How many Realty Executives franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, Realty Executives has 258 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1987.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Realty Executives franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Realty Executives franchises. Historical data shows 7 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for Realty Executives franchisees, with an average loan amount of $157,571. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is Realty Executives a good franchise to buy?

Realty Executives shows several positive indicators: established brand with 258+ locations, low SBA loan default rate. 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.

Realty Executives

Realty Executives franchises enable operators to run real estate brokerages offering services like leasing, listing, purchasing, selling, referrals, and trading to the general public. The business model features the 'original 100% Commission Concept,' proprietary systems, marks, intranet portal, training, and ongoing support for independent operations. It targets both experienced real estate professionals and newcomers seeking to leverage the Realty Executives brand and network.

258

Locations

$53K–$431K

Investment

Since 1987

Franchising

ServicesPhoenix, AZOutlier Holdings LLCwww.realtyexecutives.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$35,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$52,700 – $430,500

Low: $52,700High: $430,500

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

0.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$825 – $1,700

Item 6 of FDD

6% of monthly sales commissions for percentage-based salespersons (Flex model, min $600/mo service fee) + $325/salesperson marketing fee + territory fee ($200+/mo) + base technology $375/mo + insurance $250-500/mo

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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How Realty Executives Compares

Key Insights

Top 10 largest franchise system in Real Estate Brokerage

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Realty Executives Current	$53K – $431K	$35K	6.0%	258
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

Top States

1AZ

2CA

3TN

4TX

5NJ

6IL

7WI

8MO

9FL

10MI

11MA

12KS

13MN

14AL

15NC

+16 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Realty Executives franchisees (2010 – 2022)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$157,571

Total Volume

$1.1M

Default Rate

0.0%

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

259 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 Cases6

Primarily franchisor-initiated lawsuits against former franchisees for breach of franchise agreements, including non-payment of fees, failure to meet salesperson quotas and broker requirements, improper use of marks, and post-termination non-compete violations. Most resolved via default judgments or settlements.

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 Realty Executives franchise ranges from $52,700 to $430,500. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.