3 brands
Real Estate Franchise Costs 2026
Brokerage and investment franchises. Agent-commission models with low inventory costs and flexible location requirements.
$37K
Lowest Entry
RE/MAX
$210K
Avg. Investment
Across 3 brands
$33,000
Avg. Franchise Fee
One-time cost
2.0%
Avg. Royalty
Monthly % of revenue
All Real Estate Franchises
| Brand | Franchise Fee | Total Investment | Royalty | Est. Revenue | Break-Even |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RE/MAX | $25,000 | $37,500–$224,500 | 0% | $800,000 | ~1.4 yr |
| HomeVestors | $39,000 | $77,500–$401,500 | 0.0%+6.0% | $950,000 | ~4.2 yr |
| Keller Williams | $35,000 | $183,639–$336,895 | 6.0% | $1,200,000 | ~3.6 yr |
Real Estate Franchise Details
RE/MAX
$37,500–$224,500 total investment
$25,000
Franchise fee
0.0%
Royalty
$800,000
Est. annual revenue
~1.4 yr
Break-even est.
RE $60,000
Equip $20,000
Mkt $25,000
WC $75,000
HomeVestors
$77,500–$401,500 total investment
$39,000
Franchise fee
0.0% + 6.0%
Royalty + ad fee
$950,000
Est. annual revenue
~4.2 yr
Break-even est.
RE $15,000
Equip $10,000
Mkt $40,000
WC $60,000
Keller Williams
$183,639–$336,895 total investment
$35,000
Franchise fee
6.0%
Royalty
$1,200,000
Est. annual revenue
~3.6 yr
Break-even est.
RE $80,000
Equip $25,000
Mkt $30,000
WC $100,000
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Data Sources
Investment ranges, royalty rates, and fee structures: Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) filed with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission under the FTC Franchise Rule (16 C.F.R. Part 436). Revenue estimates: Item 19 Financial Performance Representations where available. Updated March 2026.