Better Homes Realty a Real Estate Brokerage Franchise. In 1964 a group of independent real estate brokerage offices in the Walnut Creek, California, area came together to do business as Better Homes Realty. The company began adding offices throughout...

Coldwell Banker Real Estate a Real Estate Agency Franchise. In the wake of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Colbert Coldwell saw how many real estate agents took advantage of victims and decided there was a need for knowledgeable, reliable agents....

ERA Systems a Real Estate Brokerage Franchise. Since its founding in 1971, ERA has helped homebuyers, sellers and renters with all their real estate needs. In addition to listing homes and providing other brokerage services, the company provides such...

Help-U-Sell Real Estate a Fee-for-service Real Estate Franchise. Don Taylor founded Help-U-Sell as the original fee-for-service real estate company. Instead of charging a percentage commission for a transaction, Help U-Sell offers a menu of services to...

HomeVestors of America a Home Buying, Repair And Selling System Franchise. Ken D’Angelo founded HomeVestors of America in 1989 and began franchising in 1996. Based in Dallas, the company buys undervalued houses, then sells them for profit. Some home...

Property Damage Appraisers a Inspections And Appraisals Franchise. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Property Damage Appraisers inspect automobiles, homes and heavy equipment. The company also provides lease turn-in condition reports, vehicle protective...

RE/MAX a Real Estate Agents Specializing In Residential And Corporate Property Franchise. Founded by Dave and Gail Liniger in Denver in 1973, RE/MAX is now a global network of more than 62,000 real estate agents. The Linigers created the company to give...

Real Living a Real Estate Agency Franchise. With a makeshift desk of two sawhorses and a door, Harley E. Rouda started Harley E. Rouda Realty Co. in Upper Arlington, Ohio, in 1956. Now working with his son Harley E. Rouda Jr., Rouda is still involved in...

Why USA a Real Estate Services Franchise. Why USA was founded in 1988 and began franchising in 1989. The company utilizes a flat-fee commission system as well as its own sales program. It now has locations throughout the United States and is based in...