Flat Rate Realty opened in 2004 and began franchising two years later. The concept is a classy image for the discount real estate business, and it works by educating the customer so that they no longer have to pay high commissions for full service. It offers sellers a low, flat rate to list their home, [...]

HomeWell Senior Care was originally founded in 1996, and continues today in its mission to care for seniors and their families in the comfort of their home. It now has over 30 independently owned and operated offices in the US and Canada.

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Ken D’Angelo founded HomeVestors of America in 1989 and began franchising in 1996. Based in Dallas, the company buys undervalued houses, then sells them for profit. Some home sellers will take a substantial discount off their asking price if they get a cash offer, can close quickly and can sell the house without any repair [...]

Len Franckowiak founded the Home Building Institute (HBI), a school that taught about the different facets and trades of home building. One of the courses at HBI, Old House Rehab, dealt with the inspection and analysis of old houses. Realtors would take the class to learn about older homes and would often call on Franckowiak [...]

World Inspection Network (W.I.N.) was founded in 1993 by Tom and Dianne Knapp. In 1994 W.I.N. expanded into franchising. The privately held company has locations in more than 25 states across the United States. It is based in Seattle.

Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Property Damage Appraisers inspect automobiles, homes and heavy equipment. The company also provides lease turn-in condition reports, vehicle protective coating inspections and mechanical warranty inspections.

Founded by Roland Bates in 1987, National Property Inspections Inc. (NPI) provides commercial and residential inspections, as well as government, insurance, and corporate relocation inspections.NPI offers computerized on-site inspection reporting that meets standards set by the American Society of Home Inspectors and the National Association of Home Inspectors. Inspectors provide property inspections that include the [...]

Southern Scottish Inns Inc. and Red Carpet Inns Int’l. Inc. founded Hospitality Int’l. Inc. in 1982.