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The&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nar.realtor/magazine/real-estate-news/top-10-issues-that-will-impact-real-estate-in-2025?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=hometeam-prepares-for-a-dynamic-2025-real-estate-market-equipping-homebuyers-and-franchise-owners-for-success-2728516" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">2025 real estate market</a> is set to bring a mix of challenges and opportunities for industry players, including homebuyers, real estate agents and home inspection companies.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hometeamfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=hometeam-prepares-for-a-dynamic-2025-real-estate-market-equipping-homebuyers-and-franchise-owners-for-success-2728516" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">HomeTeam Inspection Service</a>, the home inspection brand with an innovative approach and commitment to supporting its franchise owners, is well-positioned to navigate these dynamics.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cook-a2810b8b/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=hometeam-prepares-for-a-dynamic-2025-real-estate-market-equipping-homebuyers-and-franchise-owners-for-success-2728516" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Matt Cook</a>, the Director of Business Development at&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/hometeaminspectionservice/info">HomeTeam</a>, recently shared his insights on the trends shaping the market and how the company is gearing up to meet the needs of buyers and franchise owners alike.<h3>Key Trends in the 2025 Real Estate Market</h3>One of the most significant factors driving the market in 2025 is the shift from a seller-driven market to a buyer-driven one. “Housing inventory has more than doubled — and in some cases tripled — compared to a couple of years ago. Some of this is due to sellers realizing that the prices they were asking for a couple of years ago are no longer viable,” said Cook. “Increased inventory is great because you can’t have more transactions without it, but it also leads to more negotiation between buyers and sellers. I expect to see that back-and-forth negotiation increase significantly in the spring and summer of 2025.”Cook says the influx of realtors during the pandemic is also shaping the market. “Between January 2020 and December 2021, there was a 60% increase in the number of real estate agents in the U.S.,” he said. “This spike happened because it was so easy to sell a house during that period. Anyone could become a real estate agent, and online classes made it even more accessible. Now, as the market has shifted, many agents are struggling.”<h3>Impact on Home Inspections</h3>The&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/hometeaminspectionservice/hometeam-inspection-services-matt-cook-gives-an-inside-look-on-real-estate-market-and-future-of-home-inspections-2727773#stories">shifting market trends</a> have a direct impact on the demand for home inspections. Cook highlights that in recent years, some buyers waived inspections, but that trend is reversing. “That’s no longer the case, except in a few regions like Maryland and Massachusetts,” he said. “In fact, Massachusetts recently passed a law requiring that offers on homes cannot include whether or not a home inspection will be conducted, which protects buyers.”According to Cook, insurance inspections are also on the rise. “In some regions of the country, major insurance companies have started requiring inspections for new policies when no inspection was done at the time of purchase,” he said. “While these are not full-fledged home inspections, they check critical components like roofs, foundations and other major systems.”Despite the challenges,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/hometeaminspectionservice/hometeam-inspection-service-opens-10-units-achieves-steady-revenue-growth-in-2024-2728313#stories">HomeTeam’s revenue grew by 7.5% in 2024</a>, even during a down market. Looking ahead, Cook said, “With the market expected to recover in 2025, I anticipate a substantial revenue increase for us.”<h3>Challenges and Opportunities in 2025</h3>One emerging opportunity is tied to reverse mortgages and home equity lines among baby boomers. “About 74% of baby boomers own their homes, compared to a national average of 63%, and 55% plan to remain in their homes indefinitely,” said Cook. “Many see homeownership as the cornerstone of their financial stability. As they look for ways to leverage that equity — whether to support their retirement or transfer wealth to their children — we anticipate a growing market for home inspections tied to reverse mortgages and similar financial products.”<h3>Strategies for Supporting Franchise Owners</h3>HomeTeam is implementing several initiatives to help its franchise owners thrive in 2025. “We’re pushing the boundaries of digital marketing to ensure our franchise owners stay competitive. We’re implementing strategies that maximize online visibility and lead generation,” Cook said.In 2024, the company also&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/hometeaminspectionservice/hometeam-inspection-podcast-takes-franchise-owner-training-into-a-new-place-2728294">launched a podcast</a> for franchise owners, offering internal training content and business coaching. “Already, it has been downloaded for nearly 1,900 hours of listening time, which is equivalent to us having dedicated a full-time employee to training,” Cook said. Additionally, HomeTeam has&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/hometeaminspectionservice/top-5-reasons-to-buy-a-hometeam-inspection-service-franchise-2728293#stories">streamlined its franchise transfer process</a>, facilitating 15 transfers over the past few years to help long-time owners exit successfully.<h3>Opportunities for Expansion</h3>According to Cook, the biggest growth opportunity for franchise owners lies in maximizing existing territories. “Most of our franchise owners hold less than 15% market share in their territories, which means there’s significant room for growth without needing to purchase additional territory,” he said. “By focusing on building relationships with real estate agents and consistently improving service delivery, owners can capture more of the market.”In addition, growth in non-traditional areas like insurance inspections and pre-listing inspections offers new revenue streams. As Cook put it, “By fine-tuning relationship-building strategies and capitalizing on market recovery, franchise owners can expand their businesses effectively in 2025.”<h3>A Bright Outlook</h3>HomeTeam Inspection Service is prepared to tackle the evolving challenges of the 2025 real estate market head-on. With a strong focus on innovation and franchise owner support, the company is ensuring that both its clients and franchise owners are set up for success in the year ahead.To find out more information on costs to buy this franchise, please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/hometeaminspectionservice">https://1851franchise.com/hometeaminspectionservice</a>.

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