CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE
Century 21 Real Estate LLC offers franchises for real estate brokerage offices that provide residential real estate brokerage services, commercial real estate services, and limited property management services under the CENTURY 21® brand from specified locations. The business model involves granting franchises to owners of existing real estate brokerages (conversions) or, in select cases, new brokerages, providing access to proprietary systems, marketing, education, referrals, and support funded by franchise fees and contributions to the Brand Marketing Fund. The target market includes qualified real estate brokers seeking brand affiliation to enhance their operations in competitive residential and commercial real estate markets.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 0.5% BMF. Key fixed ongoing fees approx. $140-$230/mo (software maintenance $1,000-$2,000/yr + One21 $685-$755/yr).
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE Compares
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 83% of Real Estate Services franchises
- #1 largest franchise system in Real Estate Services
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE Current | $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 |
| WIN HOME INSPECTION BUSINESS | $38K – $46K | $15K | 7.0% | 271 |
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 (2023)
Outlets by state across the United States
+36 more states
Franchisee Contacts
2,050 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)
Primarily breach of contract, termination disputes, royalty/fee collection matters, and post-termination trademark compliance.
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 CENTURY 21 REAL ESTATE franchise ranges from $32,870 to $279,000. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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