Alternative Real Estate Has the Fastest Growth of 2004

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 transaction.

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/


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