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Expansion reaches four new markets and includes Associate Franchises
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New Development Agents receive training. Barry Watts (orange shirt, left) was the first DA to recruit an Associate Franchisee without HVA's assistance.
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“We’re having an incredibly strong finish for 2008,” said Jason Killough, vice president of development, after HomeVestors announced the awarding of 10 new franchises in November.
Among the new franchisees was Nick Howes, whose Fresno, CA, franchise is HVA’s first in that state.
“In today’s economy, people need our services more than ever, and our growing franchise network is answering the call,” said Killough
Eight of the 10 new franchisees took advantage of the new associate franchise program, allowing them to join HomeVestors as a home-based franchisee with a lower franchise fee.
“It has become a very attractive option for joining our network,” Killough said. “Franchisees can join for less money up front. They can receive the assistance of an experienced HomeVestors franchisee as their development agent and mentor. And they can become active real estate investors with our brand much faster, even keeping other full-time employment or commitments as needed.”
In November, HomeVestors awarded franchises to:
- Rob Cammarata - Prescott/Flagstaff, Ariz. (new market)
- Barbara Hill - Lancaster, Pa. (new market)
- Keathen Wilson - Richmond, Va.
- James and Shateria Johnson - Chicago, Ill.
- David Pappalardo – Edison, N.J.
- Jo-Ann Thomas – Hartford, Conn.
- Jim and Mia Leland – Norfolk, Va.
- Nick Howes – Fresno, Calif. (new market)
- Tim Estepp and Greg Kilper – St. Louis, Mo.
- Tyler Swift and Vanessa Ellis – Neosho/Joplin, Mo. (new market)
“We are very excited to see HomeVestors expanding in both new and existing markets” said Killough. “It’s a great testament to the strength of our company, the power of our brand and the ability to grow to the next level.”
Record Discovery Day Turnout In Las Vegas!
More than 50 prospects representing 28 groups and 13 states attended our Discovery Day held annually in conjunction with the opening of the Annual Convention on December 2. A special thanks to our franchisees who helped participate in the question and answer session near the end of the Discovery Day including Tim Risley, Mark Mattlage, Patti Robertson, Barry Watts, Chas Carrier, Keith Immken and John Nixon.
DA Training At Convention!
More than 20 Development Agents were on hand the last day of the 2008 convention to participate in DA training.
Members of the Development and Operations team as well as Dave Hiatt with Sandler Sales Institute conducted the DA training.
For more information about becoming a Development Agent, please contact Jason Killough at 972.532.8009 or jason.killough@homevestors.com.
New AF Discovery Day Webinar Every Wednesday
HomeVestors is conducting weekly Associate Franchise (AF) Discovery Day Webinars every Wednesday at 2 p.m. CST. The Webinars last from an hour to an hour-and-a-half. The AF Webinar Discovery Day helps a prospect alleviate the expenses of traveling to Dallas for a Discovery Day.
Discovery Day prospects must have completed a Request for Franchise Consideration (RFC) prior to attending the Webinar. If you have a prospect for the Discovery Day Webinar, please contact Sherry Wallace at 972.619.0089 or sherry.wallace@homevestors.com.
Franchise Development also offers an overview Webinar for the full and AF franchises every Tuesday at 4 p.m. CST which lasts 30 minutes. To register, visit the "Own a Franchise" section of HomeVestors.com and click on "Upcoming Events/Webinars."
New Associate Franchise Referral Program
HomeVestors Franchise Development will pay $500 cash or an advertising credit to any franchisee that refers a new Associate Franchisee. Please contact Sherry Wallace at 972.619.0089 for details.
You can now easily register your Full or Associate Franchise prospect on our Web site. Click on the box in the upper right hand corner of the franchisee Web page to register your lead.
. . . Jason Killough is VP Franchise Development for HomeVestors. He can be reached at jason.killough@homevestors.com .
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