HomeTeam Inspection Service

Since 2000, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danny-blankenship-373b607?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=after-20-years-in-business-this-north-central-florida-hometeam-owner-is-continuing-to-grow-into-his-success-2717258" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Danny Blankenship</a> has been leading the competition in North Central Florida with <a href="https://www.hometeam.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=after-20-years-in-business-this-north-central-florida-hometeam-owner-is-continuing-to-grow-into-his-success-2717258" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HomeTeam Inspection Service</a> — a 200-plus-location home inspection brand known for its unique team-based approach.&nbsp;Born in Alaska, Blankenship is a self-described military brat who has spent time living all around the country, coming to land in Ocala, Florida.&nbsp;“My professional background is pretty broad. I was working in construction infrastructure early on in my career, and I eventually got into the transportation industry,” said Blankenship. “When I got tired of traveling, about 21 years ago, I read about the HomeTeam Inspection franchise opportunity and decided to make a call. At the time, I didn’t even know what a home inspector was, but I took the leap.”Now, 20 years and almost 15,000 home inspections later, HomeTeam of Ocala is a booming business.&nbsp;“North Central Florida is a flourishing area that’s only continuing to grow as younger generations are moving out of big cities and coming here for more space,” Blankenship said. “We also have quite a few retirees in the area, so we can leverage business across multiple generations. Additionally, Ocala is the <a href="https://www.visitflorida.com/travel-ideas/articles/world-horse-capital-ocala/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=after-20-years-in-business-this-north-central-florida-hometeam-owner-is-continuing-to-grow-into-his-success-2717258" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Horse Capital of the World</a>, and about 15% of our business comes from horse owners who are buying large properties to build a home, as well as barns and stables.”<h4>How HomeTeam Supports Franchisees Like Blankenship&nbsp;</h4><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-long-cfe-93b0637/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=after-20-years-in-business-this-north-central-florida-hometeam-owner-is-continuing-to-grow-into-his-success-2717258" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HomeTeam President Adam Long</a> couldn’t be happier that Blankenship chose a career with HomeTeam those two decades ago.&nbsp;“Danny is the ideal franchisee, because he understands and believes in the business model that we have created,” Long said. “He works hard and is passionate about his business. We’re proud of his success and are thrilled to have him as a local HomeTeam owner.”&nbsp;After 20 years, how does Blankenship continue to find success with his HomeTeam franchise?&nbsp;“Customer satisfaction,” he said. “If you don't take great care of your customers, you won’t be in business for long. Right now, I’m handling inspections for grandchildren after I serviced their grandparents’ houses years ago. It’s great to be able to reach multiple generations in our community and maintain a strong business even throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.”Blankenship said the amount of business he has received throughout the pandemic hasn’t changed much — but the protocols for his employees have.&nbsp;“We now wear protective masks for everything we do. We have to look at inspections differently and take health and safety into consideration. There are still a lot of uncertainties about COVID-19, and we want to respect our customers as much as possible.”And that care for the customer shows in HomeTeam’s numbers. In 2020, a year that saw a <a href="https://www.nar.realtor/blogs/economists-outlook/september-2020-existing-home-sales-rise-to-6-5-million?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=after-20-years-in-business-this-north-central-florida-hometeam-owner-is-continuing-to-grow-into-his-success-2717258" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">marked increase in home sales</a> across the U.S., HomeTeam’s overall revenue surged by 20% compared to the previous year, far outpacing even the rise in home sales. The brand completed over 60,000 home inspections in 2020, and its teams are already on pace to beat that number in 2021.<h4>How HomeTeam’s Business Is Growing Year After Year</h4>Back home in Ocala, Blankenship said his 2020 sales were about 55% above what they were in 2019. For 2021, Blankenship said he expects to be about 40% above 2020 with well over 1,000 inspections completed.&nbsp;“HomeTeam has been growing since it was first established in the ‘90s, but it has spread like wildfire in recent years,” Long said. “It’s one of those things that, once it caught on, it took over. There’s really no one else in the industry offering what we offer, and because of the depth of our history and experience, we are well-prepared as a company to make the most of that unique position and help show more real estate agents and consumers the value of a high-quality home inspection.”For more information about HomeTeam Inspection Service, visit <a href="http://www.hometeam.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=after-20-years-in-business-this-north-central-florida-hometeam-owner-is-continuing-to-grow-into-his-success-2717258" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.hometeam.com</a>.

After 20 Years in Business, This North Central Florida HomeTeam Owner is Continuing To Grow Into His Success

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As a valued HomeTeam Inspection Service owner, Danny Blankenship has led his Ocala, Florida-area business to success with nearly 15,000 home inspections and counting.

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