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With so many Americans <a href="https://fortune.com/2020/07/17/people-leaving-cities-coronavirus-data-population-millennials-marriage-families-housing-real-estate-suburbs/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=based-on-demand-in-the-area-renovation-sells-targets-north-shore-for-franchise-expansion-2714151" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">moving</a> to locations where they can have more space and feel comfortable during the COVID-19 pandemic, <a href="https://www.renovationsells.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=based-on-demand-in-the-area-renovation-sells-targets-north-shore-for-franchise-expansion-2714151" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Renovation Sells</a> is finding its pre-sale renovation and design services are in high demand among real estate agents and sellers in the Chicago area. Based in Chicago proper, Renovation Sells’ brand leadership is looking to expand the concept to the North Shore suburbs, where demand has been growing steadily since the brand’s launch in 2017.&nbsp;Since opening its doors for business in Chicago three years ago, the home renovation brand has grown rapidly, rehabbing more than 170 Chicago-area homes for an average of $20,000 per project. Although the brand has always garnered interest from customers in the Chicago suburbs — specifically in the North Shore — Renovation Sells is now franchising and ready to officially expand its footprint. Traffic to Renovation Sells’ website from the North Shore area specifically has seen triple digit increases from Q2 to Q3 of this year — a likely result from COVID-19 moving patterns and increased brand awareness in the Chicagoland area. With a franchisee owning and operating a location in the heart of the suburbs, Valente said their potential for accelerated growth will only increase.&nbsp;“The timing is perfect for us to establish a location in an area that has such a clear need for our services. Because of the interest we have already seen from the North Shore, our franchisee will be set up for success in that market,” said Valente. “Families are reconsidering their living situations amid the pandemic and, at the same time, discovering there are some quick, cosmetic projects that need to happen before they can put their home on the market. That kind of service is more important than ever.”Valente spent the early part of his career as a general contractor and licensed Realtor®, completing more than 500 client construction projects, working with luxury designers and buying and selling his own properties. Although he enjoyed the industry as a whole, the last minute requests and demands that stemmed from custom projects were starting to weigh on him. Many projects often promised a big payout, but in the end took too much time and went over budget due to customer demands. After realizing the opportunity that existed to contract simple, quick projects for families trying to sell their homes, Valente decided to refocus his own business.“I was sick of the BS,” Valente said. “I was tired of working on projects where there was always one more thing —&nbsp;one more change to the plan or additional upgrade that made it impossible to complete on time or make a decent profit.”&nbsp;By establishing a highly lucrative new service that partners mainly with real estate agents, Renovation Sells saw the potential to quickly sweep across the Chicago real estate market and beyond. With that growth potential in mind, a business model that’s easy to replicate and no need for any particular licensing to qualify, Valente says the business was built for franchising from the start. In the brand’s first year, its clients homes sold at an average of 98% of the asking price. In 2019, as word spread, the company saw a whopping 310% increase in sales, and in 2020, the Renovation Sells model has proven to be recession-proof with a 20% year-over-year increase in sales.As the leadership team takes steps to find a new franchisee for the North Shore, Valente asserted that it’s not just about finding someone to franchise with the brand; it's about finding the right person. He notes that Renovation Sells caters perfectly to three types of candidates: general contractors, real estate agents and entrepreneurs who are interested in the industry.&nbsp;“We want people who understand the value of our services,” said Valente. “You don’t need to be a contractor or a real estate agent to perform well. Anyone who has a sincere interest in the real estate and home improvement industries can thrive with our model, but it's critical to understand our value to be able to educate future customers about the impact that our services can make. Believing in a business and its purpose is everything when it comes to growth.”With Renovation Sells’ established customer demand in the Chicago’s North suburbs, the area presents an ideal franchising opportunity for any interested entrepreneurs. With the proper recruiting and training, Valente is confident the brand will see lucrative results with whomever joins the brand.&nbsp;“It’s our first franchise location outside of our corporate location, so they will be getting all our attention in the opening process,” he says. “As we grow and thrive, we want to build a culture of support with all of our franchisees. We’re really looking forward to growing here in the North Shore, and wherever else demand may take us.”The initial investment to franchise with Renovation Sells ranges from $78,208 to $101,142, including a $50,000 franchise fee. The brand is actively seeking franchise owners in Illinois. For more information on franchising with Renovation Sells, please visit <a href="https://www.renovationsells.com/franchise?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=based-on-demand-in-the-area-renovation-sells-targets-north-shore-for-franchise-expansion-2714151" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.renovationsells.com/franchise</a>.

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