Author: Lorrie Cozzens

Help-U-Sell Options Unlimited in Terre Haute, IN Announced Winner of Free Home Listing Contest

Terre Haute, IN (June 1, 2017) – It was an important and busy day for Ms. Brenda Fischer, Managing Broker and her team at Help-U-Sell Options Unlimited in Terre Haute, IN. June 1 marked the ten-year anniversary milestone of the franchise office, which featured a unique contest for home sellers in Vigo county to sell their home for free on the listing side.

The celebration, held at Kenbell Plaza saw supporters cycle in throughout the day to congratulate Brenda and her team. “We were really surprised to see a lot of folks with whom we’ve previously done business come in with well wishes and incredibly kind remarks for us. It’s a great feeling to know the community you are serving appreciates what you’re doing and wants you here. We had a great day and I can’t thank everyone enough for making it a great success, including our friends at Ruoff Mortage, who were here offering free, onsite pre-qualifications,” Ms. Fischer said.

The winner of the contest was drawn and announced live radio broadcast on HI-99 | 99.9 FM at 6 PM:  Ms. Jessica Fervida of Terre Haute was the name drawn. Ms. Fervida will be able to sell her home for free on the listing side, which boasts a minimum value of $2950.

For questions, please contact Brenda Fischer, 812-299-7355.

About Help-U-Sell Real Estate

Help-U-Sell® Real Estate, based in Sarasota, FL, is now in its 41st year in business. Its business model was the pioneer for providing an alternative to the dated commission structure. The franchisor has offices operating in 20 states and the District of Columbia and recently was named a top franchise by Franchise Business Review.

Help-U-Sell Real Estate Featured in June RISMedia Publication

Sarasota, Fla. (June 6, 2017) – As the real estate market tightens up in many areas across the country, more realtors are looking for a competitive edge in the field. Many are making their way to Help-U-Sell Real Estate, which has led to a 20% growth of new franchise offices since the last quarter of 2016.

To shed some light on the market shift back to the Help-U-Sell model, John Powell, Chief Development Officer, and Robert Stevens, Chief Operating Officer, recently sat down with Maria Patterson, Executive Editor of RISMedia, to share some unique insights on the success and sustainability of the 41-year old company.

Among the thoughts shared by John Powell, “Many brokers are discounting, which lowers their bottom-line profit. They need to be able to increase profitability. We, on the other hand, have a proven, 41-year system, which is built around our fee structure. Brokers save the consumer thousands of dollars, and become more profitable.”

Added Robert Stevens, on the topic of marketing, “You can’t always be looking for that silver bullet, because there is no silver bullet. You need to use a series of marketing initiatives, not just one thing. When we ask people how they heard about Help-U-Sell, they always tell us, “We see you everywhere.”

Read the entire article, “An Idea Whose Time Has Come”, at https://issuu.com/rismedia/docs/june17_helpusell_custom_digi_mag. The publication runs 116 pages. You will find the article on page 74.

Help-U-Sell Real Estate offices do not charge a traditional percentage-based commission, but rather a low set fee for services. Nationwide in 2015, the company’s franchise offices saved their sellers nearly $20 million* in commissions. *Savings are compared to a 6 percent commission.

About Help-U-Sell Real Estate

Created 41 years ago, the Help-U-Sell Real Estate model was the pioneer for providing an alternative to the dated commission structure, something that had gone uncontested for years in a market overrun by a monopoly of traditional brokerage firms. Help-U-Sell Real Estate forged a revolution in the real estate industry by proactively challenging the commission structure, and has continued to perfect its full-service, set-fee model today.

Help-U- Sell® Westside Realty Shatters Spring Sales With $10.5M Home Sale

Los Angeles, CA (May 15, 2017)  – It’s always brisk business at the Help-U-Sell Westside Realty but recently things have taken a decidedly sharp turn upwards at the busy Los Angeles office, where just a few days ago franchise owner/broker Henry Ho reported the successful sale of a $10.5M home in Bel Air.

“Because of the flat-fee system we use here at Help-U-Sell, we were able to save the seller well over $350,000 over the traditional commission based model, which is truly monumental savings,” said Henry Ho, who established the franchise office in 2007.

“Detractors have implied from the beginning 40 years ago that we’re just a discount broker. We are in different times where people don’t want to throw money away on outsized commissions – it’s just unnecessary. This successful sale of this home proves that our model excels just as well in the luxury home market as it does the residential,” said Robert Stevens, Chief Operating Officer.

The custom-built home boasts a gorgeous, one-of-a kind pool, housed in a cathedral styled glass-dome. In addition to two complete bedroom suites and a primary master bedroom suite, there is a temperature controlled wine cellar and breathtaking views of Moraga Vineyards and The Getty.

Instead of the traditional percentage-based commission, Help-U-Sell Real Estate charges its sellers a set fee and a menu of services, allowing clients to participate in the selling process to save as much money as they would like. Help-U-Sell brokers are fully licensed members of the National Association of REALTORS and can offer sellers and buyers a full-service experience.

About Help-U-Sell Real Estate

Created 40 years ago, the Help-U-Sell Real Estate model was the pioneer for providing an alternative to the dated commission structure, something that had gone uncontested for years in a market overrun by a monopoly of traditional brokerage firms. Help-U-Sell Real Estate forged a revolution in the real estate industry by proactively challenging the commission structure, and has continued to perfect its full-service, set-fee model today.

Help-U-Sell Options Unlimited in Terre Haute, IN Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary with Contest for Free Home Listing

Terre Haute, IN (May 10, 2017) – Ms. Brenda Fischer, Managing Broker of Help-U-Sell Options Unlimited in Terre Haute, IN recently announced plans for the ten-year anniversary milestone of her office with an all-day event featuring a unique contest for home sellers in Vigo county.  The celebration will take place from 9 AM to 6 PM on June 1, 2017 at Kenbell Plaza, Suite 5 in Terre Haute. The winner of the contest, which will be drawn during a live radio broadcast on HI-99 | 99.9 FM between 4 PM and 6 PM, will be able to sell their home for free on the listing side, which boasts a minimum value of $2950.

Robert Stevens, Chief Operating Officer of Help-U-Sell® Real Estate, headquartered in Sarasota, FL, said, “We have loved having Brenda Fischer and her team at Help-U-Sell Options Realty as a mainstay of this organization these last ten years. Their drive for excellence mixed with their desire to help people in their community save money are part of what has given them longevity. We congratulate them on their well-earned success.”

When asked what contributed to the milestone, Ms. Fischer added, “We have a great team in place, for starters.  Second, when you take the Help-U-Sell concept, with the flat-fee structure and fantastic customer service, you have a winning combination.  We offer a set fee for full service as the premier provider of professional licensed real estate services, empowering consumers with access to information and choice. We love helping people buy and sell homes, and we can do it with a level of service that other realtors don’t offer.”

Help-U-Sell Options Unlimited has partnered with Ruoff Home Mortgage for this special event, and representatives will be there on June 1 offering onsite pre-approvals.

Other rules apply. Entry form is available here.  For questions, contact Brenda Fischer, 812-299-7355.

About Help-U-Sell Real Estate

Help-U-Sell® Real Estate, based in Sarasota, FL, is now in its 41st year in business. Its business model was the pioneer for providing an alternative to the dated commission structure. The franchisor has offices operating in 20 states and the District of Columbia and recently was named a top franchise by Franchise Business Review.

Taking Branding to the Next Level

Roberta Pickens, who recently rejoined Help-U-Sell Real Estate with a franchise office on the Treasure Coast in Hobe Sound, visited the Help-U-Sell headquarters this week in Sarasota with a cool ride that was easy on the eyes.

Roberta had the idea to convert her camper into a billboard for her brand new office and brought it by for us to check out. “I wanted to weave the message of Help-U-Sell savings into the community where I do business,” Roberta explained. “It targets my specific audience and leaves a big impression.”

Our Chief Development Officer, John Powell (L) and Director of Franchise Sales, Dave Patterson (R), took a moment to join Ms. Pickens and check out the work.

Are you taking your Help-U-Sell marketing and branding efforts to the next level? Tell us what you’re doing, and we’ll share it here and on our social media pages. Email: lorriecozzens@helpusell.com


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