ACCOLADES - TESTIMONIALS
Brad Rogers
". . . I would recommend them (Mike and Rhonda Horton) to anyone in need of support in the inn-keeping profession. The pride they take in their busienss endeavors, the expertise they exhibit and the professional
manner in which they work is clearly evident to those who have an opportunity to working with them. . . “
Brad Rogers
Senior Vice President
Mountain 1st Bank & Trust
Bruce Tompkins
"I'm very pleased that the Mary Mills Coxe Inn is no longer part of my real estate portfolio. I appreciate your diligence during the marketing process. I have had the inn listed for nearly five years (approximately two years prior to you) and never had an offer or had a serious buyer. Since your involvement, I have had numerous inquiries and some offers. When the inn sold, there were two serious offers on the table --- neither of which had a second broker involved. .." "Additionally, during the due diligence phase, you were very helpful in your legwork, fact finding and question answering for the prospective buyer. In other words, I really feel that you earned your commission. If I had another inn, I would certainly employ your (Mike Horton's) services."
Bruce Tompkins
Previous Owner
Mary Mills Coxe Inn
Carl Ervin
Mike, just what I had hoped for, your data and information gives me the insight I need. I may have to rethink this thing, there are a couple of more inns in the area that I would consider, however, I may start from scratch. If that be the scenario, I will definitely enlist your help. I will keep you in the loop. Again, the report is outstanding, I appreciate your help!
Best regards,
carl
Chef Michael
"During my career I have had the opportunity to work as the Executive Chef in many high profile and award winning resorts around the United States. These have included places like Highland Lake Inn in Flat Rock,
NC and over the past six years I have had the privilege of being associated professionally with Michael and Rhonda Horton. . . I have much respect for both Michael and Rhonda, and I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to both work with and learn from them."
Chef Michael
Inn on Church
Formerly Chef at The Woodfield Inn
Chris Havens- Riven Rock Ranch
"The Horton's were able to come in, do a site visit, and give me timely information on the viability of turning a working ranch in Comfort, Tx into a ranch/resort with guest rooms and special events facilities. They gave me specific tasks that needed to be accomplished along with an expense budget and a breakdown of what their consultant costs would be. They kept on budget, and Rhonda's involvement was crucial in creating the resort I desired. Not only was their knowledge and expertise invaluable, but Rhonda's hard work during the transformation was impressive."
Chris Havens
Riven Rock Ranch, Comfort Texas
Madison Inn
Very Happy Innkeepers,
Rhea Busick and Jason DeBlaere
Madison Inn & Restaurant
What can we say about the powerhouse team of Mike and Rhonda Horton?.....not enough!!! They stuck with us through the thick and thin of negotiations, financing, and finally closing. They have also helped us navigate the early stages of inn ownership, and this help has been invaluable. Always available, and always happy to help, we would not have made it to the finish line without their expertise in the hospitality industry or their sage advice and words of encouragment when warranted. We can't recommend Mike and Rhonda enough. Not only are they both good at what they do, but they are also good people. We are very happy that we chose to partner with them to help us reach our goal of owning The Madison Inn and even happier to be able to count them as life long friends.
Madison Inn & Restaurant
Innkeepers, are you thinking of selling your Inn?
Speaking from experience, we can strongly recommend Innspired Inns as the brokers to handle your transaction!
Not only are they extremely knowledgeable in the industry, but always just a phone call, or email away... should you have any questions or concerns during the process.
Our Inn was marketed beautifully, and shown promptly to prospective buyers. Dealing with these folks was a distinct pleasure from start to finish! Mike and Rhonda were with us every step of the way...
through the tedious, and sometimes nerve racking transition... and we could not have done it with out them!!
If you are considering selling your Inn, do yourself a favor and don't hesitate to give them a call.... we did.... and couldn't be happier!
Bobby Cheshire /Scott Holtz
(ex) co-Owners of The Madison Inn Black Mountain, NC
Rick Merrill
"Mike and Rhonda Horton have proven ability to take an inn with potential from rough and losing money to polished and profitable. They have done it with Woodfield Inn and again with Inn on Church St., formerly the
Hendersonville Inn."
Rick Merrill
Accredited Land Consultant
Beverly Hanks and Associates, Realtors
Stephanie & Henry Batha
"Mike's hard work and commitment was instrumental in our purchase of the Herren House Bed, Breakfast and Restaurant in Waynesville, NC. He handled his dual agency role professionally as we always felt he had the best intentions for both us as the buyers and the sellers. Mike is fun to work with and always maintains an even keel, even during the more stressful times of the negotiations and closing."
Stephanie and Henry Batha
Herren House Bed, Breakfast and Restaurant
Waynesville, NC
Terri Hicks
"Michael and Rhonda Horton are active volunteers in this community. Both have made valuable contributions on government boards and nonprofit boards of directors. Their unselfish commitments have
been great examples to many."
Terri Hicks
Former Mayor
Flat Rock NC
Tom & Jenny Halsey- Former Owners of Herren House
August 5, 2009
To Whom It May Concern,
We have been innkeepers of the Herren House in Waynesville, NC for five years. Any aspiring innkeeper, who properly and exhaustively conducts their research, will always see that this mandate must be included in the business plan:
HAVE AN EXIT STRATEGY
When it was time to initiate our exit plan we engaged the services of the realtor whom we used for the purchase of the Herren House. After the newness of the listing wore off, prospects coming through the door came to a stop. Our pleas for more advertising, better marketing, and qualified prospects fell upon deaf ears. When our agent (who we liked) left their employ, we moved our listing and placed it with InnSpired Management, Inc. dba InnspiredInns.com, owned and operated by Mike and Rhonda Horton.
What a world of difference! Mike prepared and implemented a comprehensive sales and marketing strategy. He called every week with an update. Every suggestion that we made regarding additional advertising vehicles, Mike immediately put in place. Any idea we had to help keep a prospects interest, Mike incorporated in his follow-up discussions. He would try new and experimental marketing tactics such as making a ‘For Sale’ video to air on his website.
The crunch time is when a serious prospect is ready to move forward. The most sensitive and critical period in the entire process is the time between preparing an offer and the closing. This is not the time to have an average sales agent, or a timid one, conducting business for you. Nor is it a good time to be selling the inn yourself as a FSBO. Mike threw himself into the process and knew exactly when to be bold and assertive and when to pull back. A great realtor is comfortable wearing many hats. Mike acted as an advisor, a stress counselor, a financial guru, a best friend, and a sounding board for rants and raves.
A great realtor also is well connected to professionals who can make deals happen – inspectors, bankers, appraisers, attorneys, politicians, consultants, and other realtor's. InnspiredInns.com has relationships with these experts.
We cannot recommend another realtor or another company any more highly. Mike and Rhonda made our deal happen through their skill, professionalism, work ethic, honesty, enthusiasm, hard work, intuitiveness and unparalleled knowledge of the inn keeping business. Hands down, having them on our side was the sole reason we sold our inn during these difficult financial times.
We forever owe them a debt of gratitude.
Tom and Jenny Halsey
ACCOUNTANTS
Accounting Professionals
Payroll, general accounting.
(828) 253-9111
Webb & Senerchia, P.C.
(828) 696-2324
APPRAISERS
BRB Appraisal
828-693-1300
David Avery, Avery Appraisal
828-698-1214
Don Read
828-775-7323
Kevin Rimbault
828-684-5115
Mark Morris
828-252-3040
ATTORNEYS
Prince, Youngblood & Massagee
Sharon Alexander
828-692-2595
Van Winkle Law Firm
828-697-6196
B&B VENDORS - All Services
Fuller's Soaps
(800) 323-1209
Greenwich Bay Trading Company
800-323-1209
Hotel Supply Company
631-367-2005
Resnexus
On line reservation service
Rez Stream
On line reservation systems
Rezovations
On line reservation systems
SuperInn
On line reservation systems
The Turkish Towel Company
866-631-1676
BED & BREAKFAST ASSOCIATIONS
NC Bed & Breakfast Assn.
A statewide association of more than 125 lodging establishments dedicated to ensuring the highest standards in quality, safety, housekeeping, food service, comfort and hospitality for the traveling public.
Professional Assn. of Innkeepers International
PAII is the largest association of innkeeping professionals and has been serving bed-and-breakfast and country-inn owners for over 15 years.
Select Registry
No other online directory or organization of innkeepers has a comparable inspection program. With its rigorous inspection program, Select Registry has established quality as a hallmark of its member properties.
BUSINESS PLAN PROGRAMS
Business Plan Pro
CONSULTANTS
InnSpiredINN Consulting
Rhonda Horton
FINANCING/ LENDERS
Allied Home Mortgage Capital Corporation
Ted Prichard
828-233-1300
Asheville Savings
Bradley Hines
828-250-8474
Bank Of Asheville
Buddy Greenwood
828-225-8022
Bed & Breakfast Financing. Com
Richard K. Newman
877-595-2120
Carolina First
Latrelle O'Cain
828-6923-8858
Diamond Financial
Scott Cohen
704-919-3565
Forest Commercial Bank
P. Kelly Leonard
828-398-2182
HomeTrust Bank
Bob Tuck
828-693-0264 x 4803
Macon Bank
Todd Sharp
828-692-2000
Mountain First Bank & Trust
Brad Rogers
828-694-6801
S.B.A.- Robert Kendrick
828-645-2906
Wachovia
Larry Smith- Charlotte
800-566-3862
Wells Fargo Commercial SBA Lending
John Thwing
1-612-316-2501
HENDERSONVILLE & NORTH CAROLINA AGENCIES
City of Hendersonville
828-697-3052
Employment Security Commission
919-733-1126
Fire Marshall
828-697-4728
Health Department
828-692-4223
Henderson County Travel & Tourism
828-828-4244
Hendersonville Chamber Of Commerce
(828) 692-1413
North Carolina Alcohol Beverage Control Commission
1-(919)-779-0700
North Carolina Department of Revenue
919-733-4645
INSURANCE
Morrow Insurance Agency
Charles Cranford
(828) 693-5396
The J Ward Group
Jim Ward
828-698-5595
LANDSCAPING
Anders Grounds Maintenance
Todd Anders
828-606-5007
Jim's Excavating & Grading
828-696-3525
The Clearing Company
Jim Reed & Kristin Osmar
413-775-3210
MARKETING
DataTECH
Rita Robinette
828-698-0780
InnSpired Management, Inc.
Rhonda Horton
MECHANICAL/ H.V.A.C.
McNutt Service Group
828-693-0933
Mountain Air Mechanical
828-654-0001
MEDIA & PRESS
Asheville Citizen-Times
828-252-5622
Bold Life
Remus & Mary
828-692-3230
Hendersonville Times-News
828-692-0505
WHKP Radio
Richard Rhodes
828-693-9061
WTZQ Radio
Mark Warwick
828-692-1600
PRINTERS
Flanagan Printing Company
Business Cards / Menu Shells
828-692-1600
Hendersonville Printing Company
Brochures / Business Cards
828-697-9742
PROPERTY INSPECTORS
Mueller Enviromental & Home Inspecion
828-667-8578
National Property Inspections
Tom & Trish Johnson
828-713-2145
Quality Inspection Services
Jim Rauland
828-687-7221
REAL ESTATE
Beverly-Hanks & Associates
Rick Merrill
828-697-3365
InnSpiredINN Brokers
Mike Horton
828-329-5543
SUB CONTACTORS
Brazwell Electric
828-606-8548
Brazwell Plumbing
828-606-8548
Fauxtastic Finishes
Jim Bernard
828-696-3525
UTILITIES
Bellsouth
866-620-6000
Duke Power (Electric)
828-697-3400
Morris Broadband
800-239-8411
P.S.N.C. Energy (Gas)
877-776-2427
Waste Removal- City of Hendersonville
828-697-3084
