REALTY ONE GROUP
Realty ONE Group is a franchisor that licenses real estate brokers to operate independent offices (Outlets) providing full-service residential and commercial real estate brokerage services and related products using the Realty ONE Group brand, methods, technology, and techniques. The business model involves selling unit franchises to brokers, with optional additional outlets, and previously offered regional franchises (discontinued in the US in 2019). Target market includes buyers, sellers, and other individuals involved in residential real estate transactions within proximity to the outlet.
Franchise Costs
No royalty + 2% marketing/promotion on monthly agent/transaction fees + $603 per agent monthly (min $1,200/mo)
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How REALTY ONE GROUP Compares
Key Insights
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Real Estate Brokerage
- One of the lowest SBA loan default rates in Real Estate Brokerage
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
REALTY ONE GROUP Current | $47K – $228K | $25K | 0.0% | 410 |
| 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
+31 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for REALTY ONE GROUP franchisees (2017 – 2017)
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
459 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)
Termination disputes and breach of non-competition covenants
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 REALTY ONE GROUP franchise ranges from $47,250 to $227,500. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 0.0% of gross sales.
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