Sacramento, Central Valley Regions Explode in Alternative Real Estate Growth

Sacramento, Central Valley Regions Explode in Alternative Real Estate Growth

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Jan. 31 /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 are willing to participate in the transaction.

This mushrooming growth (a Help-U-Sell franchise opening every 48 hours) is evidenced in the Sacramento and Central Valley regions headed by Regional Director Maurine Grisso, who oversees 33 franchises, up from 15 just a year ago. "Sellers want flexibility and affordability when it comes to the real estate process and they're gravitating toward alternative real estate models to get these things," said Grisso. "Our success stems from our ability to give consumers choices -- something they've never had before. And our numbers are clearly reflecting this," added Grisso.

With over 700 Help-U-Sell Real Estate franchises throughout the country, California ranks highest in the company with over 300 offices.

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 commissions on home sales. Not a discounter, Help-U-Sell charges a flat fee to sell a property while providing the support of licensed real estate brokers and agents. 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: Diane Scherrer for Help-U-Sell Real Estate, +1-856-783-9252,
dianes@idealabmarketing.com

Web site: http://www.helpusell.com/


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