New Again Houses Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2025)

New Again Houses is a real estate investment franchise specializing in renovating and reselling homes, transforming properties to increase their market value.

Founded in 2008 in Bristol, Tennessee, by former college coach Matt Lavinder, New Again Houses® began as a local real estate investment venture focused on revitalizing distressed properties.

Recognizing the potential for a broader impact, Lavinder transitioned the business into a franchise model in 2019, and the company remains headquartered in Bristol today.

The franchise specializes in purchasing, renovating, and selling homes, transforming outdated or neglected properties into beautiful, modern residences ready for families.

What sets New Again Houses® apart is its deep commitment to community impact and ethical business practices. The brand emphasizes creating win-win outcomes for homeowners, buyers, and franchisees alike, and has earned high praise for its integrity—100% of surveyed franchisees report the franchisor acts with honesty and transparency.

Initial investment

Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount
Franchise Fee $42,500
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment $0 – $1,000
Computer System $1,500 – $4,000
Pre-Opening Costs $1,500 – $4,000
Required Software $2,000 – $4,000
Consultant Fees $0 – $4,000
Initial Monthly Advertising $12,000 – $36,000
Annual Insurance Premiums $4,000 – $10,000
Down Payments on Property $20,000 – $60,000
Additional Funds – 6 Months $8,000 – $20,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT $91,500 – $185,500
Type of Expenditure Amount
Franchise Fee $42,500
Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment $0 – $1,000
Computer System $1,500 – $4,000
Pre-Opening Costs $1,500 – $4,000
Required Software $2,000 – $4,000
Consultant Fees $0 – $4,000
Initial Monthly Advertising $12,000 – $36,000
Annual Insurance Premiums $4,000 – $10,000
Down Payments on Property $20,000 – $60,000
Additional Funds – 6 Months $8,000 – $20,000
TOTAL ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT $91,500 – $185,500

Franchise Disclosure Document

Competitors

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Training

New Again Houses provides franchisees with several layers of training to ensure they are prepared to operate successfully:

  1. Initial Training Program
    Before opening, the franchisee and their Manager must complete an online initial training covering real estate operations, financial systems, cost controls, and management tasks. This program combines classroom instruction with hands-on components and is required to be completed successfully, including achieving at least 90% on assessments.
  2. Management-in-Training (MIT) Location Program
    For franchisees with multiple locations, one business must be certified as a Management-in-Training site where new managers are trained, ensuring standardized operations across units.
  3. On-Going and Refresher Training
    Throughout the franchise term, New Again Houses may offer supplemental or refresher training sessions at its discretion. Attendance is mandatory for certain programs, and the franchisor may require participation in an annual conference, with associated fees and travel costs.

Territory Protection

New Again Houses grants each franchisee a designated Territory defined by demographic factors like population, median home value, and housing stock, but it does not provide an exclusive territory.

Franchisees may face competition from other New Again Houses franchisees, company-owned locations, or other sales channels controlled by the franchisor. This means the franchisor retains the right to operate or franchise within the same market without guaranteeing exclusivity.

While franchisees can organize special events outside their Territory, they need prior written approval from the franchisor. Continuation of any territory protection is contingent on meeting a minimum royalty fee of $15,000 per year, or the franchisee may opt to terminate the agreement.

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