First Impressions are everything!
If you are a Realtor, which first impression would you want? Your sign in front of a stagnant, unattractive vacant listing or your sign in front of a fully staged show-to-sell Showhome?
With the economy the way it is, and the staggering number of homes on the market, a Realtor is really doing everyone and their industry a dis-service by not enlisting a staging company to assist them with a vacant listing. A Realtor has the responsibility to inform the property owners that a staging company is recommended for their vacant home. A Realtor should inform the property owners that the cost to stage a vacant home is usually less then a reduction in the selling price of the home. By enlisting the services of a staging company the property owners remove the label that this vacant home is cold, distressed, run down, and un-inviting.
Tests have shown that vacant homes upon being staged sell faster and for a higher amount. The amount the property owners save when using Showhomes services also increases as we reduce the property owners holding costs as we eleminate higher insurance premiums, utility bills, and yard expense. A staging company sends a positive message to everyone including the neighbors who do not wish to see their property values diminish.
Working together with Realtors in Central Arkansas, Little Rock Metro Area, and West Tennessee, Memphis Metro Area, our two Showhomes franchises have been able to assist property owners in the staging of a lot of vacant homes this year. Many of the homes have sold quickly after we staged them with a home manager.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Showhomes Franchise Corporation Announces
New Franchise Opening in Memphis, Tennessee
Nashville, TN (Grassroots Newswire) <June 9> -- When it comes to franchising opportunities, some may say, "They're a dime a dozen!" Nothing could be farther from the truth. For instance, take a look at the Showhomes Franchise Corporation. In a year that has seen the real estate market fall to one of its lowest points in history, Showhomes continues to beat market conditions and increases revenues.
Showhomes, America's largest home staging company with 29 franchises in 19 states, does this by helping home owners sell high-end vacant homes. In 2007, not only did they experience a 45 percent revenue growth over last year, but they continued to open new franchises across the country. Showhomes most recent success story belongs to Heidi and Jeff Ross of Little Rock, Arkansas.
Having achieved tremendous success with their first Showhomes franchise which they purchased five years ago in the Little Rock metro area, the Ross' decided to expand their quality services to Western Tennessee by opening their new franchise in the Memphis metro area. "We are looking forward to working with new realtors and providing opportunities for home managers in the Western Tennessee area," said Jeff Ross. "When we purchased our franchise in 2003, we decided then that we would build our franchise on quality and not quantity. Now the fruits of our consistent diligence have paid off. We believe the key to our success has been practicing quality in every area, without compromise, and the continual discipline of marketing to our customers. We now look forward to duplicating our Little Rock success as we begin a new franchise in Memphis."
"We are very proud of Heidi and Jeff's success," said Matt Kelton, chief operating officer for Showhomes Corporation. "The Showhomes franchise is in no way new to Tennessee; our headquarters is here. We are extremely excited about the opportunity to expand our name and services westward, and the Ross' are exactly the right people to do it having earned the Franchise of the Year and Strongest Market Presence awards in 2007."
"Jeff and Heidi Ross operate a business that provides true value to Realtors and home owners in and around Little Rock," said Bert Lyles, Showhomes CEO. "They produce some of the best home staging in the country and have a lengthy track record of succeeding and beating market conditions. We are proud of their performance and look forward to what they will accomplish in 2008."
About Showhomes
Since its founding in 1986, Showhomes has helped realtors and homeowners sell more than 25,000 homes worth more than $8 billion across the United States by transforming high-end vacant houses into valuable homes. The Showhomes business model is based on the fact that well-furnished homes kept in show-to-sell condition sell faster, and for higher prices, than vacant houses. Showhomes provides homeowners and their realtors a turnkey package that includes whole-house furnishing, professional decorating, staging, a live-in home manager and marketing support services.
Contact:
Showhomes West Tennessee - Memphis Office
2095 Exeter Road, Suite #80, Box 226
Germantown, TN 38138
Phone: (901) 361-7419
Fax: (901) 328-5552
Email: jross@showhomes.com
Website: http://www.showhomesofmemphis.com
Showhomes is America's Largest Home Staging Company and the only nationally franchised brand in Home Staging and staging with Home Managers.
There's a reason the Travel Channel calls Showhomes "The Best Kept Secret in Real Estate." Showhomes is a niche business - unless you are a Realtor who lists high end vacant homes, are a homeowner struggling to sell a high end vacant home, you've likely never encountered us. Showhomes has been so successful in its 23 year history that it has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey Show, The Travel Channel, HGTV, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The LA Times, The Chicago Tribune, The Houston Chronicle, Budget Living Magazine, ABC, FOX, CBS, CNN and many, many other publications. These media outlets have figured out why we are worth talking about!
Showhomes offers services that give homeowners and Realtors a competitive advantage so vacant homes sell at the highest price in the shortest period of time.
SELLING A HOME IS ALL ABOUT PRESENTATION
If you present a vacant house, buyers are often unable to visualize the empty space as a home. Even if the empty house sells, it is often for a price far below the list price.
Because the home is vacant, buyers expect a bargain - hoping to take advantage of an owner they think is desperate to sell.
If you present a Showhome, buyers are able to visualize the fully furnished and decorated space as their home. This personal connection leads to a premium sale price. Buyers make higher offers because they have already bought a home in their mind - they can see it as theirs, and will offer a premium price to make sure it becomes theirs.
EVERY EMPTY SPACE IS FILLED WITH OPPORTUNITY
Simply put, Showhomes turns vacant houses into valued homes. For over twenty years Homeowners, Realtors and Home Managers have discovered that our strategy of staging and marketing luxury homes produces genuine value. Home Owners and Realtors realize a sale with maximum results in the minimum time. Our carefully screened Home Managers enjoy an enviable lifestyle. This brilliant business model has proven over time to be effective in any market condition.
WHICH ONE WOULD YOU CHOOSE?
"Homes are very much like people - they have their own personalities and styles. And like most people, who look a lot better with clothes on than off, homes show much better with just the right furniture and accessories. Selling a 'naked' home is very difficult. Most people cannot see the potential of a vacant home - they cannot visualize what it will look like. That is why your services are so valuable." Art David, Coldwell Banker Realtor
As a Home Owner, you can sell your home faster and for a premium price. With Showhomes you can also save thousands in holding costs.
As a Realtor, you know that tastefully decorated homes sell faster and for a higher price than vacant houses. With Showhomes you can realize a higher commission, in less time, and always find the home in show-to-sell condition.
Our all-inclusive service includes home staging and much more. We fully furnish and decorate every room in each Showhome, maintain these homes in show-to-sell condition, and provide comprehensive marketing resources, including Web-based programs. With this level of service, it's no wonder Showhomes has helped over 25,000 homeowners sell vacant homes valued over $8 Billion.
Use this section to write about your specific areas of expertise. Do you specialize in first time buyers - listing high end homes - etc. Are there specific market area's that you specialize in? The more you write about your area's of expertise the more knowledgeable you'll sound to a potential buyer or seller.
"I heard about Showhomes through my Realtor. The prospect of relieving me of the utilities and yard maintenance expense, as well as having the house occupied instead of vacant interested me. Our home managers were very pleasant and were careful with our property. The home was decorated to a point beyond my expectations. Our home was on the market for a year prior to our engaging Showhomes. Twenty-six (26) days after Showhomes staged our home, we accepted an offer. That is the best testimonial to the effectiveness of this program."
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