HomeVestors Franchise

HomeVestors of America, Inc. was incorporated in Delaware in March 1996 and began offering franchises in September 1996. The franchisor is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. Bayview MSR Opportunity Master Fund became its parent in December 2021, and affiliated businesses have operated under the Silver Hill Properties name since 2022.

The core business is buying, selling and rehabilitating residential and commercial properties, including properties that need repair. A franchisee may buy and resell a property as-is, rehabilitate it for sale or rental, or assign permitted purchase rights. The system provides operating standards and licensed marks, including We Buy Ugly Houses, together with required business software and marketing programs. Both Full and Associate franchises can be operated on a full-time or part-time basis, with direct participation by a managing owner.

Full and Associate franchise formats

A Full Franchise has an estimated initial investment of $150,000 to $477,250, including an $85,000 initial franchise fee. An Associate Franchise has an estimated investment of $107,500 to $434,750, including a $42,500 initial fee. The Full format has a higher upfront fee and generally lower ongoing fees. The estimates include advertising, a limited allowance for property purchase and repair costs, and six months of additional funds. They do not represent the full purchase price of a property portfolio and exclude owner compensation and financing costs.

Initial training begins with online preparation, followed by a five-day program at a designated facility or virtually, at HomeVestors’ option. Required owners, the managing owner and designated employees or contractors must complete it satisfactorily. The curriculum covers property acquisition, comparable sales and after-repair value, rehabilitation analysis, operations, exit strategies, contractor management, customer relations, cash flow and business software. Field learning takes place in the local market with an assigned Development Agent, who acts as a mentor.

Approximately two weeks after initial training, participating owners begin a secondary program of five virtual meetings held about every other week, with supporting online modules. Self-paced learning is also available for buyers and coordinators. More than two initial attendees and later trainees may incur a separate fee, and the franchisee pays attendee travel and living expenses. The business can operate from a home office; a separate commercial office requires site approval.

Before and after opening, HomeVestors or its Development Agent provides guidance on operating methods, required supplies, marketing, bookkeeping and reporting. Owners receive access to operating materials and required software, including UGVille for tracking leads through the transaction process. The system maintains marketing programs and may provide further courses as methods and tools change. Franchisees must attend the annual convention, with applicable fees and travel costs, and remain responsible for local transactions, property decisions and project execution.

HomeVestors offers an identifiable real estate acquisition brand and a business system focused on evaluating properties that may need improvement. Its training connects purchase analysis with repair planning, contractor management and exit strategies, making the opportunity relevant to someone who wants to build practical real estate investment skills within a franchise framework.

The Full and Associate formats allow owners to compare different upfront and ongoing fee structures, while a home-office option can simplify the administrative base. The managing owner participates directly, full time or part time, supported by software, marketing resources and assigned field guidance. The model suits an owner prepared to make disciplined property decisions, manage funding and repairs, and work constructively with sellers and buyers.

For further reading, explore We Buy Ugly Houses Franchise: How HomeVestors Ownership Works.