Category Archive: Franchise Advice

Showhomes Ranks High On The Franchise 500 List

Showhomes Home Staging: Top Home Staging Tips in the Tough Real Estate Market

In a recent Showhomes Realtor survey, 96 percent of real estate professionals said fully staged homes sell for higher prices than vacant houses.

Showhomes Home Staging Franchise Growing at Record Pace

Business continues to increase at Showhomes Home Staging, defying the long-term slump of the national housing market.

Showhomes Home Manager Program an Innovative Option During Slow Economy

Jeannette and Michael Fair didn’t know what to do and didn’t have many options. A horrible economy mixed with an even worse housing market left them teetering on the edge of foreclosure.

Divorcees Save Money, Gain Stability While Living in High-end Homes

When Tony Hearn was going through a divorce he had to move quickly. He wanted an affordable place to live near his two children in the coastal community of Fairhope, Ala., but wasn’t sure he could pull it off.

Family-owned Franchises on the Upswing at Showhomes Home Staging

Franchising has long been a multi-generational affair but in these uncertain economic times even more families are turning to franchised businesses to create a secure future for their children, spouses, siblings and extended family members.

Showhomes Home Manager Program Featured in St. Petersburg Times

“Every little thing inside and out was constantly being watched and taken care of. Within 30 days, maybe 40 days, we got an offer. A lady from California offered $5,000 more than we were asking. Then the guy who bought it offered $5,000 above her.”

Empty Nesters Solve Housing Dilemma as Showhomes Home Managers

When children grow up and leave the house, parents often adopt a more spontaneous lifestyle. That’s exactly what George and Jill Stathas found themselves doing when they signed up as Home Managers with Showhomes Home Staging 18 months ago.

Showhomes Naples to Help Vacant Housing Market in Florida

Showhomes newest franchise is now open for business in southwest Florida and is ready to help tackle the vacant housing dilemma that has plagued much of the state. The home staging company plans to help homeowners sell vacant houses by adding a “life-like” appeal with live-in Home Managers and proven home staging methods. The new [...]

Showhomes Provides New Option for Mobile Workforce: ‘Test Driving a New Home’

In the pre-recession economy when you moved to a new city to start a job, you’d likely plan on buying a home as soon as possible. You might even buy a new home before your old house sold. Not anymore. These days, buying a home is risky and people can’t afford to make a mistake. [...]