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Slide 1: Professional Home Buyers The Backbone Of America’s Housing Industry Each franchise office independent owned and operated. Each franchise office isis independently ownedand operated
Slide 2: HomeVestors  ® ®  HomeVestors is known as the “We Buy Ugly Houses ” company, thanks to our unforgettable red and yellow billboards featuring our caveman mascot, UG We help people out of ugly real estate situations…giving hope during difficult times
Slide 3: HomeVestors’ Background    HomeVestors is America’s #1 home buyer, standing alone as the only franchised business of its kind in the world Headquartered in Dallas, TX, we provide training and support to our franchise network of more than 230 offices in 35 states HomeVestors is a founding member of NARHRI , the National Association of Responsible Home Rebuilders and Investors ©
Slide 4: Our Neighborhood Commitment     HomeVestors franchisees purchased more than 6,400 houses in 2007 Through the efforts of our franchisees, HomeVestors revitalizes neighborhoods, buying “ugly” houses and making them pretty again! We provide affordable housing, perfect for first time home buyers By rehabbing distressed properties, we help keep homes occupied and on the tax roll
Slide 5: Background – The Real Estate Investing Industry   The IRS recognizes that real estate investors are one of our country’s largest cottage industries National Association of Realtors research states that real estate investors were responsible for buying 21% of all the homes purchased in 2007, or 1.4 million housing units ®
Slide 6: Background – The Real Estate Investing Industry   According to the National Association of Realtors, investors represent all age groups and nationalities…young investors (under 35) accounted for nearly 40 percent of sales in 2007. Investors are hard working professionals. We are honest, law-abiding citizens who will contribute to the upswing that’s going to occur eventually in our real estate market
Slide 7: Summary – How HomeVestors Can Help YOUR city!     We help provide affordable housing for middle to lower income families We cater to the first-time home buyer helping them realize the American dream of owning their own house We can help prevent foreclosures by buying properties before they are foreclosed…helping financially challenged sellers market their properties We are providing jobs for local contractors and landscapers, title companies, real estate agents, mortgage lenders, attorneys, and the advertising community
Slide 8: Summary: How Can You Help?    Understand that real estate investors in your city can help stabilize the current housing market Make it easier for first-time homebuyers and investors to get credit/loans Don’t approve local legislation that hurts legitimate real estate investors