Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

  • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC
1 Campus Dr.
Parsippany, NJ 7054
  • (866) 616-4244 / (973) 407-7642
  • (973) 407-8801 (Fax)

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offers a full range of services to brokers, sales associates and home buyers and sellers. Using innovative technology, sophisticated business systems and the broad appeal of a lifestyle brand, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate embodies the future of the real estate industry while remaining grounded in the tradition of home. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC is a subsidiary of Realogy Corporation, a global provider of real estate and relocation services. The Better Homes and Gardens name has been a staple of American life since its inception in 1924.

Franchisor Background

Year Established: 2007

Franchising Since: 2008

Operating Units

Franchised Units 72 100.0%
Company-Owned Units 0 0.0%
Total Operating Units 72 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 72 100.0% In 8 States
Canada 0 0.0% In 0 Provinces
International 0 0.0% In 0 Foreign Countries
Total 72 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
New Hampshire 18
Maine 7
Pennsylvania 7

Registered in the following Registration States

California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia, Alberta

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member Yes
CFA Member Yes
Franchisee Association? Yes, is a member
Size of Corporate Staff 15
Site Selection
Assistance
No
Lease Negotiation Assistance No
Financial Assistance Yes, Indirect

Marketing Support

Co-Op Advertising Yes
National Advertising Yes
Regional Advertising No
Local Advertising No
Marketing Materials Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/Rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Site Signs, Television Ads
Additional Services: Grand Opening, In-House Marketing, Newsletter, Online Extranet

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing Included
Central Purchasing Included
Field Operation Evaluation Included
Field Training Included
Initial Store Opening Included
Inventory Control N/A
Franchisee Newsletter Included
Regional or National Meetings Included
800 Telephone Hotline Included

Training

(no data available)
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth $500K
Cash Investment $35-90K
Total Investment $48-90K
Average Total Investment $69K

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $35K
Average Franchise Fee $35K
On-Going Royalty 6%
Average Royalty 6%
Advertising Fee 0% - Currently, subject to change

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees Varies
Average Number of Part-Time Employees N/A
Space Needs (in square feet) 1800-3500
Preferred Site Types Free Standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
Encourages Conversions Yes
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 4
General Business Experience 4
Specific Industry Experience 5
Formal Education 4
Psychological Profile 4
Personal Interviews 4
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 10
Term of Renewal Period 10
Passive Ownership? Not Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
No
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months N/A
USA Yes, All United States
Canada Yes, All Canada
Overseas Yes, All Countries
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