MILFORD, Ohio — HomeTeam Inspection Service, the 200-plus-unit home inspection franchise, is continuing its impressive growth trajectory with a strong start to 2025. The brand reported an 8% revenue increase in Q1 compared to the same period in 2024 and the best February in company history for revenue generation. In addition to the success of existing franchise owners, the system continues to grow.

HomeTeam opened three new franchise locations in the first quarter and currently has six more in various stages of development. This growth coincides with a significant increase in franchise inquiries compared to last year.

“The number of people interested in buying a HomeTeam franchise is up a remarkable amount this year, over 2024,” said Director of Business Development Matt Cook. “We’re seeing real, organic growth, and the stability in the real estate market is encouraging prospective franchise owners to start their journeys.”

With interest rates stabilizing, people are becoming more comfortable with current mortgage rates, and markets are beginning to move again, decreasing inventory shortages that were previously a significant hurdle for the real estate industry and ancillary businesses.

According to Cook, nearly three-quarters of HomeTeam franchise owners are either meeting or exceeding last year’s performance levels, demonstrating the strength of the brand’s business model, even in a transitioning market.

"I believe the stability of interest rates is playing a key role in our growth," Cook said. “As inventory levels increase in many markets and people become more comfortable with current mortgage rates, we're seeing stronger activity across most regions of the country."

With an innovative package pricing strategy, HomeTeam franchise owners are now able to make even more of each engagement. By offering a bundle of services, like a traditional home inspection, radon test, and mold test for a single price, HomeTeam has reliably increased its average transaction amount while providing an even more holistic service.

“We’ve also partnered with Inspector Services Group to offer warranties on our inspections, which provides tremendous value to customers,” Cook said. “Unlike traditional home warranties, we’re warranting our inspection work rather than the home itself. This means that if something we inspect — and verify is safe and working during our visit — fails within the next 90 days, ISG will provide financial assistance for repair or replacement.”

Further developing additional strategic partnerships with real estate brokerages like Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Keller Williams has further strengthened HomeTeam’s market position. Looking ahead, HomeTeam anticipates continued growth throughout the year, with plans to launch a new advanced inspection platform to enhance reporting capabilities, as it maintains a steady growth trajectory nationwide.

ABOUT HOMETEAM INSPECTION SERVICE

Founded in 1992, HomeTeam Inspection Service is a full-service, independent home inspection franchise serving home buyers, sellers and real estate agents. For 30 years, HomeTeam has built a reputation for providing professional, reliable, efficient and accurate inspections on both residential and commercial property, focusing on electrical and plumbing systems, HVAC, exterior and siding, gutters and drainage, mold inspections, air quality reports and much more. Unlike other inspection companies, HomeTeam sends a team of certified inspectors to every appointment in order to provide a better and faster inspection, every single time. The brand’s reputation for excellence has made them a top choice among real estate agents and earned them the title of #1 home inspection franchise by Entrepreneur magazine's 2022 Franchise 500 listing. Now, HomeTeam Inspection Service has grown to include over 200 territories nationwide. For more information about HomeTeam please visit https://www.hometeam.com.