Real Estate Remains Top Choice for Investors

Real estate remains a top choice for investors, with expected growth into 2006. According to a BetterInvesting's Voice of the American Shareholder (VOAS) poll, the real estate industry is only surpassed by energy as a top investment opportunity. Over 1,000 investors participated in a recent VOAS poll. This is the second year it has been in the top two for investors. The real estate industry during 2005 has been widely debated, with regard to the market slowdown in the latter half of the year. VOAS respondents were not deterred in their investment choices, this despite industry analysts' forecasts of an even wider slowdown in 2006. Bradley J. Crandall, Chairman of the Board for Help-U-Sell Real Estate, said, "The results of the VOAS poll indicate that investors from both East and West coasts view real estate as a strong investment. It's not surprising then that real estate agents continue to obtain listings and alternative models continue to expand nationally and capture a greater market share”. "Consumer-driven alternative models are here to stay, regardless of how hard the traditional real estate community tries to impede their entrance into the marketplace," explains Crandall. "These models are growing because they offer options to homeowners and real estate investors that allow them to keep more of the equity - and when you're investing, it's all about ROI." Investors anticipate that real estate models that offer options will see continued growth, and believe that the real estate market will continue to be a good venture. Help-U-Sell differs from traditional brokers not in the level of services provided by its brokers throughout the country, but in the dollar amount that the consumer pays for those services. They offer sellers a set-fee alternative to the traditional commission. Entrepreneur Magazine ranked Help-U-Sell Real Estate as the fastest growing real estate franchise for 2005. The company was ranked in the Top 50 across all industries in the magazine's 26th Annual Franchise 500 for the last six years. They have over 800 offices in the US. By Patricia Fuller Miami Real Estate | Fort Lauderdale Real Estate| Sarasota Real Estate

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