RE/MAX franchise
RE/MAX is a global real estate brand. Franchisees run brokerage offices where agents typically keep most of their commission and pay the office a fee or share. At the end of 2025 there were 450 RE/MAX locations in the US, all franchised.
- Cost to open
- $37K–$337K
- Franchise fee
- $9K–$35K
- Royalty
- Per agent
- Locations, 2025
- 450
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Company snapshot
- Franchisor based in
- Denver, Colorado
- Agreement length
- 5 years
- Territory
- No exclusive territory
- Financing
- Some financing offered
From RE/MAX Integrated Regions, LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a RE/MAX franchise costs
Opening a standard RE/MAX brokerage office costs an estimated $37,100 to $336,500. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: RE/MAX Integrated Regions, LLC, 2026 filing, page 39
RE/MAX franchise fee
The franchise fee is $8,750 to $35,000, set by market size: $35,000 in high-density markets, $17,500 medium, $8,750 low. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: RE/MAX Integrated Regions, LLC, 2026 filing, page 23
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | A continuing franchise fee of $143 to $170 a month per sales associate, depending on the state, rising each July. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | 5% of gross sales |
Source: RE/MAX Integrated Regions, LLC, 2026 filing, page 25
Sales and earnings
No figures RE/MAX does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: RE/MAX Integrated Regions, LLC, 2026 filing, page 78
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 494 (−8) | 0 |
| 2024 | 475 (−19) | 0 |
| 2025 | 450 (−25) | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: RE/MAX Integrated Regions, LLC, 2026 filing, page 79
How RE/MAX compares
Of the 4 real estate franchises on this site, RE/MAX is the 3rd cheapest to open and the 3rd largest by number of locations.
| Measure | RE/MAX | Typical real estate |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $37K | $37K |
| Change in franchised locations, 0 yrs | −10.4% | −8.1% |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 0 of 4 |
Typical is the median across the 4 brands in real estate franchises.
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RE/MAX franchise questions
Does RE/MAX help with financing?
Yes, in some cases. RE/MAX may finance part of the cost, such as the franchise fee, for qualified buyers; terms are in its filing.
Do RE/MAX franchisees get a protected territory?
No. RE/MAX grants the right to run one location but no exclusive area, so another RE/MAX can open nearby.
How long is a RE/MAX franchise agreement?
The initial term is 5 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
How does RE/MAX compare with other real estate franchises?
Of the 4 real estate franchises here, RE/MAX is the 3rd cheapest to open (low end $37K against a $37K median) and the 3rd largest by number of locations.
Does RE/MAX say how much franchisees make?
No, RE/MAX doesn't publish sales or profit figures for its locations, while 0 of the 4 real estate brands here do. Current and former owners are the best source.
Where is RE/MAX based?
RE/MAX Integrated Regions, LLC is based in Denver, Colorado.