How many REALTY ONE GROUP franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, REALTY ONE GROUP has 408 franchise locations.

Can you get an SBA loan for a REALTY ONE GROUP franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for REALTY ONE GROUP franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is REALTY ONE GROUP a good franchise to buy?

REALTY ONE GROUP shows several positive indicators: established brand with 408+ 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.

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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.

FDD Year:

408locations

$47K–$228K

ServicesLaguna Niguel, CARealty One Group International, LLCwww.RealtyOneGroup.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$25,000

Initial Investment

$47,250 – $227,500

Royalty Rate

0.00%

Brand Fund

2.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$1,200 – $1,200

0% royalty + 2% marketing and promotion fees + $1,200/mo minimum monthly agent fee

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%	408
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 21 franchises	$49K – $295K	$25K	5.4%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 21 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

Top States

1CA

2PA

3FL

4NC

5WA

6IA

7NJ

8SC

9AZ

10TX

11CO

12MO

13GA

14VA

15OR

+31 more states

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for REALTY ONE GROUP franchisees (2017 – 2017)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$103,000

Total Volume

$0.1M

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.

1 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

268 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

268 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases6

Includes disputes over trade secrets and breach of contract, an investigation into no-poaching provisions, antitrust class actions related to commission practices, and TCPA class actions.

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

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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.