CASTLE ROCK, Colo., Aug. 18 -Rick O'Neil, president of Help-U-Sell Real Estate, has been named one of the "100 Most Influential People in Real Estate" by Inman News, the nation's leading independent real estate news service. O'Neil joins 29 colleagues on Inman's honor roll of real estate brokers.
"To be recognized by the real estate industry media is an honor," O'Neil said. "The industry acceptance of alternative real estate models such as ours is truly gratifying. It's the type of innovative idea that keeps our industry strong and benefits consumers."
Help-U-Sell Real Estate differs from traditional brokers not in the level of services provided to homeowners, but in the dollar amount the consumer pays for those services. The company is a set fee business model, fully licensed but not commission based.
O'Neil was recognized by Inman News for his commitment to change for the good of the industry. "Every change in the real estate market represents an opportunity," he said. "The challenge is to identify the opportunity and then seize the moment."
Since leaving the traditional real estate arena and joining Help-U-Sell in 1999, O'Neil has supervised the company's growth to over 800 franchises, an increase of 900 percent. His mantra is to provide "information without obligation" to the consumer, believing that knowledge enables homebuyers and sellers to make the choice that best fits their circumstances.
Entrepreneur Magazine named Help-U-Sell the fastest growing real estate franchise for 2005. The company also has been listed in the top 50 of the 26th Annual Franchise 500 for the sixth consecutive year and this year took the lead as the fastest growing real estate franchise. For more information, visit http://www.helpusell.com.
