• Franchise Fee:$75,000
• Total Investment Range:
$75,000
• Required Cash liquidity:
$150,000
Financing Assistance:
•No
Training and Support:
•Yes
Franchise Description
Industry data shows that well-furnished, maintained homes sell at prices 10 percent
to 20 percent higher than vacant houses and they move 30 to 90 days faster. That's
the simple, yet ingenious concept behind Showhomes. Our turnkey package includes
whole-house furnishing, professional decorating, staging and a live-in home manager
to maintain an inviting, clutter-free Showhome. Homeowners pay an initial set-up
fee and a success fee when the home sells, which is greatly offset by reduced carrying
costs for the house while it is in the Showhomes program. Homeowners also gain significantly
higher average selling prices and an accelerated sale. The service is free to real
estate agents. Showhomes is a win/win proposition for agents, homeowners, franchisees
and home managers. Homeowners save money on utilities, insurance and maintenance
costs and get top dollar for their properties. Realtors have a fully furnished,
tastefully decorated listing in show-to-sell condition seven days a week without
the headaches of home management. Home managers have the luxury of living in a gracious,
well-appointed home for about what they would pay to rent a two-bedroom apartment.
Franchisees participate in a full program for growing a successful real estate service
business, with tremendous earnings potential. The more homes franchisees help to
sell, and the faster and higher-priced the sales close, the more money franchisees
make. With 31 franchises in more than 20 states, Showhomes has helped sell more
than $7 billion in residential real estate and over 22,000 homes since 1986. Because
each franchise has an exclusive, protected territory, franchise owners never compete
for customers. Showhomes currently offers protected territories in the most dynamic
and attractive housing markets nationwide. Each territory has been expertly drawn
to support substantial market potential, income and growth. In addition to a proven
real estate model, we also provide the proprietary tools, knowledge, business systems,
training and support to help franchisees thrive. A strong presence in the real estate
community with a 20-year track record of success, Showhomes has been recognized
by national business and real estate publications. The company's services have
been featured in leading print and broadcast media, including the New York Times,
the Chicago Tribune, the Wall Street Journal, CNN-fn and the Oprah Winfrey Show.
Franchise Training and Support
1 Week at coroporate HQ in Mobile, AL, Shadow training 3-5 days in a franchise before
and after basic training, peer bi-weekly conference calls, National Franchise Advisory
Coucil, Field Operational Reviews, follow up support, national convention, coaching,
teleconference and regional continued training.Successful Showhomes franchise owners
have leadership skills, integrity, a fundamental knowledge of real estate and the
desire to provide an exciting, unique service to their communities. Franchisee fees
range from $75K to $175K with a total investment ranging from $120 to $325. We require
our franchise owners to have a minimum of $100K in liquid assets and $300K net worth.
In addition to the initial franchise fee, we ask franchisees to lease office space,
hire employees and pay royalties. Showhomes earning potential is unlimited and ideal
for candidates who aspire to make $300K or more annually. The more homes a franchise
owner sells and the more value added to each transaction, the higher the income.
Franchise owners also receive revenue from homeowners and home managers.
Investment Requirements
Franchise Fee:
$75,000
Required Cash liquidity:
$150,000
Total Investment Range:
$75,000
