None Specified |
| Additional Services: | None Specified |
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified |
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On-Going Support: |
| Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable |
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable |
| Field Operation Evaluation: | At Additional Cost |
| Field Training: | Included in Fees |
| Initial Store Opening: | At Additional Cost |
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | At Additional Cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
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Training: |
| 1. San Diego, CA | 4 Days |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | 4 |
| General Business Experience: | 4 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 5 |
| Formal Education: | 3 |
| Psychological Profile: | 3 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 4 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | N/A |
| Asian-American: | N/A |
| Hispanic: | N/A |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | N/A |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 5 Year(s) |
| Term of Renewal Period: | 5 Year(s) |
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged |
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 1 Year(s) |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | Yes |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 200
| U.S.: | Yes, All United States |
| Canada: | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas: | Yes |
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