The 20 participants in the new program won’t have to pay Doss’ usual $15,000 franchise fee, but they will have to commit to growing their businesses.
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Doss, a real estate company focused on technology and artificial intelligence, has announced a new “accelerator” program that will allow industry professionals to launch franchises without paying traditional franchise fees.
A statement from the company called the program “groundbreaking” and explained that it would waive Doss’s normal $15,000 franchise fee for 20 potential franchisees. Applicants will still need to pay a “nominal $2,500 administration fee to cover installation costs and training costs,” the statement noted, and will need to meet various criteria, such as having a $25,000 cash reserve ready to go by August 31 Start operations. .
Other requirements to qualify for the program include establishing an office within a year and a half and committing to recruiting 30 to 50 agents within the first year of operation.
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Dos co-founder and CEO Bobby Bryant said in a statement that the plan is “more than just owning a real estate franchise; it’s about being part of a movement.”
“We believe everyone should have access to the opportunities, support, systems and technology tools they need to thrive in any real estate market,” Bryant continued. “By offering the first 20 franchises free of charge to a qualified and select group of professionals, we level the playing field by inviting capable and passionate individuals to join our mission of growing the real estate industry.”
The statement goes on to describe Doss as an artificial intelligence real estate brokerage with a flat-fee model. The company also operates in the mortgage sector and has an in-house technology development arm, among other things. According to the statement, Doss is backed by Amazon and Google.
In 2017, the company released Ask Doss, a voice-driven home search tool. A new version integrating ChatGPT-4, called Ask Doss 2.0, was launched last year. The launch makes Doss one of many real estate companies that are moving quickly to incorporate the latest artificial intelligence into their products.
However, Doss is somewhat unique in that it is both a technology company and a franchisee. Of course, other companies are involved in both areas. It’s worth noting that Keller Williams has described itself as a technology company for years, while Compass is known for its technology but has also experimented with franchising. But Doss—— Start a franchise 2022 – Already moving in different directions, starting first with technology and then expanding into more traditional real estate.
Doss’ new franchise accelerator has launched in 28 states and Washington, DC. The application deadline is May 10, according to the statement.
“We are looking for motivated individuals,” Bryant concluded, “who share our vision for the future of real estate and are ready to seize the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in their communities.”
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