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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.
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Franchise Costs
8% royalty + $300 * Salesperson Count/Quota Marketing Fee + Varies Technology Fees + $500-$1000+ Territory Fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Extracted Item 19 Section
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Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Real Estate Brokerage
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Realty Executives Current | $55K – $444K | $37K | 8.0% | 217 |
| Century 21 Real Estate LLC | $35K – $279K | $25K | 6.0% | 1,734 |
| Century 21 Real Estate | $36K – $286K | $25K | 6.0% | 1,685 |
| SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL REALTY | $47K – $332K | $25K | 6.0% | 672 |
| ERA | $33K – $260K | $25K | 6.0% | 444 |
| ERA | $34K – $267K | $25K | N/A | 434 |
Real Estate Brokerage Average 22 franchises | $48K – $286K | $24K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 22 Real Estate Brokerage 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
+16 more states
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Realty Executives franchisees (2010 – 2022)
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.
7 SBA loans on record
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4 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily fee collection matters, breach of contract, and disputes related to non-compete and non-solicitation covenants. Also includes a class-action lawsuit concerning commission-fixing and antitrust violations, and a dispute involving trademark infringement.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a Realty Executives franchise ranges from $54,700 to $443,500. This includes a franchise fee of $37,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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