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Renovation Sells helps entrepreneurs tap into the red-hot pre-sale renovation segment by connecting them with Realtors, finding subcontractors and training them on the in’s and out’s of the marketplace.

Renovation Sells, the Chicago-based remodeling franchise, was born from a need in the real estate sector for professional renovation services in the residential, pre-sale market.

Now, in the midst of a prolonged real estate boom, this need is stronger than ever, and Renovation Sells franchise owners have the opportunity to dominate their local real estate market with the backing and support of a company with a proven model behind them.

The ideal Renovation Sells franchisee is motivated, relationship-driven and committed to building a great business in their market. Of course, candidates will naturally have a little trepidation about starting a new business, even one with a solid track record. Luckily, prospects can be confident that the Renovation Sell…

As Baby Boomer home sellers look for cost-effective updates to make their listings appeal to the needs of incoming Millennial homebuyers, Renovation Sells saw a 20% increase in year-over-year sales.

Renovation Sells, the Chicago-based renovation franchise that makes pre-sale renovations to bring homes ready for market, saw a 20% increase in year-over-year sales in 2020.

This growth is largely because, over the past year, the pandemic created historically low mortgage rates and the ability to work from home, at the same time that the real estate industry saw Millennial homebuyers flooding the market. Even prior to the pandemic, Millennials—America’s largest generation—were starting to reach home buying age.

Now, these factors have resulted in the highest home sales since 2006, with no signs of slowing down.

While this is great news for sellers, there is just one problem: many of the homes for sale don’t appeal to those younger buyers. Lu…

They say teamwork makes the dream work, and that couldn’t reign more true than at Renovation Sells, a company shaking up the world of real estate. Find out how these four home-reno pros combined their individual expertise into one singular mission: to change the way real estate is sold.

Married founders Michael and Amanda Valente, along with partners Briana Gershenzon, chief design officer, and John Bura, chief construction officer, each bring their unique set of talents to the company, but remain driven by a single purpose: to help home sellers get top-dollar for their home.

Rather than simple furniture staging, Renovation Sells works directly with real estate agents and homeowners to provide a strategic “nip-and-tuck” rehab that delivers the on-trend looks that today's buyers demand. All without the hassle and expense of a traditional renovation.

They’re bringing that same attitude, expertise and focus to the franchising game as they expand their co…

Renovation Sells offers affordable and fast kitchen and bath upgrades to make listings shine.

Renovation Sells, the Chicago-based home renovation franchise, allows franchisees to take advantage of a major uptick in demand for easy, pre-sale home renovations.

As homebuying booms in communities across the country, the $419 billion home renovation industry has continued to see growth. Renovation Sells is uniquely positioned for success with its proven business model and industry-leading ability to make home listings appeal to buyers online.

“Now more than ever, first impressions are everything, especially with the rise of online home buying,” said Renovation Sells’ co-founder Michael Valente.

“The pandemic has made nearly half of millennial home shoppers speed up their home buying timeline, and these buyers have expectations. When people view a home online, the listing photos will determine whether or not someone comes in for a showing—this was…