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Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC has renewed its franchise agreement with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Native American Group in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The renewal extends the partnership for an additional 10 years, resulting in a 20-year partnership with the BHGRE brand.
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC announced today the renewal of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Native American Group in Virginia Beach, Va.
The firm is owned and operated by Dr. Susan Jenkins, a tribal member of the Delaware Nation and Cherokee Nation, and her husband, Dr. Barry Jenkins. They launched the company in 2007 with a focus on government and bank-owned REO business and affiliated with the Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate brand in 2013.
While the firm’s initial franchise agreement lasted through 2023, the company wanted to convey how indispensable the brand has been by extending its franchise agreement for an additional ten years. Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Native American Group’s early renewal will now result in a 20-year partnership with the BHGRE® brand.
Since joining the BHGRE® network, the company increased its sales volume. According to Susan, the brand has also played an integral role in extending the company’s relevance to the public and expanding the company’s scope.
In 2022, Susan created the "Be Better Neighbors" Initiative for community involvement and volunteering and established the Laura Billups Davis College Scholarship for individuals who have lost a parent.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on October 7, 2022. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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