Help-U-Sell Real Estate
At a Glance
Products & Services: Real estate
Number of Locations: 110
Total Investment: $43.75K - 136.75K
Founded: 1976
Began Franchising: 1978
Private Owned
About Help-U-Sell Real Estate
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.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 106 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2009 | 325 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Africa, Asia, Canada, Mexico, Western Europe.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $43,750 - $136,750
Franchise Fee: $17,750
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $17,750
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 5 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $75,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 6% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 3. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 4 days. At franchisee's location: 8 weeks by phone. Retreats, regional meetings, convention, Help-U-Sell University
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: Marketing instruction/training