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HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses

HomeVestors is an opportunity to buy houses at deep discounts from motivated sellers. These sellers call our Franchisees every day from our national "We Buy Ugly Houses" brand. We advertise with direct mail, internet, billboards and other outdoor media and TV.

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HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2025

Background

Why Real Estate Investing?

  • Professional real estate investing is a great business with the possibility of making money rehabbing houses and selling
  • them and/or building wealth quickly by holding them as rentals.
  • Buying distressed properties from sellers who are in tough "ugly" situations is a great way to help others in financial
  • need.
  • Buying houses our way works in every kind of market-hot or cold, we can close the deals

Why HomeVestors?

 

  • Low investment, high potential returns with one Franchise
  • Established brand with nationwide recognition, ?We Buy Ugly Houses®?
  • Robust ad campaigns that generate calls from sellers
  • Financing for qualifying purchases and rehabs
  • Large network of experienced Franchisees that help each other succeed through sharing general knowledge, resources
  • and buying techniques.
  • Possibility of wealth building if Franchisee chooses to hold properties as rentals
  • Lifetime coaching by another experienced Franchisee/Development Agent who is often in the same market
  • Our Franchisees offer great validation and welcome other Franchisees in their markets

 

Company Details

Established: 1996
First Unit Franchised: 1996
Franchised Units: 1000+
Company Owned Units: 0
States Registered In: All Registration States
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No
E2 Friendly

Support and Training Offered By HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses

Financial Assistance Provided: No Site Selection Assistance: No Lease Negotiation Assistance: No Recruiting Assistance: Yes Co-Operative Advertising: Yes Training: Franchisee spends a week in Dallas, TX learning how to use the tools available to track leads when they come in and through the home buying process. While there, they:

  • Learn how to determine value of houses and repairs needed.
  • Learn how to advertise with the local ad councils and receive a steady stream of leads.
  • Role play scripts for taking calls, setting and attending appointments, negotiating the buy.

HomeVestors has one of the best Field Support Systems of any franchise company. After completing a week of fundamentals in HomeVestors initial training in Dallas, a new Associate Franchise or Full Franchisee is assigned a Development Agent (DA) mentor. The DA is a proven, experienced Franchisee or someone hand selected by the corporate office experienced with the HomeVestors? business, to assist the new Franchisee in setting up and running his/her business. The DA will attend buy appointments with the Franchisee and coach him/her on exit strategies and rehab techniques, if requested. The DA may have local contractors and investors contacts for the Franchisee. The DA is most often an active Franchisee himself/herself, so has current real-world experience to share. Also, in most markets, the entire local Franchise Ad Council tends to cooperate and share resources on a monthly basis. HomeVestors is a franchise opportunity that has a truly cooperative Franchise network on a local level.

Our market availability changes often, please perform a territory check (as often as needed) to receive the most accurrate and up to date market availability.  If you have further questions or need additional clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us


2025 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses Franchise.

What does a HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses Franchise Cost?

HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses franchise fees for 2025:

Cash Investment: $107,500 - $421,250
Total Investment: $120,000 - $421,250
Minimum Net Worth: $150,000
Franchise Fee: $42,500
Royalty: Varies from .08%-5%
Ad: Varies depending on market and goals of franchisee
Average Number of Employees: 1-4
Item 19: Yes
Visa Candidates: Yes
Passive Ownership: No
Semi-Passive Ownership: Yes, 
Home Based: Yes
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: No
Veteran Discount: Yes, 10% off franchise fee

Is HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

Yes. HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses is a semi absentee franchise and allows passive ownership. A semi-absentee franchise is a business you could start and run while still maintaining a job or other obligation.

Is HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses a Home Based franchise?

Yes. HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses is a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses franchisees make. HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Is HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses a Master Franchise Opportunity?

No. HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses is not a master franchise opportunity.

Does HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Does HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

Yes. HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses franchise does work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses Looking for International franchisees?

No. HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see HomeVestors of America/We Buy Ugly Houses's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

Click here to connect with a Franchise Consultant who can help you obtain a copy quickly and for free. They can also guide you through the essential franchise questions to ask, ensuring you make a well-informed decision about your investment.

Additional Information

Additional Categories

Real Estate, Repair & Restoration, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

100+ UNITS

Cash Required

$50,000 - $100,000

Master Franchise

No

Passive Franchise

Yes

Home Based Franchise

Yes

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

Yes

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