1st Class Real Estate vs REAL PRODUCERS
Franchise Comparison 2026
Both 1st Class Real Estate and REAL PRODUCERS are real estate franchises. FranchiseVerdict rates 1st Class Real Estate C (Average) and REAL PRODUCERS A (Strongest tier).
| Metric | 1st Class Real Estate | REAL PRODUCERS |
|---|---|---|
| Verdict Grade | CAverageAverage | AStrongest tierStrongest tier |
| Investment Range | N/A | $2K – $12K |
| Franchise Fee | $25K | $735 |
| Royalty Rate | No royalty is charged to the Area Representative; the Area Representative earns commissions on Initial Franchise Fees and Royalties of Unit franchisees it recruits (no percentage-of-sales royalty obligation disclosed for the AR business). | Royalty equals 20% of the advertising value of each issue of the Publication (franchisor-determined base, not gross sales), due monthly. |
| Average Revenue (Item 19) | N/A | N/A |
| SBA Charge-Off Rate | N/A | N/A |
| Total Units | 18 | 153 |
| Unit Growth (YoY) | N/A | N/A |
| Year Began Franchising | 2018 | 2017 |
| FDD Year | 2026 | 2025 |
Investment Range
N/A
$2K – $12K
Franchise Fee
$25K
$735
Royalty Rate
No royalty is charged to the Area Representative; the Area Representative earns commissions on Initial Franchise Fees and Royalties of Unit franchisees it recruits (no percentage-of-sales royalty obligation disclosed for the AR business).
Royalty equals 20% of the advertising value of each issue of the Publication (franchisor-determined base, not gross sales), due monthly.
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
N/A
Total Units
18
153
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2018
2017
FDD Year
2026
2025