Our story
Setting a new standard in home leasing.
That mortgage thing? Yeah, forget that!
Back in 2012, home-leasing options were slim. There were only mom-and-pop landlords and a few regional leasing companies. No one could deliver the consistent, worry-free way of life that our founders envisioned. Seizing on this opportunity to lead a national leasing revolution, Invitation Homes was born.
From the very start, we were different. Our bar was set high: Top-quality homes managed and maintained by top-level professionals. This is how Invitation Homes became the #1 home leasing company in the nation.
Today, Invitation Homes offers nearly 80,000 beautifully updated homes for lease in desirable neighborhoods all across the nation – with close proximity to jobs and good schools. We continue to innovate with smart home technology, an industry-leading maintenance app, and other forward-thinking programs that simplify your lifestyle. No wonder we have nearly 80% resident retention.
Our mission
Together with you, we make a house a home.
Our vision
Be the premier choice in home leasing by continuously enhancing our residents' living experience.
Our shared values
Unshakeable integrity, continuous excellence, genuine care, and standout citizenship.
Our difference
We offer updated homes with Smart Home technology in desirable neighborhoods. With us you get a kid-friendly, pet-friendly rental home you can be truly proud of − backed by industry-leading service.
Sustainable & responsible
At Invitation Homes, we're committed to creating a better way to live, while limiting the environmental impact of our homes. We consistently engage with our residents and build strong connections that benefit our communities.
Part of your community
Invitation Homes hires locally and employs more than 1,100 associates in the U.S. We take good care of our homes, raising the value of nearby property. We're also proud to be actively engaged in a range of community and philanthropic activities.
INVITATION HOMES
History & evolution
This year, Invitation Homes is celebrating our 10-year anniversary. We’re proud of the growth and success we’ve achieved this past decade, the team that’s helped us build a best-in-class company and portfolio, and the superior service we’re able to provide to residents across the country.
April 2012
Invitation Homes is founded
Invitation Homes purchases its first home in Phoenix, establishing a vertically integrated, single-family rental home company with local investment and property management teams in-house on day one.
2013: Creating a new form of financing
Invitation Homes completes the first-ever securitized financing for residential rental homes, setting in motion a new form of investment in single-family rental homes.
2014-2015: Building an efficient platform
Invitation Homes continues to build an efficient platform for single-family rentals, leveraging local experts and technology in its markets by rolling out a “pod-based” operations model with teams of 10- 15 local company associates who oversee all the needs of a defined set of homes in their market.
2015-2016: Continued growth and expansion to serve residents
Invitation Homes’ occupancy stabilizes to 90% for total portfolio and 95% for Same Store portfolio. The company continues to grow its portfolio of homes to 50,000 across 13 markets and improves its services, launching ProCare proactive maintenance to better serve residents.
February 2017
Invitation Homes IPO
Invitation Homes begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “INVH.” Invitation Homes’ initial public offering (IPO) raises approximately $1.77 billion and is the second- largest real estate investment trust (REIT) IPO in history.
August – November 2017: Creating a best-in-class single-family rental company
Invitation Homes and Starwood Waypoint Homes announce and close a $20 billion merger to create a best-in-class single family rental company. The combined company begins operating as InvitationHomes, with more than 80,000 homes.
March 2019: The leader in single-family rentals
Invitation Homes completes merger integration, combining all assets on a single operating and technology platform – cementing the company as the leader in the single-family home rental industry.
October 2020: Meeting increased demand
Invitation Homes enters a joint venture with Rockpoint Group to acquire approximately $1 billion in homes, positioning the company for growth amid increasing demand.
July 2021: Addressing the skills gap
Invitation Homes launches the Step Up, Stand Out initiative with SkillsUSA to help close the skills gap and expand skilled trades education.
July 2021
Introducing new homes to the market
Invitation Homes forms a strategic relationship with PulteGroup to build 7,500 homes for the growing share of Americans who are opting not to buy a home, helping to address the lack of supply in single-family homes.
August 2021 to January 2022: Continued commitment to resident satisfaction
Invitation Homes’ commitment to resident satisfaction results in an all-time average companywide rating of 4.0 on Google and Yelp combined.
February 2022 : Helping people achieve homeownership
Invitation Homes becomes the lead investor in Pathway Homes, a new company that helps people lease a home and work toward homeownership. The company also announces a second joint venture with Rockpoint to acquire homes in premium locations and at higher price points.
April 2022
Marking a milestone
Invitation Homes celebrates 10 years of serving residents.