Ranked as a top Home Inspections franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®. $326K average gross sales for 2-unit owners!* No industry experience required to join the 200+ franchise locations who benefit from highly scalable services and a business model backed by 45+ years of expertise.
About HouseMaster
Since 1971, HouseMaster® has provided a variety of home inspection services as a nationally recognized industry leader. Franchise owners in more than 200 locations experience the benefits of HouseMaster’s proven business model, including:
Highly Scalable Model: With a relatively low initial investment and high service demand, the long-term revenue potential is substantial. 20% of franchise owners have been with HouseMaster for over 20 years, and a significant number are multi-unit owners.
No Industry Experience Required: By utilizing an executive ownership model where you make the decisions and manage your own business, you have the choice to start up on your own or build a team.
Award-Winning Recognition: With more than 50 years of success, HouseMaster has been recognized by leading organizations within the franchising space, such as Entrepreneur Franchise 500®, Franchise Business Review Top 200, and Franchise Times Top 400®.
WHY CHOOSE HOUSEMASTER?
HouseMaster is proud to be a part of Neighborly®, the world’s largest home services franchisor with 19 brands and more than 5,500 locations focused on repairing, maintaining, and enhancing properties. Utilizing decades of experience and scale from this multi-brand portfolio, our franchise owners enjoy distinct advantages like:Prime Territories: With available territories in some of the fastest-growing markets, there’s ample space and demand to establish your franchise. Better yet, thanks to designated territories, you’ll be able to collaborate and share best practices with other HouseMaster locations instead of compete for the same customers.
ProTradeNet® Buying Power: Exclusively available to Neighborly brand franchise owners, you’ll have access to discounts and rebates from over 250 preferred vendors. In 2024, Neighborly brand franchise owners earned a collective $7.9M in rebates.
$6,000 Veteran Discount**: We are proud to partner with VetFran and offer franchise fee discounts for qualified veterans. With more than 425 current Veteran owners across Neighborly brands, we’re committed to helping transitioning and current Veterans achieve their business goals.
TRAINING & SUPPORT
HouseMaster franchise owners benefit from specialized training, operations, and support systems, including:Training Program & Business Coach: In-depth marketing and sales training as you get started, plus a consultant to answer questions and provide guidance as you grow.
Local & National Marketing Expertise: SEO & PPC guidance set the stage for integrated plans and tactics in your market that focus on customer acquisition, retention, and reactivation.
Ongoing Education & Owner Collaboration: Comprehensive opportunities such as regional training events and national conferences to ensure you have the knowledge to function at the top of your game.
Digital Integration: In an increasingly tech-focused world, local landing pages, social media presence, and custom sales support software make it easier to provide the best experience for customers.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
Our franchise owners come from all walks of life. Some have held positions in corporate environments and are looking for a career change, while others have worked in the industry and are looking to lead their own business. No matter their background, our franchise owners embody characteristics such as:- Entrepreneurial spirit driven to set and achieve goals
- Desire to build genuine relationships with customers, employees, and other franchisees
- Commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality service
- Accountable to financial responsibilities and requirements
* Figures represent the total average gross sales across 206 franchised businesses (ranging from 1-unit and up to 8-unit franchised business owners) open and reporting between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024. See Item 19 of the HouseMaster SPV LLC 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document for full details.
** Refer to Item 5 of the 2025 HouseMaster SPV LLC Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.
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HouseMaster Financial Data
The following financial information was provided by HouseMaster to give you more information about the costs associated with a HouseMaster opportunity
Minimum Cash Required
$25,000
Franchise Fee
$42,500
Total Investment Range
$58,825 - $92,675
Net Worth Required
$150,000
HouseMaster Testimonials
Get to know the Neighborly brands in your territory. There are ways we can help to grow each other’s businesses.
Tim Paino
Stick with the system that HouseMaster and Neighborly provides for success. It works!
Garrett Daly
Neighborly is so much more than just a brand. It’s a support system—a team that works behind the scenes to help with establishing the name and brand.
Melissa Boggs
If you have good customer service and marketing skills and experience, you can make it in this business. The trade can be taught.
Kathy Hortsman
HouseMaster | Brand President | Josh McCormick
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Available Locations:
Single & multi-unit opportunities available throughout the US. EXCLUDING: FL, IL, IN, NC, NH, NJ, NY, RI, SD.
Business Type:
Franchise
MINIMUM CASH REQUIRED:
$25,000
Financing Assistance
3rd Party
Training Provided:
Yes
VETERANS
SPECIAL OFFER
$6,000 off initial franchise fee for qualified Veterans via VetFran.