What is the per survey fee currently charged to Epcon Communities franchisees for Homeowner Surveys?
Epcon_Communities Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 6: OTHER FEES]
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeowner Survey Fees | Currently there is a one-time fee of $200 and a per survey fee of $49. The provider of the surveys may change the amount of these fees from time to time. | Immediately upon billing from third-party provider. | Amounts are payable to survey provider. See Note 6. |
Note 6: Homeowner Survey Fees: You may be required by us to participate in a homeowner's survey program. Currently, the costs to participate include a one-time fee of $200 and a per survey fee of $49, but are subject to change by the survey provider. We recommend that you obtain a minimum of one survey immediately after closing and one follow-up survey 6 months after closing. We have the right to require you to use a designated supplier for your surveys. Currently, our recommended homeowner survey provider is Avid Ratings, Inc.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 16–22)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Epcon Communities' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be required to participate in a homeowner's survey program. Currently, the costs include a one-time fee of $200 and a per survey fee of $49. These fees are subject to change by the survey provider. Epcon Communities recommends obtaining a minimum of one survey immediately after closing and one follow-up survey 6 months after closing.
The fees are payable directly to the survey provider immediately upon billing. Epcon Communities retains the right to mandate the use of a designated supplier for these surveys; currently, the recommended provider is Avid Ratings, Inc.
As the fees are subject to change by the survey provider, it is important for prospective franchisees to confirm the current fees with Epcon Communities and the recommended survey provider during their due diligence. Understanding the potential costs associated with the homeowner survey program is crucial for budgeting and financial planning.