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RE/MAX
Property· USA· Est. 1973

RE/MAX

Parent: RE/MAX Holdings Inc.

FRA VerifiedHigh TransparencyReal Estate DrivenHigh ROI
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Overview

RE/MAX is a global real estate franchise network with brokerages in 110+ countries. Its flat-fee agent model attracts high-producing agents but creates cyclical revenue sensitivity tied to property market conditions.

Key Metrics

9,000
Total Units
100%
Franchised
$1.1B
System Revenue
$280K
Avg Unit Volume
$35K
Min Investment
$233K
Max Investment
6%
Royalty Fee
18%
Avg ROI
Model Breakdown

Business Model

Franchise model where agents pay flat fees to RE/MAX rather than splitting commissions. High-producing agents benefit most from the model.

Supply Chain Control

Low

Franchisee Support

Medium

Expansion Strategy

Franchise offices with independent agent recruitment

Logistics Model

N/A — service model, no physical logistics

Investor & Ownership

Publicly traded (NYSE: RMAX)

FRA Compliance Scores
Legal Fairness
72/100
Financial Transparency
80/100
Support Systems
65/100
Franchisee Success Rate
62/100

FRA Insight

Strengths

Global brand recognition, high-producing agent attraction, public company transparency.

Weaknesses

Revenue highly cyclical — property market downturns directly hit franchisee income.

Key Risks

Real estate market volatility, PropTech disruption (Zillow, Purplebricks), agent retention challenges.

Data sources: Public filings, Investor reports