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United Country Real Estate
In the words of United Country Real Estate, “We’re the only national real estate franchise system specializing in properties in America’s small cities, towns, and recreational areas.” The company handles country homes, historic, horse, mountain, waterfront, and retirement properties, farms/ranches, recreational land, and small businesses. According to United Country, affiliates benefit from nationwide advertising of their listings and an average of more than 75 corporate-generated, no-fee buyer leads per week. Affiliates also have access to training, marketing tools, and technology, including a shared network of more than 700 local office Web sites, a proprietary buyer database of more than 300,000 buyers, computer software, and back office technology support.
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1925 |
| Franchising since | 1997 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 3 - 20 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | Yes |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| % of franchisees who own multiple units | 10% |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 575 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010 | 582 | 4 | 1 |
| 2009 | 633 | 1 | 0 |
Expanding in These Locations
| Total Investment | $15,000 - $25,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $12,500 |
| Royalty Fee | Varies |
| Net Worth | No minimum requirement |
| Liquid Capital | No minimum requirement |
| Does franchisor offer financing? | Yes |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | No |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |
