How many Real Estate franchise brands are there?

We track 101 real estate franchise brands with verified FDD data, verdict grades, and financial metrics.

What is the average investment for a Real Estate franchise?

The average initial investment for a real estate franchise ranges from $121,061 to $317,262, based on FDD Item 7 disclosures across 101 brands.

What is the average revenue for Real Estate franchises?

The average gross revenue reported by real estate franchises is $1,585,109, based on Item 19 financial performance representations.

How many Real Estate franchises have an A verdict?

31 out of 101 real estate franchise brands have earned an A verdict, indicating strong unit economics, low franchisee turnover, and favorable SBA loan performance.

What is the SBA loan charge-off rate for Real Estate franchises?

The average SBA loan charge-off rate for real estate franchises is 15.4%, based on data from 53 brands with 10 or more SBA-backed loans.

Best Real Estate Franchises (2026)

101 brands analyzed. Average investment: $121K. Average revenue: $1.6M.

How to evaluate real estate franchises

Weigh investment against disclosed revenue — high revenue can require high capital.
Read the SBA charge-off rate as one risk signal, not the whole picture.
Verify figures against each brand's FDD (Item 7 costs, Item 19 revenue) — gross sales are not profit.
Shortlist a few, then talk to current and former owners before you commit.

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Brands: 101

Avg investment: $121K - $317K

Avg revenue: $1.6M; Median $350K · 13 of 101 disclose Item 19 · 1 excluded as company-owned only

Avg SBA charge-off rate: 15.4%; 29 brands with ≥10 loans

Avg franchise fee: $33K

Avg 3-yr growth: 71.3%; System CAGR · median 0.0% · 15 brands

Avg fee load: 9.3%; Royalty + ad fund

Avg turnover: 15.6%; Franchisee churn

A-rated: 31

Investment vs. franchise fee

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Top Real Estate franchises

AStrongest tier

Transworld Business Advisors

190 contacts

Investment

$114K – $144K

Item 19 (Reported)

$751K

Units

467+6%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

0.0%(n=20)

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

All County®

51 contacts

Investment

$86K – $118K

Item 19 (Reported)

$417K

Units

88+24%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

50.0%(n=21)

Real Estate

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Pmi

94 contacts

Investment

$93K – $166K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

408+8%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=10)

Real Estate

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Grasons

55 contacts

Investment

$72K – $119K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

61+97%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Real Estate

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Murphy Business & Financial Corporation

70 contacts

Investment

$66K – $88K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

136+1%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

The Doan Group

15 contacts

Investment

$14K – $68K

Item 19 (Reported)

$350K

Units

26+13%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Blue Moon Estate Sales

96 contacts

Investment

$90K – $113K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

136+25%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~10.0%(n=10)

Real Estate

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Real Property Management

37 contacts

Investment

$99K – $244K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

450+7%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

3.1%(n=98)

Real Estate

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FDD '24

AStrongest tier

NextHome

586 contacts

Investment

$17K – $222K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

512+43%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Real Producers

192 contacts

Investment

$2K – $12K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

153+28%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Real Estate

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Keller Williams

952 contacts

Investment

$182K – $336K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

773-3%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=12)

Real Estate

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Harcourts Real Estate

17 contacts

Investment

$151K – $360K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

22+22%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Real Estate

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Sunbelt Business Brokers

103 contacts

Investment

$61K – $115K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

130+11%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Real Estate

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Epcon Communities

66 contacts

Investment

$3.8M – $6.4M

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

105+0%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Real Estate

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

HomeSmart

86 contacts

Investment

$66K – $205K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

258-2%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

~0.0%(n=14)

Real Estate

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

The Agency®

57 contacts

Investment

$120K – $896K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

91+157%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

Real Estate

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

15 contacts

Investment

$45K – $90K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

293+1%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

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FDD '23

AStrongest tier

Iron Valley Real Estate

27 contacts

Investment

$74K – $207K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

54+31%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

N/A

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FDD '26

AStrongest tier

Keyrenter Property Management

63 contacts

Investment

$116K – $241K

Item 19 (Reported)

$698K

Units

58+26%

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

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FDD '25

AStrongest tier

Realty ONE Group

312 contacts

Investment

$47K – $228K

Item 19 (Reported)

N/A

Units

422

SBA 7(a) charge-off

Limited data

Real Estate

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FDD '25

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