Feb 10, 2005 09:00 America/Denver
Alternative Real Estate Has the Fastest Growth of 2004
CASTLE ROCK, Colo., Feb. 10 /PRNewswire/ --
The consumer-driven
trend toward alternative real estate options and away from the
traditional commission structure has never been more apparent than
in Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 issue. Jumping from 98 to
44 in the 500 list, Help-U-Sell Real Estate is the only real estate
company ranked among the 20 Fastest Growing Franchises in America.
Listed at 15 in the top 20 list, the Help-U-Sell explosion attests
that Americans understand they can keep more of the equity in their
homes and they are willing to participate in the ransaction.
Ann Reynolds, vice president of franchise sales for Help-U-Sell says
that, "The Help-U-Sell set-fee concept has been ahead of the curve
for years. Today's consumer is Internet savvy and more of a
do-it-yourselfer, but realizes the value of professional assistance
in the process. The realization of the home seller that they can be
involved in the sale, as well as have professional guidance and save
money at the same time has contributed greatly to our boom of 200
franchise openings in 2004."
President of Help-U-Sell Rick O'Neil, named as one of the Top 25
most influential people in real estate by REALTOR(R) Magazine, notes
that, "According to the Census Bureau, over 40 million Americans
moved in the United States between 2002 and 2003. In 2003, people
between the ages of 20-30 moved at twice the rate of all people
combined in higher age brackets. This age group represents the
tech-savvy and self-sufficient generation that is driving our
franchise listings. It is a trend that REALTORS(R) across the
country are unable to ignore."
Help-U-Sell Real Estate offers home sellers an alternative to paying
the traditional commission. Not a discounter, Help-U-Sell charges a
set fee to sell a property while providing the support of licensed
real estate professionals. Help-U-Sell has been named the fastest
growing real estate franchise for 2005 by Entrepreneur Magazine and
has been listed in the top 50 of the 26th Annual Franchise 500, the
company's sixth straight year on the list. For more information,
visit http://www.helpusell.com/.
Source: Help-U-Sell Real Estate
CONTACT: Nicole Miraglia of Idea Lab Marketing, +1-856-642-0007,
nicole@idealabmarketing.com, for Help-U-Sell Real Estate
Web site: http://www.helpusell.com/
