How much revenue does a 1ST CLASS REAL ESTATE (UNIT) franchise make?

According to the 2026 FDD, the average gross revenue for a 1ST CLASS REAL ESTATE (UNIT) franchise is $588,255. The median revenue is $168,339.

How many 1ST CLASS REAL ESTATE (UNIT) franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, 1ST CLASS REAL ESTATE (UNIT) has 70 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2018.

Is 1ST CLASS REAL ESTATE (UNIT) a good franchise to buy?

1ST CLASS REAL ESTATE (UNIT) shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

1ST CLASS REAL ESTATE (UNIT)

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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.

Locations

$31K–$43K

Investment

Since 2018

Franchising

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ServicesSarasota, FL1st Class Holding Inc.www.1stClassRealEstate.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$25,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$31,050 – $43,450

Low: $31,050High: $43,450

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

N/A

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$150 – $150

Item 6 of FDD

No royalty or brand fund. Key ongoing fees: $150/mo office fee + $150 per closed transaction + $50/mo per person Technology Plus fee + optional accounting ($500-$4,500/mo) and payroll/HR ($500-$1,900/mo).

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Median Gross Revenue

Top Quartile Revenue

Bottom Quartile Revenue

Data Based On: 63 franchised outlets operated the entire calendar year 2025

* Average Gross Revenue and Median Gross Revenue are derived from the 'Average (Median) Total Gross Commissions' for 'Cumulative (All Outlets)', as 'Total Gross Commissions' is defined as the commission dollars generated by the franchised business before any deductions, which represents the franchisee's revenue. 'Total Sales Volume' represents the total dollar value of real estate transactions, not the franchisee's direct revenue. Revenue Top Quartile uses the Average Total Gross Commissions for the 'Top Third of Franchisees'. Revenue Bottom Quartile uses the Average Total Gross Commissions for the 'Bottom Third of Franchisees'. The cumulative average for 'Total Gross Commissions' ($588,255) was verified against the weighted average of the individual 'Top Third', 'Middle Third', and 'Bottom Third' segments:

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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	70
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%	350
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 (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1VA

2FL

3AL

4GA

5MO

6WI

7IL

8TX

9CA

10NC

11SC

12NJ

13KS

14NY

15KY

+7 more states

Franchisee Contacts

78 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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.