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How do I get started?
March 4 2025
Call us right now at 715.241.4849 and our Builder Recruitment Team will discuss the opportunity in greater detail as well as answer any questions you may have. If you’re ready to go, you can fill out this simple form and submit it to katsl@wausauhomes.com Download Request for Consideration
How does being a Wausau Homes builder help me in the market?
March 4 2025
Our success depends on your success. That’s why we support our builders with a quality brand and product, as well as support through our website and online lead generation. We focus on helping homebuyers connect easily and quickly with our builders.
How much can I make owning a Wausau Homes homebuilding business?
March 4 2025
This depends on the operational costs of your specific location such as the terms of your lease, your sales revenues and ability to manage your business effectively. As a Wausau Homes Builder, you control your sales margins which helps you control and determine your long term profitability. The best way to learn about the potential […]
Do you provide ongoing support?
March 4 2025
Yes. Our goal is to establish a long-lasting and successful partnership with each and every one of our Builders, and to support you every step of the way. We continue to provide ongoing support services to you through conferences, regional trainings, weekly online webinars, and a dedicated Business Development Manager. Additionally, our builders are encouraged […]
What training will I receive?
March 4 2025
We will provide comprehensive face-to-face, online, and in-group training sessions prior to the time of your opening, plus ongoing support by a dedicated Wausau Homes Business Development Manager. Your training will include Business Set-up, Sales, Marketing and Systems training, and on-the-spot coaching to help make your business a success.
Do I need any prior industry experience to become a Wausau Homes Builder?
March 4 2025
Yes, you or someone on your team should have prior industry experience. We are also looking for candidates or teams that have an entrepreneurial spirit, great people skills, prior management or business ownership experience and a strong commitment to customer service.
Are there any Advertising Fees?
March 4 2025
No. There are no advertising fees or funds of any kind. Wausau Homes doesn’t make any money until you start building houses. Your success is in our best interest! We manage a website and generate online leads for your market without any fees. As a Wausau Homes Builder you will be trained how to prepare […]
Are there any ongoing Royalty Fees?
March 4 2025
No. Unlike Franchise Organizations there are no royalty fees of any kind.
Is there an initial Franchise Fee?
March 4 2025
No. There are no upfront or ongoing franchise fees of any kind. Wausau Homes is not a franchise organization.
How many dealers / Builders do you currently have?
March 4 2025
We’re always adding new builders! Visit our Find a Builder for the most up-to-date listing of locations we have.
How many homes can I expect to build in a year?
March 4 2025
The sky is the limit. New builders aim for a goal of four homes, but experienced builders will build 14-20 homes per year.
In which states does Wausau Homes build?
February 25 2025
We currently do business in 7 Midwestern States. They are: Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and Nebraska.
Is there a build schedule that we must adhere to?
February 4 2025
Wausau Homes has a simple step-by-step process to guide you through decision-making and planning, which ensures that your Wausau Homes Independent Builder will keep your schedule on track to meet your anticipated move-in date.
How long does the homebuilding process take?
February 4 2025
Once on-site construction has begun, it can take as little as three months from the date the framework is placed to move-in date. Our process is to set an ideal move-in date and work backwards, giving yourself 3 months for building and 2 to 3 months for planning and design. You and your Wausau Homes […]
Is there a cost for an initial design rendering?
February 4 2025
When you are comfortable with our pricing and building process, your Wausau Homes Independent Builder will ask for a deposit that can then be applied to the final purchase price of your home. This amount is agreed upon and collected by your builder once all of your selections have been made.
