Frequently Asked Questions

How does the Home Manager program work?
Premier Show Homes matches a Residence Manager with a vacant property to transform the property into a warm, welcoming show home. The Residence Manager is chosen based on the furniture that will accentuate the property’s strengths and minimize the weak points. The Home Manager agrees to maintain the home in model home condition while the house is on the market. When the home is sold and closed, our Residence Manager will be relocated to another Premier Show Homes property.

What is a Residence Manager?
Residence Managers are unique people. Our Residence Managers must possess well maintained furnishings and recognize the value of the finer things. Residence Managers reside in luxurious properties at a fraction of the cost. Residence Manager may be traveling professional, relocating executives, or someone with an uncanny sense of fashion and style with the desire to live in beautiful property.

What are the Minimum Requirements?
In order to become a Residence Manager, you must meet the minimum requirements:
- Home furnishings must be reviewed and approved by Premier Show Homes
- Cannot be a smoker
- Cannot own pets
- Maintain an immaculate home at all times
- Allow realtors to show the home with proper notice
- Pay a small amount per month to reside in the property
- Pay utilities required to live in the home
- Willing to relocate periodically to another luxurious property

What are the Benefits to You?
- Save money and only pay a fraction of the cost of ownership. Monthly fees range from 50-70% below market value.
- Access to exceptional properties
- Enjoy an upscale lifestyle in a luxurious property
- Opportunity to try several different communities before you decide to buy without a purchase commitment
- No long term lease requirement. 30-60 days notice required in most cases.
- Desire to reside in and maintain a beautiful home, condo or townhome;

Who are the Ideal Candidates?
- Executives relocating and want to explore different communities before you buy
- Traveling professionals that spend very little time in town and don’t want to pay for a mortgage on a part time property
- People that wish to live in an upscale neighborhood but can’t afford the full price of that lifestyle
- Families who have sold their existing home and need short-term accommodations while their new home is under construction.
- People going through a major life event – marriage, divorce, graduation– that makes our program a good option.
- People seeking a long-term lifestyle change with great benefits

What does Premier Show Homes Provide?
- The perfect property that matches your ideal lifestyle, location and price range for your budget
- Work with you to ensure your furnishings are appealing to the potential buyers
- Walk you through the entire process, from the application, to the move to the day-to-day management responsibilities
- When the property sells, we will help you find another suitable property that meets your needs

How do I become a Residence Manager?
1. Fill out the application.
2. Send pictures of your furnishings to info@premiershowhomes.com
3. Participate in a screening call with Premier Show Homes
4. Prepare to move in!

Is there any guarantee how long I will stay in the home?
There is no minimum guarantee on how long you will reside in a specific property. With today’s market, most properties have been on the market for a few months before we are engaged to fill the property. Even if the property goes under contract within the first couple of weeks, the Residence Manager will not move until the closing is confirmed to take place, which may range from 30-90 days. Some Residence Managers have been in properties for more than a year.

When is the home shown? Will someone call me?
Realtors typically show homes on the weekend. In most cases, the homes are only shown on Sundays. It is rare the homes are shown during the week. The realtors will have your phone number in the real estate listing. There will be very specific instructions to contact the tenants prior to showing. We require at least 15 minute notice prior to showing up. If the property is listed with a realtor, there will be a lockbox on the door that allow the agents to enter and exit the property. Any agent that shows the property are required to leave a card when they have shown the house. In addition, the lockbox records which agent has accessed the property at all times.

Do we have to be present to show the property?
No. You do not need to show the property or answer any questions.

What happens when the home sells?
Sometimes real estate closings do not happen as scheduled, when the agents can confirm there is a clear to close, we will begin to help the Residence Manager find another suitable property. Once the house is under contract, it may take 30 to 60 days to actually close on the property.

This sounds too good to be true, what’s the catch?
We hear this all the time! The fact is we are providing an invaluable service to the real estate agents, owners and investors. The nominal fee that we charge the tenant is to cover the administration cost and property management expenses. Premier Show Homes guarantees the quality of the tenants and must ensure the property is maintained as well.

What if I don't have enough furnishings?
Premier Show Homes will ensure that the furnishings you have match the property’s needs. If you only have enough to furnish a 2 bedroom house but you are interested in a 4 bedroom home, you must be able to furnish the entire home or you will not provide the full value we promise to our clients. Our Residence Managers, have rented furniture in order to live in a property that they adore but that will be an expense that you must be willing to commit to.

How do I apply?
• Fill out and submit the online application as shown on the Get Started page.