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Typically, the business owner is the initial business development manager so they are spending most of their time on activities that will acquire clients or agents. Outside of that, they will be attending trainings, networking, working with the franchisor team to devise strategies to grow their territory(ies). 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This award recognizes the 5,000 fastest growing independently-owned companies nationwide., sidekick_commission_1=30000, community_impact=Fulton Grace regularly coordinates in-office toy, clothing food and even blood drives. The company embraces opportunities for our staff and brokers to come together and volunteer at local food pantries and donation centers. Fulton Grace also makes frequent financial donations to local charities to support the vibrant communities in which it serves., services_image_bottom_medium=https://commandcenter.franchisesidekick.com/brand_image/6097301297/services_image_medium_2, competitive_advantage_3=Outstanding marketing, education and business development, competitive_advantage_2=Insightful proprietary technology, allowing for a superior and transparent franchisee experience, registration_illinois=Pending, competitive_advantage_1=Fulton Grace offers a sustainable residential real estate business model. 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Stands out from competitors, competitive_advantage_4=Values-based company culture, number_type_of_employees=Recommended 2 employees to start: - Administrative Assistant: Their role is to provide administrative support to all areas of the company, including phone support, tenant support, field potential inquiries for property management and/ or rentals and sales. They would also provide in-office support to agents and property managers as needed - Property Manager: A property manager is assigned to each property to serve as a first point of contact for both the tenants and property owner. They would also coordinate any repairs or inspections needed at a property. In time, as the portfolio of properties grow, property managers will form teams to provide more comprehensive support., hs_createdate=1682510790418, contact_last_name=McClendon, display_on_website=true, employee_skillset_type=Compensated more with a specific skillset, locations_open=0, registration_south_dakota=Not Registered, item_19_label__1=2022 Corporate Gross Sales, e2_visa_candidates=No, joined_inventory_at=1690848000000, required_net_worth=350000, registration_hawaii=Not Registered, brand_summary=Fulton Grace Realty has a dynamic and proven approach to residential real estate and property management. Our model is modern and fresh; focusing on delivering customer-service-oriented and relationship-based property management, rentals, and sales services. Our vision is to inspire growth, achieve shared success, create boundless opportunities and approach every situation with personalized support. With low startup costs, minimal staffing and modest square footage requirements, expansive franchisee training and a standout cloud-based tech platform, Fulton Grace Realty is a uniquely appealing franchise opportunity. The leadership team at Fulton Grace are both industry veterans and passionate entrepreneurs. We know how to start and grow a business and have built a model that is replicable and scalable. We are a real estate company built by entrepreneurs. One of several company values is 'We make it happen'. We've made it happen in Chicago and are here today to make it happen for our franchisees in their markets., company_locations_open=1, registration_minnesota=Pending, services_image_bottom_large=https://commandcenter.franchisesidekick.com/brand_image/6097301297/services_image_large_2, submission_idempotent_id=3510d086-0eee-42f1-8984-c6620a1cf1d3, secondary_contact_phone=3125196455, technology=[CRM, Other], employees_per_mature_location=5 or fewer employees, franchise_fee_10=349500, brand_summary_marketing_revision=Fulton Grace Realty has a dynamic and proven approach to residential real estate and property management. Our model is modern and fresh; focusing on delivering customer-service-oriented and relationship-based property management, rentals, and sales services. Our vision is to inspire growth, achieve shared success, create boundless opportunities and approach every situation with personalized support. With low startup costs, minimal staffing and modest square footage requirements, expansive franchisee training and a standout cloud-based tech platform, Fulton Grace Realty is a uniquely appealing franchise opportunity. The leadership team at Fulton Grace are both industry veterans and passionate entrepreneurs. We know how to start and grow a business and have built a model that is replicable and scalable. We are a real estate company built by entrepreneurs. One of several company values is 'We make it happen'. 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Brand Summary
Fulton Grace Realty has a dynamic and proven approach to residential real estate and property management. Our model is modern and fresh; focusing on delivering customer-service-oriented and relationship-based property management, rentals, and sales services. Our vision is to inspire growth, achieve shared success, create boundless opportunities and approach every situation with personalized support. With low startup costs, minimal staffing and modest square footage requirements, expansive franchisee training and a standout cloud-based tech platform, Fulton Grace Realty is a uniquely appealing franchise opportunity.
The leadership team at Fulton Grace are both industry veterans and passionate entrepreneurs. We know how to start and grow a business and have built a model that is replicable and scalable. We are a real estate company built by entrepreneurs. One of several company values is 'We make it happen'. We've made it happen in Chicago and are here today to make it happen for our franchisees in their markets.
Brand Superpowers
Unique real estate model - brokerage & property management
Proprietary technology stack
Stand out marketing materials - digital and print
Industry-leading education & skills training led by experts
Leads to drive growth - property management, sales, & rental
*THE NUMBERS
Founder | TJ Rubin |
Home Office Location | Chicago, IL |
Company Founded | 2009 |
Began Franchising | 2023 |
Industry | Real Estate Services |
Industry Size | $226.8 Billion |
Veteran Discount | 5% off initial territory franchise fee |
Group Health Insurance | No |
Company Units Open | 1 |
Franchise Units Awarded All Time | 0 |
Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months | 0 |
Franchise Units Open | 0 |
Number of franchisees | 0 |
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Founder TJ Rubin Home Office Location Chicago, IL Company Founded 2009 Began Franchising 2023 Industry Real Estate Services Industry Size $226.8 Billion Veteran Discount 5% off initial territory franchise fee Group Health Insurance No -
Company Units Open 1 Franchise Units Awarded All Time 0 Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months 0 Franchise Units Open 0 Number of franchisees 0 -
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO THEY OFFER FINANCING TO HELP BUY THE FRANCHISE?
3rd Party RecommendationsWHAT KIND OF TECHNOLOGY DO THEY HAVE IN PLACE?
CRM and Hub (Deal management, internal marketing center etc)DO THEY OFFER FLEXIBLE OWNERSHIP?
NoDO THEY OFFER A DISCOUNT TO VETERANS?
5% off initial territory franchise fee
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