1ST CLASS REAL ESTATE (UNIT)
1st Class Real Estate offers unit franchises for full-service real estate brokerage businesses, available as Standard Model with a physical office or Virtual Model online, and optionally under a 'Powered By' arrangement with an approved separate trademark alongside their brands. Franchisees assist buyers and sellers in real estate purchases and sales. The target market primarily includes homeowners, prospective homeowners, and landlords, with year-round services peaking in summer.
Franchise Costs
No royalty or brand fund. $150/mo office fee + $150 per closed transaction + technology fees ($50/person/mo Technology Plus; $25/person/mo Premium).
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How 1ST CLASS REAL ESTATE (UNIT) Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Real Estate Services (ranked #2 of 24)
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1ST CLASS REAL ESTATE (UNIT) Current | $31K – $43K | $25K | N/A | 101 |
| CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE | $33K – $279K | $25K | 6.0% | 1,807 |
| HOMEVESTORS | $150K – $477K | $85K | 3.0% | 981 |
| KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY - REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE | $131K – $424K | N/A | N/A | 794 |
| REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT | $92K – $234K | $60K | 7.0% | 447 |
| PILLAR TO POST INC | $103K – $134K | $59K | 7.0% | 412 |
Real Estate Services Average 24 franchises | $153K – $305K | $46K | 7.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 24 Real Estate Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+3 more states
Franchisee Contacts
108 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Suits by franchisor against franchisees to collect past due payments and enforce non-compete covenants.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a 1ST CLASS REAL ESTATE (UNIT) franchise ranges from $31,050 to $43,450. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000.
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