Who oversees the Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate training program?
Better_Homes_And_Gardens_Real_Estate Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Our Vice President of Learning, Karrie-Ann Sheppard, oversees the program in conjunction with the Senior Manager of Transition and Operations, Tisha Wright. Ms. Sheppard has had experience conducting learning since 2003 and has been conducting learning programs with us since 2024. Each instructor will generally have at least 1 year of experience in the real estate industry or in the industry related to the course topic and, unless an outside consultant, will have at least 6 months of experience working with us or our Related Parties. Some subjects may be taught by third parties with significant relevant experience in the topic. We have the right to substitute instructors and course content.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND TRAINING (FDD pages 47–56)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the training program is overseen by the Vice President of Learning, Karrie-Ann Sheppard, in conjunction with the Senior Manager of Transition and Operations, Tisha Wright. Karrie-Ann Sheppard has experience conducting learning since 2003 and has been conducting learning programs with Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate since 2024.
Instructors for the Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate training program generally have at least 1 year of experience in the real estate industry or a related field. They also need a minimum of 6 months of experience working directly with Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate or its related parties, unless they are outside consultants. The document also states that Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate reserves the right to change instructors and course content as needed.
This information is relevant for prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the leadership and experience behind the training programs offered by Better Homes And Gardens Real Estate. Knowing that experienced professionals oversee the training can give franchisees confidence in the quality and relevance of the education they and their staff will receive. The flexibility to change instructors and content also suggests that the program can adapt to industry changes and franchisee needs.