Shannon Gavin and her husband, Mark, bought and sold several homes while living in Ontario, Canada. Their favorite transaction was a home they purchased directly from a seller. “It was a very smooth and seamless process,’’ Shannon said. Soon, the Gavins were wondering why there was no business helping owners do real estate differently. By Patty Horansky
A Day in the Life of a Franchisee
Shannon Gavin and her husband, Mark, bought and sold several homes while living in Ontario, Canada. Their favorite transaction was a home they purchased directly from a seller. “It was a very smooth and seamless process,’’ Shannon said. Soon, the Gavins were wondering why there was no business helping owners do real estate differently.
A few years later, during a business conference, Mark learned about PropertyGuys.com, the largest private home sale franchise network in North America. PropertyGuys.com charges a flat fee, reducing costs for the buyer and seller because no commissions are paid. The Gavins were drawn to the concept especially because they aligned with CEO Ken LeBlanc’s belief that the traditional real estate model is “broken.” In 2006, the couple moved to Nova Scotia to start their first PropertyGuys.com franchise, purchasing a second in 2014.
Shannon became a licensed agent in 2020 to offer additional services to her customers, but franchisees don’t need to be licensed agents. “We can do all the things traditional agents do, but our way is always very consumer-focused, delivering more options and rewards,’’ she said. “If you are the type of person who has an interest in real estate, marketing, families, people, sales – then this is for you.”
Patty Horansky
Here’s a glimpse into a day in the life of PropertyGuys.com franchisee:
7 a.m. Shannon grabs a coffee, reads the news and practices a quick meditation. After checking social media accounts she fit in a workout.
9 a.m. Shannon reviews deals, outstanding documents, the market, and potential opportunities. She also revisits her day’s game plan.
9:30 a.m. After checking her email, Shannon researches and confirms her appointments. She checks for new leads as well.
10:30 a.m. Shannon is out the door to meet people and complete her to-dos.
5:30 p.m. It’s back to the office to answer emails and call new leads.
6:30 p.m. Shannon prepares and shares dinner with her family, enjoying her work-life balance.
9 p.m. She plans her next day, checks emails and settles in for the evening.