Reed properties is a single-agent real estate brokerage that will serve the Richmond Metro area.
2.1 Company Ownership
Reed Properties is owned by Claudia Reed.
2.2 Start-up Summary
The start-up costs are outlined in the following chart. Start-up costs derive from office equipment, computer station complete with software, stationery, legal costs, furnishings, office advertising and services, and expenses associated with opening our office. The start-up costs are to be financed by direct owner investment. The assumptions are shown in the following table and chart. Lease office space averages $1.10-1.60 per square foot to equal an approximate of $1,500 per month, plus utilities, for efficient leased office space. Commercial lease will be for a three to five year agreement with the first month and a security deposit equal to the monthly lease rate payable at the time of lease start date.
| Start-up Funding |
| Start-up Expenses to Fund |
$15,050 |
| Start-up Assets to Fund |
$9,950 |
| Total Funding Required |
$25,000 |
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| Non-cash Assets from Start-up |
$0 |
| Cash Requirements from Start-up |
$9,950 |
| Additional Cash Raised |
$0 |
| Cash Balance on Starting Date |
$9,950 |
| Total Assets |
$9,950 |
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| Liabilities |
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| Current Borrowing |
$0 |
| Long-term Liabilities |
$0 |
| Accounts Payable (Outstanding Bills) |
$0 |
| Other Current Liabilities (interest-free) |
$0 |
| Total Liabilities |
$0 |
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| Capital |
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| Planned Investment |
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| Claudia Reed |
$25,000 |
| Investor 2 |
$0 |
| Other |
$0 |
| Additional Investment Requirement |
$0 |
| Total Planned Investment |
$25,000 |
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| Loss at Start-up (Start-up Expenses) |
($15,050) |
| Total Capital |
$9,950 |
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| Total Capital and Liabilities |
$9,950 |
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| Total Funding |
$25,000 |
| Start-up |
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| Legal |
$900 |
| Stationery etc. |
$500 |
| Brochures |
$1,000 |
| Advertising |
$2,500 |
| Insurance |
$200 |
| Rent |
$3,000 |
| Answering Service |
$200 |
| Utilities Start Up |
$250 |
| Office Furnishings |
$1,000 |
| Expensed Equipment |
$3,000 |
| Business Software |
$2,000 |
| Office Supplies |
$500 |
| Other |
$0 |
| Total Start-up Expenses |
$15,050 |
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| Cash Required |
$9,950 |
| Other Current Assets |
$0 |
| Long-term Assets |
$0 |
| Total Assets |
$9,950 |
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| Total Requirements |
$25,000 |
2.3 Company Locations and Facilities
Reed Properties will be located downtown in the new Richmond Bank Building.