This is an investor preview and "test site" for a new Web-based real estate and mortgage loan franchise. The original Great 5% Real Estate Companies franchise concept was market tested and launched several years ago and now being totally revised as a discount membership MLS for the Internet. The G5% has a PROVEN track record of competing successfully against Century 21, REMAX and independent brokerages (in fact, Charles Schwab, personally, considering buying this company). The new revised Web-based format will now ideally be partnered with an existing large scale national retailer (COSTCO, Home Depot, K-Mart?), or perhaps a national bank, insurance, S&L, Cable, Telco or ISP. It may also be co-launched along with the VenturEXPO and Net-Theaters.franchises. Regional (master) Great 5% franchises are also planned - see www.venturexpo.com/master.html for more info.

(IMPORTANT NOTE * Franchises are NOT yet available - however, strategic and technology partnerships and direct equity investments are open to qualified companies and investors).

A Great 5% Franchisee may also additionally offer FREE Digital Video Production (for appraisals or listings) to local property and business owners. Also See Financial Video Network

IT REALLY WORKS! - This is what some of the Great 5% Franchisees said:

The Great 5% Real Estate Companies- W.J Bursey & Associates, Oakland - Bill Bursey, Broker; "Here in Oakland, I use the Great 5% concept to attract buyers for 5% down payment plans".

The Great 5% Real Estate Companies- Unique Homes, Diamond Bar - Kasey McKinley, Broker: "I have never had so many calls off signs since I've been in the real estate business, and I used to be with Century 21. That says a lot! Our signs are unique and very different"

The Great 5% Real Estate Companies- Seaview Properties, Rolling Hills Estates - Jack Downhill & Ken McNeil Brokers;"The Great 5% franchise is the only real estate franchise that makes sense in todays economics". Sandy Lott (sales Associate for G5% Seaview) said; "After 8 years in real estate, I find this an exciting new concept. A definite listing and sales tool. It really works!"

The Great 5% Real Estate Companies- Imperial Realty, Covina - Elias Barrios, Broker; "I accepted the challenge of a new franchise concept and I was formally with Century 21. After my own research, I decided to join the Great 5% Real Estate Companies. I found that my choice was very rewarding because it is a very, very competitive concept".

The Great 5% Real Estate Companies- Fairmont Realty, Victorville - John Jensen, Broker; "The Great 5% Real Estate Companies has initiated a concept that will revolutionize the real estate industry" (it did).

The Great 5% Real Estate Companies- Still Realty, La Verne - Mary Lou Still, Broker; "Great 5% can mean so many things; down payments, commission fees, interest etc. People ask what it means, which leads to a dialog that produces a customer. To quote one of my clients; 'it's about time!'".

The Great 5% Real Estate Companies- Executive Realty, San Jose - Betty Rodriguez, Broker; " The Great 5% franchise gave us something no other franchise could, and in a classy way".

The Great 5% Real Estate Companies- Norm Fawcett Realty, Manhattan Beach - Norm Fawcett, Broker; "I have an aggressive office and my sales associates are delighted with and excited about our competitive edge. We just completed our biggest volume month ever and I attribute much of that success to the Great 5% concept".

The Great 5% Real Estate Companies- San Gabriel Valley - Region Owner, Ron Salmon; "Our franchise brings together aggressive, independent brokers and agents and creates super public relations for them. Our concept supplies a missing ingredient for the real estate industry, which is quality, open competition. The public loves it".

The Great 5% Real Estate Companies, Inc.- Richard Pawlowski, President; "We've designed a franchise that can really help brokers increase business. Our concept is based on simple economic truth, tasteful advertising, open competition and fulfilling the public need".

NOTE ** The above quotes are all true and on file and may be viewed as "proof of concept". However, consider all the above as merely an initial market test. The Great 5% concept can now be greatly expanded via the Internet and with strategic alliances with retailers (such as Wal-Mart), national ISPs, telcos, cablecos, banks, financial planners and brokers (all brokers can join as members, regardless of current affiliation).

Our next marketing push will be to aggregate ALL of the 5% or less, commission & down payment properties on the Net via our special search engine technology and repackage it as a Net based MLS membership. And, all G5% members can upload their own listings with ease. In other words, we will endeavor to be the first choice-source for consumers and other brokers looking for 5% or less loans, down payments and/or foreclosures, regardless of who listed it or where it is. Our G5% yard signs will be shipped via FEDEX or available from our regional partners. Of course, all yard signs will include the web address for the central site as well as the local broker/agent's phone number.

For additional information, please contact rp@VenturEXPO.com