Help-U-Sell Real EstateFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Help-U-Sell Real Estate franchise requires a total initial investment of $30K – $68K, including a $18K franchise fee and an ongoing 6.0% royalty[2]. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). SBA 7(a) loans show a 33.3% charge-off rate across 12 loans[1]. Verdict grade: F. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $30K – $68K
- 11th pct Real Estate
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 25th pct Real Estate
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- 21st pct Real Estate
- Units
- 41
- 25th pct Real Estate
- SBA default
- 33.3%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Real Estate · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Real Estate avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
33.3% of SBA loans charged off across 12 loans, above the 16% franchise average.
The system contracted 18% year-over-year. Investigate why units are closing.
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $30K – $68K including a $18K franchise fee, 6.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict F (Bottom Quintile) with a risk score of 100/100. SBA loan charge-off rate of 33.3% across 12 loans (well above the 16% franchise average, based on all SBA 7(a) franchise lending, 2010–2024).
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Infinium Realty Group, Inc.
- Predecessor
- offered
- Prior franchisor entity
- Incorporated in
- DE
- HQ
- 7856 N Glen Harbor Blvd., Glendale AZ 85307
- Auditor
- Baldwin Moffitt Behm LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $414K
- vs $483K prior year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2025
- Auditor flagged doubt about continued operations. Verify against the latest FDD before deciding.
Overview
About
Help-U-Sell Real Estate franchisees operate low-cost, commission-based real estate brokerage offices serving home sellers who want to reduce agent commissions. Franchisees recruit and manage real estate agents, handle client acquisition, process transactions, and share revenue with the franchisor via 6% gross revenue royalties.
- CEO
- Jack Bailey
- Founded
- 2008
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 14
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $18K | $18K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $3K | $8K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $9K | $42K |
| Total initial investment | $30K | $68K |
Source: Help-U-Sell Real Estate 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $30K – $68K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $3K – $8K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $18K – $18K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Gross Revenue · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 0.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 6.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 6.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 0.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $250 |
| Transfer fee | $2K |
| Renewal fee | $2K |
| Total fee load | 6.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Real Estate averages
How Help-U-Sell Real Estate Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 41
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 10
- Turnover rate
- 24.4%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 98%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- -18.0%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- -39.7%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Opened (3yr)
- 1
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Last reporting year only, multi-year history not disclosed in this brand's FDD.
Item 20 · 25 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
Available to sell in · Item 12
- California
- Hawaii
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- New York
- North Dakota
- Rhode Island
- South Dakota
- Washington
- Wisconsin
States where the franchisor is registered to sell new franchises (FDD registration filings).
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
- Total loans
- 12
- Loan volume
- $383K
- Median loan
- $25K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 33.3%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- 66.7%
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 9
- Defaults
- 4
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Premium insight
SBA Lending Report
Deep-dive into Help-U-Sell Real Estate's SBA lending history: lender network, geographic footprint, interest rates, and more.
SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 9 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 7 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 7-year lending trend
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A 33.3% charge-off rate means roughly 1 in 3 franchisees failed to repay their SBA loan. Investigate what changed.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Declining unit count, regulatory history, undisclosed financials, and small system size present material risk for franchisee capital recovery.
Litigation (Item 3)
0 case reference(s): 1 pending, 1 settled.
Largest disclosed settlement: $1,000
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
None disclosed
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Baldwin Moffitt Behm LLP⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: Yes
- Must buy proprietary products: No
- Restricted to system-approved products: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 100 / 100 rating
- 01MEDSignificant unit decline of 18% year-over-year suggests system contraction and franchisee dissatisfaction
- 02MEDNo Item 19 financial performance representations disclosed, making it impossible to validate earning potential
- 03HIGHPrior litigation and unregistered franchise sale penalty (2018) indicates compliance/regulatory issues
- 04MINOR6% royalty on gross revenue (not net) creates cash flow pressure, especially in declining market
- 05MED41 remaining units is a very small franchise system with limited brand recognition and support infrastructure
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 1 |
| Territory type | Radius |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 3 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| RoFR response window | 30 days |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Curable defaultsℹ | 1 |
| Mandatory arbitration | No |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Florida |
| Litigation count | 1 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
0 case reference(s): 1 pending, 1 settled.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 34 hrs
- Training location
- On-site at franchisee's restaurant and franchisor's location
- Franchisor financing
- Offered
- Item 10
- POS system
- Office Management System (OMS)
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Office Management System (OMS)
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
60 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Help-U-Sell Real Estate · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Help-U-Sell Real Estate franchise?
The total investment to open a Help-U-Sell Real Estate franchise ranges from $30K – $68K, with an initial franchise fee of $18K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Help-U-Sell Real Estate franchise owners earn?
Help-U-Sell Real Estate does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Help-U-Sell Real Estate's franchise failure rate?
Based on SBA 7(a) loan data, Help-U-Sell Real Estate has a charge-off rate of 33.3% across 12 loans, meaning 33.3% of franchise loans were charged off. Charge-off rates are one proxy for franchise risk, though they do not capture all closures. This data comes from FOIA-sourced SBA lending records.
How many Help-U-Sell Real Estate franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Help-U-Sell Real Estate has 41 total units in the United States.
Is Help-U-Sell Real Estate a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Help-U-Sell Real Estate as a F-grade franchise with a risk score of 100 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.