HomeVestors Adds 8 New Franchises

HomeVestorsR of America, Inc., the company best known for advertising "We Buy Ugly Houses,"R has added 8 new Franchise offices.

The new HomeVestors franchisees include: Minas Litos, of Gary, Ind.; Joel and Amy Pulliam, of Washington, D.C.; David Anderson and Dan Tolan, of Katy, Tex.; Paul McGlinnen, of Plymouth, Mich.; Alan Tang and My Truong, of Blaine, Minn.; Brian Bork and Jason Proffitt, of Atlanta, Ga.; Gerald Jay Vigneaux, Jr. and Barry Watts, of Springfield, Mo.; William Foreman and Sergio Gonzalez, of Indianapolis, Ind. and Larry and Renee Jones, of Lubbock, Tex.

"We congratulate our graduates," said John P. Hayes, Ph.D., president and CEO of HomeVestors. "We appreciate their commitment to HomeVestors and we look forward to helping each of them develop successful real estate businesses in their markets."

The new franchisees recently completed an intensive 10-day program designed to train them on the HomeVestors method of buying, repairing and selling properties. In addition, new owners learn about HomeVestors' extensive finance and advertising programs, and HomeVestors also supports a mentoring program to assist franchisees with any needs they have after graduation. Advanced Training sessions are offered for all existing franchisees as well.

About HomeVestorsR of America, Inc.

Founded in 1989 and Franchising since 1996, Dallas-based HomeVestorsR of America, Inc., has 250 Franchises throughout the United States. The first Franchise Company of its kind, HomeVestorsR trains and supports franchisees who specialize in buying homes in need of repair. Most commonly known as the "We Buy Ugly Houses"R franchise, HomeVestorsR strives to make a positive impact in each community.