The Lifestyle Benefits of Being a Renovation Sells Franchisee

Renovation Sells, the fastest-growing presale home renovation franchise, helps both real estate agents and homeowners sell their homes for the highest amount possible with simple renovations. Buyers want up-to-date, move-in ready homes, sellers want to get the most out of their home sales, and small business owners want to succeed while doing what they love. A turnkey general contracting and interior design solution ensures a home enters the market looking its best, solving some of the frustrations that both buyers and sellers often feel.

Since starting to franchise the concept in 2021, Renovation Sells has continued to attract entrepreneurs from all over the country who are looking to get in on the ground floor of a brand primed for major expansion. The business model offers franchisees several unique and attractive lifestyle benefits, including the ability to operate without expensive inventory, a large staff or a brick-and-mortar facility, the chance to make a difference in their community and take control of their own destiny while doing something different every day. 

Lisa Masys is the owner of Renovation Sells in Cincinnati. Growing up, Masys’ mother was a successful real estate agent, and their family worked together to help prepare listings for the market. After graduating college and trying the typical nine-to-five job, Masys became an accredited home stager, which helped her transition to become a real estate agent herself. Now, she is thrilled to be able to build a fulfilling career with Renovation Sells.

“I knew that Renovation Sells was the right brand for me when I met the team and saw the enthusiasm they had around what they do — I carry that same enthusiasm,” she said. “The concept had a proven track record, and it was accepted by realtors and homeowners, which would allow me to be an independent business owner while also having the backing of a team that could help me serve the people in my backyard. Being a local owner is a great honor.”

And Masys says this ability to invest in a service-oriented business was one of the primary advantages that attracted her to the brand. “Most of my life, I’ve felt most fulfilled when servicing others,” she said. “As a real estate agent, I see a huge need for presale home renovations, and I want to give homeowners the opportunity to make their listing shine. I’ve been around the real estate market for so long, so I have a true passion for this service and understand the return on investment it can provide both agents and homeowners. I’m excited to tell more and more people about what we do.”

Masys also says she knew she had the opportunity to join an exciting movement in the real estate industry. “Just as I saw home staging become commonplace in the real estate industry over the past decade, I believe that will be the same for presale home renovations,” she said. “Sellers want their home to look good, buyers want move-in ready homes, and real estate agents want to help their clients get the most money. That is why this service is going to really take off, and I’m proud to be a part of it.”

Will Allen, the owner of Renovation Sells Charlotte, was first introduced to home renovation through his previous construction industry experience. After receiving his real estate license, the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and Allen knew he needed to find something new. While looking at construction and real estate franchise opportunities, he quickly landed on Renovation Sells.

“I chose to open a Renovation Sells because it was the perfect marriage of my skill set. I'm a licensed real estate agent and general contractor by trade,” Allen said. “I saw the need for this service almost daily working with clients. Selling a home can be completely overwhelming, and renovations are typically the hardest part. We exist to make the homeowner’s and agent’s lives easier and help them get absolute top dollar for their listings. We are the only people in town that do this, so realtors really light up when they hear about what we are doing, and homeowners are thrilled.”

When it comes to the Renovation Sells business model, Allen says scalability was one of the most attractive benefits. “Most other concepts require a lot of inventory, a large staff or even a storefront space,” he said. “Renovation Sells allows you to grow a successful business without that large capital investment.”

At the end of the day, as a Renovation Sells Owner, Allen says he is most excited to build a sustainable business that will allow him and his family to enjoy the quality of life that is hard to achieve outside of entrepreneurship. 

Ryan LeBrun, the owner of Renovation Sells in Naperville, Illinois, comes from a background in working as both a real estate agent and a franchise consultant. LeBrun says he has always had an entrepreneurial spirit, handling odd jobs around the neighborhood when he was a child. As he got older, he realized the entrepreneurial benefits of real estate and franchising, which is why Renovation Sells proved to be the perfect fit. 

“I realized I wasn’t built for the nine-to-five life — I wanted control of my own future,” said LeBrun. “I knew I would get those things from Renovation Sells without feeling like I was going at it alone. Renovation Sells fills a unique need in the market with a service that no one else is offering. I could see that I would have the backing of a proven business model and a passionate team dedicated to ensuring I am successful.” 

And as opposed to the tedium of corporate America, LeBrun says he also knew Renovation Sells would offer an exciting adventure where every day was different. “It isn’t monotonous — some days I am establishing relationships with real estate agents, some days I am working with contractors, some days I am going to job sites,” he said. “That is what is so fun about it.” 

LeBrun says what he’s enjoyed most about Renovation Sells ownership is the ability to see a vision come to life while also being a trusted resource for the people in his community.

“I’ve always loved walking into a space and imagining what it can become,” said LeBrun. “Working with the realtors and homeowners to bring that vision to fruition has been so satisfying. By doing what we do, we open up opportunities for both buyers and sellers in this area. Younger people my age want homes that are move-in ready, and it can be hard to find those in older communities. So being able to open up those homes to new buyers is a lot of fun. I truly want to help people, and I take great pride in ensuring homeowners can protect and maximize what is likely the largest investment in their life. With this business, the sky's the limit.”

Renovation Sells CEO Michael Valente says the team takes great pride in providing qualified and passionate business owners like these three with an attractive and unique path to success.

“Incoming franchisees are excited to see our forward-thinking approach to the real estate industry,” said Valente. “As we grow rapidly, it is important to build our franchise family with people who are ready to take their career to the next level and who have a passion for helping people meet their real estate selling goals. The beauty of Renovation Sells is that anyone who understands the turnkey nature of the business and who lives in an area with a target demographic can go far with the brand. Now, we are excited to continue helping prospective franchisees achieve their entrepreneurial dreams while also providing a much-needed service to communities across the country.”

The initial investment to franchise with Renovation Sells ranges from $78,208 to $101,142, including a $50,000 franchise fee, making it much lower than most competitors. For more information, please visit https://franchise.renovationsells.com/.