Quick Verdict · who it fits
HomeVestors fits first-time franchise buyers looking for a mature real estate concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$150K - $477K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$85K
Royalty (Item 6)
0.8–3% + $300 ad
Item 19 median rev
$287k all franchised units operating full 12 months
System size (Item 20)
862 +33
Agreement term
5 yrs
Years in business
30+ yrs
Training (Item 11)
6 days
Company-owned units
26
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Buyer qualifications
✓Financing available✓Exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed
Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 0.8–3% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$290,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (0.8–3%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
888
Total units open
33
Units opened last year
151
Units closed last year
−119
Net unit growth
What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
5
Questions to ask
How HomeVestors ranks against 81 Real Estate peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
87th pct · of 81 peers
Franchise fee
98th pct · of 81 peers
System size
93rd pct · of 81 peers
Real Estate industry averages
Avg investment
$146K - $363K
Avg franchise fee
$32K
Avg system size
273
Franchises analyzed
81
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HomeVestors | Disclosed | $85K | $150K - $477K | 0.8–3% | 862 |
| Little DiggersSimilar price | Disclosed | $50K | $217K - $482K | 1% | 2 |
| Re MaxBiggest system | None | $35K | $50K - $337K | — | 2,994 |
| ItripTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $10K | $119K - $153K | 4–6.1% | 105 |
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Brand Analysis
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HomeVestors requires a $85,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $150,000–$477,250, per the most recent FDD on file.
HomeVestors is franchised by HomeVestors of America, Inc., the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. HomeVestors discloses Item 19 financial performance representations with reported revenue around $286,884. See the financials sub-page for the full distribution.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 0.8% to 3.0% and an advertising fund contribution of $300 on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2026 FDD, HomeVestors has 862 total locations, with 33 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. HomeVestors' most recent FDD documents approximately 6 days of initial training, typically split between classroom and on-site components. See Item 11 of the FDD for the full training and support schedule.
Yes. HomeVestors grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, HomeVestors discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years, a renewal fee of $2,000. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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