1851

At <a href="http://showhomesfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=crains-chicago-business-showhomes-goes-beyond-traditional-staging-with-home-manager-program-10918" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Showhomes</a>, home staging means more than just placing rugs, lamps and table settings. The Nashville-based company&#39;s home staging often includes real people who move into the houses until they&#39;re sold.&nbsp;

Mike and Janine Callahan, who own <a href="http://showhomes.1851franchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=crains-chicago-business-showhomes-goes-beyond-traditional-staging-with-home-manager-program-10918" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Showhomes</a> of Fox Valley &amp; Naperville and are also Home Managers themselves, have lived in 11 different homes since 2010. Currently, the couple is living in a 7,500-square-foot five-bedroom home in St. Charles. Gary Kahn, a Home Manager on the North Shore of Chicago, is currently living in the recently restored Oscar Mayer mansion in Evanston, a home that has been staged by another Showhomes franchisee, Barbara Bliss.

&quot;It&#39;s a chance to live large for less,&quot; Bliss told Crain&#39;s.&nbsp;

Many Home Managers are relocated executives, empty nesters or people who are in some sort of life transition, but other times, people simply enjoy living in exciting new areas and homes. The program is beneficial to the seller as well, providing peace of mind if they&#39;re no longer able to live in their home while it&#39;s on the market.&nbsp;Showhomes&#39; Home Manager program really helps people get excited about a space.&nbsp;

&quot;When buyers walk into the kitchen, open the cabinets and see all our things in there, it feels like a home they will live in,&quot; Janine Callahan said to Crain&#39;s. &quot;Not like a place that&#39;s artificially staged.&quot;

<a href="http://www.chicagobusiness.com/realestate/20170209/CRED0701/170209838/nashville-based-showhomes-enlists-people-to-stage-and-live-in-for?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=crains-chicago-business-showhomes-goes-beyond-traditional-staging-with-home-manager-program-10918" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here</a> to read the original article.

Crain's Chicago Business: Showhomes Goes Beyond Traditional Staging with Home Manager Program

1851 Franchise

People who move into the brand's staged homes help sellers by making sure a home is always ready for a showing.

crains-chicago-business-showhomes-goes-beyond-traditional-staging-with-home-manager-program

TruBlue Home Service Ally

Why TruBlue is the Ideal Franchise for Multi-Unit Owners: Scalable Growth With a Purpose

why-trublue-is-the-ideal-franchise-for-multi-unit-owners-scalable-growth-with-a-purpose

Onigilly Japanese Kitchen

Koji Kanematsu Turned a 2,000-Year-Old Japanese Staple Into One of the Most Scalable Restaurant Franchise Models

koji-kanematsu-turned-a-2000-year-old-japanese-staple-into-one-of-the-most-scalable-restaurant-franchise-models

Lindora

Celebrating the Nurse Behind the Mission: How Melinda Endricks Is Powering Lindora’s Growth and Impact Nationwide

celebrating-the-nurse-behind-the-mission-how-melinda-endricks-is-powering-lindoras-growth-and-impact-nationwide

Sola Salons

Sola Salons Targets Chicago for Strategic Franchise Growth

sola-salons-targets-chicago-for-strategic-franchise-growth

Melting Pot

Photo of Melting Pot white chocolate fondue

How Melting Pot Franchisees Drive Year-Round Success Through Strategic Promotions and Local Marketing

melting-pot-franchise-year-round-success

Buying a Franchise Masterclass

 Franchise Opportunities

Get Support Buying a Franchise

How to Buy a Franchise White Paper

How to Buy a Franchise

How to Sell Franchises

How to Grow a Franchise

Find a Franchise Supplier

1851 Franchise Opportunities

Franchisor News

Franchisor Power Rankings

FranCamp Mastermind Summit

Franchise Resources

What ALEC-Laffer's Report Means for Franchising

Website Awards

Power Rankings

About 1851

Advertise on 1851

Contact 1851 Editorial

Terms of Use

1851 Login

GROWTH CLUB LOGIN

facebook

instagram

twitter

linkedin

youtube

DoorDash Expansion Could Reshape Delivery and Operations for Franchise Brands - 1851 Franchise

DoorDash Expansion Could Reshape Delivery and Operations for Franchise Brands

doordash-acquistions-deliveroo-sevenrooms

Crumbl Franchise Investment - TSG Consumer Partners -  1851 Franchise

TSG Consumer Partners Takes Minority Stake in Crumbl, Signaling Franchise Growth Potential

crumbl-franchise-investment-tsg-consumer

Yum Brands Reports Strong Q1 Results with Big Boost from Taco Bell

yum-brands-reports-strong-q1-results-with-big-boost-from-taco-bell

QSR: McDonald’s Gains Momentum With Chicken Innovation, Value Deals and Franchisee Support

mcdonalds-franchise-recovery-chicken-strategy-value-deals-2025

The Future of Franchising: Trends and Predictions for 2025 and Beyond

the-future-of-franchising-trends-and-predictions-for-2025-and-beyond

Layoffs Surge to Pandemic-Era Highs, Opening Doors for Franchise Growth

layoffs-surge-to-pandemic-era-highs-opening-doors-for-franchise-growth

Franchisee spotlight image with Randy and Sandy Craft, Children's Lighthouse logo on blue background

The Crafts’ Successful Journey from New Parents to Children’s Lighthouse Franchisees

the-crafts-successful-journey-from-new-parents-to-childrens-lighthouse-franchisees

District Taco Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data for 2025

franchise-deep-dive-district-tacos-franchise-costs-fees-profit-and-data

Franchisee spotlight image with photo of Robert Trujillo and UWRG logo on blue background

How Robert Trujillo Expanded His Construction Business With UWRG

how-robert-trujillo-expanded-his-construction-business-with-uwrg

Health Care Professional in the Non-Profit Space Brings TruBlue to North Pittsburgh

health-care-professional-in-the-non-profit-space-brings-trublue-to-north-pittsburgh

The Ultimate Guide to Selling Franchises: Building Your Brand’s Growth Machine

ultimate-guide-to-selling-franchises

Crain's Chicago Business: Showhomes Goes Beyond Traditional Staging with Home Manager Program

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS