Manufacturers rarely charge any kind of franchise fee for becoming a modular builder. A kit usually contains marketing materials, buyer contracts, subcontractor contracts and product samples for buyers to select design options. Many manufacturers encourage builders to invest in a model home. The prevailing opinion in the industry is that builders can't sell from the back of a pickup truck anymore and be effective. Successful modular builders report that a well-decorated model home can quadruple sales.
Modular manufacturers do.
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