Owning a real estate franchise has many advantages... Here are a few: Recognition A nationally recognized and successful real estate brand name gives your real estate business instant recognition and market awareness that leads to more prospective buyer and sellers. Resources A brand name, marketing tools/resources and cooperative marketing ventures increase the ability to promote your real estate business on a broader scale. Recruitment Association with a top real estate franchise improves agent recruitment and retention. Networking Franchises offer more networking opportunities for real estate professionals and the synergy of being part of a team. Training Top franchises offer high levels of training and mentoring through live and online courses, seminars, and sales conferences. Benefits Group medical insurance and retirement programs not available to independent agencies are often available through franchises. Earnings Franchises may lead to increased revenue opportunities through additional services such as title, financing and other home ownership services. Shopping for a Real Estate Franchise - What Should I Look For? All real estate franchises are not alike. Here are some factors to look for as you shop for real estate franchises: Responsiveness Make sure the franchisor is responsiveness to franchise inquiries. Telephone calls are returned promptly. Questions and concerns are encouraged and fully addressed to your satisfaction. Financial Strength Is the real estate parent corporation strong and profitable? Lawsuits What is the litigation history? It is not unusual for major corporations to face litigation in today's world; however, be wary of companies with repeat legal claims and excessive litigation history. Support What kind of assistance is available for real estate franchise financing? Although the franchisor most likely does not offer direct financing, they should referrals to prospective lenders and other financing resources. Marketing Is proactive marketing using multiple channels available at a reasonable cost for franchisees? Territory Does the franchisor offer a protected territory? Training Are training and coaching provided for franchise members and their teams? Benefits Are employment benefits such as group medical insurance, life insurance and retirement plans are available? When you franchise with Prospect Equities, not only do you enhance your firm's local and regional strengths with our marketing prowess, but you tap the strength of a powerful, trusted name brand. Benefits of Franchising with Prospect Equities can include: A clear distinction from the competition with our unique Customer Strategy System and Prospect Equities Platinum Club programs Perfected agent recruitment and retention. Limitless potential to increase your profitability as part of our Prospect Equities Referral and Ancillary Network Systems, tools, training and benefits to help you compete in any marketplace and with proven "recession-proof" strategies A helping hand to work with you, build your profitability, and grow your financial assets A low start-up and flexible franchise pricing model including a protected territory You must qualify to be awarded a Prospect Equities Franchise. Since territories are limited, we will only select the most qualified brokers to be awarded this opportunity. When you're ready to discuss a possible Real Estate Franchise with Prospect Equities, just email us at info@prospectequities.com, or call us at 800-913-4110 and one of our Franchise Development specialists will be happy to assist you.