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Contestant's Case to Win

In today's uncertain economy, there are few businesses that are truly recession proof and the Homeowner Referral Network (HRN) business is one of them.

HRN's pre-screen painters, plumbers, carpenters, electricians etc. and refer them to local homeowners. And, contracotrs represented by an HRN pay a pre-negoatiated commission only on work secured.

As a result of the downturn in the real estate market, homeowners who once dreamed of upgrading to a larger home are opting to stay put and renovate their existing homes. And, since they are more budget conscious than ever before, they turn to HRN businesses to locate the best contractors for the best value.

And, for contractors who need to stay busy and increase their client base in a down economy, an HRN is a steady source of pre-qualified leads.

Best of all, the HRN business is profitable because there is minimal overhead.

There are more than 300 HRN's operating nationwide and a few internationally as well. It's a simple business that addresses a universal need in the home improvement marketplace and one that can thrive in any economy!