HouseMaster
How do I buy my own HouseMaster Franchise?
To buy a HouseMaster franchise requires initial franchise fee is $42,500 as well as at least $25,000 liquid capital. HouseMaster prides itself in providing best of class ongoing support to all of our franchisees. With tiered support structures in place, every franchise is set up for success from day one. Comprehensive training includes sales, marketing, business, technical. Support includes Operations, Finance and Accounting, Hiring and employee development.Ranked as a top Home Inspections franchise by 2026 Entrepreneur Franchise 500®.
$73,878 - $132,689 initial investment range—refer to 2026 HouseMaster FDD for details. $150K net worth required.
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About
Since 1971, HouseMaster® has provided a variety of home inspection services as a nationally recognized industry leader. Franchise owners in more than 200 locations experience the benefits of HouseMaster’s proven business model, including:
Highly Scalable Model: With a relatively low initial investment and high service demand, the long-term revenue potential is substantial. 20% of franchise owners have been with HouseMaster for over 20 years, and a significant number are multi-unit owners.
No Industry Experience Required: By utilizing an executive ownership model where you make the decisions and manage your own business, you have the choice to start up on your own or build a team.
Award-Winning Recognition: With more than 50 years of success, HouseMaster has been recognized by leading organizations within the franchising space, such as Entrepreneur Franchise 500®, Franchise Business Review Top 200, and Franchise Times Top 400®.
Why HouseMaster?
HouseMaster is proud to be a part of Neighborly®, the world’s leading home services franchisor with 19 brands and more than 5,500 locations focused on repairing, maintaining, and enhancing properties. Utilizing decades of experience and scale from this multi-brand portfolio, our franchise owners enjoy distinct advantages like:
Prime Territories: With available territories in some of the fastest-growing markets, there’s ample space and demand to establish your franchise. Better yet, thanks to designated territories, you’ll be able to collaborate and share best practices with other HouseMaster locations instead of compete for the same customers.
ProTradeNet® Buying Power: Exclusively available to Neighborly brand franchise owners, you’ll have access to discounts and rebates from over 250 preferred vendors. In 2025, Neighborly brand franchise owners earned a collective $8.3M in rebates.
$6,000 Veteran Discount**: We are proud to partner with VetFran and offer franchise fee discounts for qualified veterans. With more than 425 current Veteran owners across Neighborly brands, we’re committed to helping transitioning and current Veterans achieve their business goals.
Training & Support
HouseMaster franchise owners benefit from specialized training, operations, and support systems, including:
Training Program & Business Coach: In-depth marketing and sales training as you get started, plus a consultant to answer questions and provide guidance as you grow.
Local & National Marketing Expertise: SEO & PPC guidance set the stage for integrated plans and tactics in your market that focus on customer acquisition, retention, and reactivation.
Ongoing Education & Owner Collaboration: Comprehensive opportunities such as regional training events and national conferences to ensure you have the knowledge to function at the top of your game.
Digital Integration: In an increasingly tech-focused world, local landing pages, social media presence, and custom sales support software make it easier to provide the best experience for customers.
Ideal Candidate
Our franchise owners come from all walks of life. Some have held positions in corporate environments and are looking for a career change, while others have worked in the industry and are looking to lead their own business. No matter their background, our franchise owners embody characteristics such as:
- Entrepreneurial spirit driven to set and achieve goals
- Desire to build genuine relationships with customers, employees, and other franchisees
- Commitment to delivering consistent, high-quality service
- Accountable to financial responsibilities and requirements
The culture across the entire family of brands is embodied by the Neighborly Code of Values, which emphasizes the importance of fostering a set of ideals that guide the organization. These elements, while small to some, set Neighborly and HouseMaster franchise owners apart from the competition.
* Refer to Item 19 of the 2026 HouseMaster SPV LLC Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for complete details.
** Refer to Item 5 of the 2026 HouseMaster SPV LLC Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for complete details.
* This information may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts, and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.
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