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JOE HOMEBUYER

JOE HOMEBUYER is a real estate investment business dealing in residential and commercial properties. Franchisees buy, rehabilitate and sell properties, hold rentals, or assign purchase contracts using the brand's systems.

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Investment and fees

What it costs to open and operate

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Upfront investment

Total initial investment

$131,200 – $444,500

USD. Includes the $50,000 franchise fee, $5,000-$150,000 for property purchase and repair, and $40,000-$70,000 for about six months of additional funds. Assumes home operation; interest and other financing expenses are excluded.

Initial franchise fee

$50,000

Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.

USD. Standard fee for one territory, paid in full at signing. Qualified veterans may receive a 10% discount. Generally nonrefundable, with specified exceptions for training, suitability and failure to open.

Selected fees

  • RoyaltyTransaction-based fees, USD: $500 minimum and $6,000 cap per transaction

    Assignments: 9% of net transaction sales price through $500,000 in calendar-year aggregate transaction sales prices, then 7%. Sale, hold and delayed-sale transactions: 5%, then 4% on the same tiers. Due at final execution or closing.

  • Advertising contributionNational advertising: $200 USD per month in the disclosure; may rise to $1,000 per month

    Pay national fees one month ahead; they count toward local spending. A regional fund may be created, capped monthly at $5,000 for Level 1 or $8,000 for Level 2, with local-spending credit. Up to $500 per sale, assignment or hold transaction may also be imposed, due with transaction fees, without local-spending credit. All amounts are USD.

  • Local marketing$5,000-$8,000 USD monthly may be required if approved marketing strategies are not implemented

    Level 1: $5,000; Level 2: $8,000. These monthly totals include territory, regional and national spending. Approved alternatives may reduce or waive the requirement. Shortfalls may be collected as national fees on the fifth of the next month. Spending up to $15,000 USD per month may be recommended, not required.

These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.

Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.

Ownership and support

What owning this franchise involves

Your role

Run property transactions yourself or appoint a manager to lead daily operations.

Owner involvement
Day-to-day owner participation is recommended, not required.
Main responsibilities
Report properties put under contract within 24 hours and follow the brand's transaction procedures.
Manager requirements
Managers must complete required training and sign confidentiality and non-compete commitments.

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Disclosure document

The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.

JOE HOMEBUYER FRANCHISING, LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. ISSUANCE DATE: April 18, 2025.

An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.