The HomeTeam Inspection Service

  • HomeTeam Inspection Service, Inc., The
575 Chamber Dr.
Milford, OH 45150
  • (800) 598-5297

The HomeTeam model is specifically designed for rapid start-up and greater long term growth than any other model in the home inspection industry. Our TEAM concept is the foundation of our successful model and allows for the creation of a much more valuable business in much less time. HomeTeam’s competitive advantages include: industry leading technology, forward thinking business practices, financial benchmarks and proven marketing programs. Don’t simply “buy a job”, do something truly different. With HomeTeam, you will own your business and own your life.

Extensive training program includes: a 4-6 week fast start program, superior training utilizing the industry’s best experts, operations and marketing support, field visits, industry-leading software solutions, industry’s top franchisee mentoring program, experienced vendors and affiliates, dynamic annual conventions, Success Summits, intranet discussion board, webinars, and so much more!

Franchisor Background

Year Established: 1991

Franchising Since: 1992

Operating Units

Franchised Units 151 100.0%
Company-Owned Units 0 0.0%
Total Operating Units 151 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 147 97.4% In 48 States
Canada 4 2.6% In 2 Provinces
International 0 0.0% In 0 Foreign Countries
Total 151 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
Florida 29
California 13
Texas 9

Registered in the following Registration States

California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member Yes
CFA Member No
Franchisee Association? Yes, is a member
Size of Corporate Staff 20
Site Selection
Assistance
N/A
Lease Negotiation Assistance N/A
Financial Assistance Yes, Indirect

Marketing Support

Co-Op Advertising No
National Advertising Yes
Regional Advertising No
Local Advertising No

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing Included
Central Purchasing Included
Field Operation Evaluation Included
Field Training Included
Initial Store Opening N/A
Inventory Control N/A
Franchisee Newsletter Included
Regional or National Meetings Included
800 Telephone Hotline Included

Training

Corporate Headquarters, Cincinnati, OH 1 Week
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth $100K
Cash Investment $35K+
Total Investment $39-71K
Average Total Investment $55K

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $19.9-39.9K
Average Franchise Fee $35K
On-Going Royalty 6%
Average Royalty 6%
Advertising Fee 3%

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 1
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 1
Space Needs (in square feet) N/A
Preferred Site Types N/A
Encourages Conversions N/A
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 5
General Business Experience 4
Specific Industry Experience 1
Formal Education 2
Psychological Profile 4
Personal Interviews 5
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 10/10/10
Term of Renewal Period N/A
Passive Ownership? Not Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
No
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 5
USA Yes, All United States
Canada Yes, All Canada
Overseas No
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