REALTY ONE GROUP

The system's track record shows solid momentum: from 376 locations in 2023 to 406 in 2024 (+8%), now at 410 franchise outlets plus 12 corporate, with 64 projected new units. Terminations are minimal at just 2, a green flag for health, but 41 transfers suggest some owners are handing off operations—possibly due to the model's demands on recruiting agents. FDD Item 19 is not disclosed, leaving franchisees without validated revenue benchmarks, which is a critical gap in real estate where agent volume drives success. Litigation notes in the FDD highlight termination disputes and non-compete breaches, pointing to potential operational friction.

Economics start with a $25,000 franchise fee and $47,250-$227,500 total investment, scalable for single or multi-outlet brokers targeting residential/commercial deals. Ongoing fees skip royalties but hit with 2% brand/ad fund on agent/transaction fees, plus $603 per agent monthly (minimum $1,200/month)—a fee structure tying costs directly to your team's size, rewarding growth but punishing slow starts. Only 1 SBA loan on record at $103,000 average underscores limited debt financing appeal, likely due to the asset-light model. For brokers eyeing tech-driven branding without heavy upfront royalties, this could scale fast in hot markets, but without Item 19, you're betting on unproven averages amid transfer churn.