From Stress to Sold: How HOMEstretch Transforms Homes and Real Estate Partnerships

In this episode of The Perfect Franchise Podcast, hosts Kris Simonich and Andrea Floyd sit down with Derek Shewmon, Founder of HOMEstretch, the innovative “one-stop-shop” helping homeowners and real estate agents prepare homes for sale. Derek shares how HOMEstretch was born from a real need — simplifying the chaotic process of getting homes market-ready through coordinated services like painting, flooring, landscaping, and cleaning. He also opens up about what makes the franchise model unique, why strong community ties matter, and the type of owners who thrive in this business. Whether you’re passionate about real estate, operations, or building a local empire, Derek’s insights reveal how HOMEstretch is changing the game for both homeowners and entrepreneurs. Highlights: Origin Story: How Derek and his co-founder identified a market gap and created the “home preparation” industry from scratch. One-Stop Convenience: Why real estate agents trust HOMEstretch to handle everything from painting to cleaning — fast and professionally. Marketing Model: How franchisees succeed by building lasting relationships with agents instead of relying on online ads. Ideal Franchisee: The mindset, motivation, and passion that drive success in a relationship-based business. Support & Growth: HOMEstretch’s partnerships and tools that help franchisees manage operations and scale efficiently. Parting Advice: Derek’s take on finding passion beyond financial goals when choosing your franchise path. Looking to build something meaningful — and profitable — in your community? HOMEstretch offers a proven model that helps families and realtors while creating space for lasting growth. 👉 Explore your franchising options with The Perfect Franchise today. Visit theperfectfranchise.com and schedule a call with our team to find the right fit for your goals. 📌 Stay Connected:  Visit our website: www.theperfectfranchise.com  Kris Simonich: LinkedIn | Email: [email protected]  Andrea Floyd: LinkedIn | Email: [email protected] Derek Shewmon: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekshewmon/ HOMEstretch: https://www.home-stretch.com/   #ThePerfectFranchise #HomeStretch #FranchiseSuccess #RealEstateFranchise #Entrepreneurship #FranchiseOpportunities #HomeImprovement #BusinessGrowth #Podcast #FranchiseOwners