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The only guarantee that I made to them was that I was Russel Ray Kirk (they did want a copy of my driver's license and social security number. I did make a couple of promises in that I would pay them 6% of my income as royalty and that, if 6% of my income ever fell below $25 monthly, then I would pay them a minimum $25 monthly. Indeed they are not. One has to buy a franchise and the last time I checked, the indigent didn't have enough money in a savings or checking account to buy a franchise. I had to pay $17,500 for my franchise. No, I was not indigent, but I didn't have to prove to anyone that I had more than $17,500. House Key News Getting your past Clients to work as hard for you as you worked for them. Sign up at http://www.housekeynews.com NACHI 2005 U.S. Member of the Year |
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The other thing is 30k falls a little short of what most of the bigger, better known franchises want to get going. You could buy out someone's established territory for that, but that's a roll of the dice also. |
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It's the same with all of the home inspection franchises that I checked out in 2001. I was a franchisee but an independent contractor for purposes of tax law. Never did HomeTeam send me a W-4 to complete or a W-2 by the end of January each year. Never in any way was I an employee of HomeTeam. Thus, I was free to do whatever I thought would make me successful. Getting approval for doing marketing was extremely easy with HomeTeam. They had no problem with creativity. All they were looking for was proper use of registered and trademarked items. So, although I have used "HomeTeam" here, I could not answer the phone "HomeTeam. How may I help you." The trademarked name is The HomeTeam Inspection Service, and that's printed materials needed to say, and what I needed to say when speaking of the company. House Key News Getting your past Clients to work as hard for you as you worked for them. Sign up at http://www.housekeynews.com NACHI 2005 U.S. Member of the Year |
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Here are the current numbers: Housemaster - $42,500 HomeTeam - $19,900 to $39,900 Pillar to Post - $16,900 Brickkicker - $7,500-$25,000 AmeriSpec - $26,900-$36,900 The ones with a range usually let you buy a certain size territory, either by population or by "owner occupied homes." House Key News Getting your past Clients to work as hard for you as you worked for them. Sign up at http://www.housekeynews.com NACHI 2005 U.S. Member of the Year |
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Maybe they should update their web site then?
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However, Joseph bought his Housemaster franchise before I bought my HomeTeam franchise, so he's probably out of date, too. Overall, though, I bet it's all relatively the same. There's no need to mess with success. House Key News Getting your past Clients to work as hard for you as you worked for them. Sign up at http://www.housekeynews.com NACHI 2005 U.S. Member of the Year |
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Since you have now quoted yourself.... To forwardly misrepresent Yourself as a Member while Representative of the Housemaster (NIBI) Organization..... I was suspect... Thank You for the Confirmation.... Joe Hagarty Email : mrdryervent@gmail.com Cell 720-618-0256 InterNACHI Boulder, Colorado Co-Founder NACHI (2000) National President / NACHI (2003-2004) NACHI Education Committee Member Certified CMI Master Inspector Instructor PA NACHI Certified Inspector # 01102902 PA Licensed Radon Inspector # 2080 PA Licensed Pesticide Applicator # 700884 Delaware Licensed Home Inspector # H4-071 Last edited by jhagarty; 2/10/15 at 12:37 AM.. |
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I have captured this since you have now posted your Corporate Position. Thank You... (You are aware that you are posting in an open forum) ![]() Joe Hagarty Email : mrdryervent@gmail.com Cell 720-618-0256 InterNACHI Boulder, Colorado Co-Founder NACHI (2000) National President / NACHI (2003-2004) NACHI Education Committee Member Certified CMI Master Inspector Instructor PA NACHI Certified Inspector # 01102902 PA Licensed Radon Inspector # 2080 PA Licensed Pesticide Applicator # 700884 Delaware Licensed Home Inspector # H4-071 Last edited by jhagarty; 2/10/15 at 1:02 AM.. |
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Most inspectors are happy with their franchise. Pillar to Post is probably the exception. A lot of complaints about P2P taking 7% off the top plus another 4% for outdated marketing. That's 11% off the top of gross. Hope you aren't on a 20% profit margin, because that would mean P2P is taking most of your profits.
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![]() Btw, what is my corporate title? I am so excited, I can't wait to hear. |
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James,
Everyone here knows that I was previously affiliated with HouseMaster. No secret there. Joe Hagarty Email : mrdryervent@gmail.com Cell 720-618-0256 InterNACHI Boulder, Colorado Co-Founder NACHI (2000) National President / NACHI (2003-2004) NACHI Education Committee Member Certified CMI Master Inspector Instructor PA NACHI Certified Inspector # 01102902 PA Licensed Radon Inspector # 2080 PA Licensed Pesticide Applicator # 700884 Delaware Licensed Home Inspector # H4-071 Last edited by jhagarty; 2/10/15 at 7:41 AM.. |
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If you think you know something... post it
Joe Hagarty Email : mrdryervent@gmail.com Cell 720-618-0256 InterNACHI Boulder, Colorado Co-Founder NACHI (2000) National President / NACHI (2003-2004) NACHI Education Committee Member Certified CMI Master Inspector Instructor PA NACHI Certified Inspector # 01102902 PA Licensed Radon Inspector # 2080 PA Licensed Pesticide Applicator # 700884 Delaware Licensed Home Inspector # H4-071 |
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