HOMESMART
HomeSmart International, LLC offers franchises for operating real estate brokerage businesses that provide services to residential and commercial property purchasers and sellers. The business model revolves around a proprietary system including trademarks, operations manuals, marketing programs, and technology support, with franchisees required to meet agent quotas and potentially open branch offices. The target market includes individuals and businesses buying or selling real estate properties.
Franchise Costs
Royalty is greater of $500/mo or ($12 per agent/mo + $120 per completed side) plus $25 per rental/referral/lease; 4% franchise marketing accrual fund incorporated into flat fee model (no additional payment); $250/mo technology fee + $250/mo MLS/RETS fee.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How HOMESMART Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 90% of Real Estate Brokerage franchises
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Real Estate Brokerage
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
HOMESMART Current | $66K – $205K | $20K | N/A | 27 |
| Century 21 Real Estate LLC | $35K – $279K | $25K | 6.0% | 1,734 |
| Century 21 Real Estate | $35K – $279K | $25K | 6.0% | 1,734 |
| SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | $46K – $325K | $25K | 6.0% | 666 |
| ERA | $33K – $260K | $25K | 6.0% | 444 |
| ERA | $33K – $260K | $25K | 6.0% | 444 |
Real Estate Brokerage Average 20 franchises | $48K – $296K | $26K | 5.4% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 20 Real Estate Brokerage 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
+26 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for HOMESMART franchisees (2015 – 2024)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
208 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 |
208 Contacts Available
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
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 HOMESMART franchise ranges from $65,500 to $205,000. This includes a franchise fee of $20,000.
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