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HomeSmart vs Iron Valley Real Estate

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both HomeSmart and Iron Valley Real Estate are real estate franchises. HomeSmart requires an investment of $66K – $205K while Iron Valley Real Estate requires $74K – $207K. HomeSmart has SBA lending data on file with a 0.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates HomeSmart A (Strongest tier) and Iron Valley Real Estate A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$66K – $205K
$74K – $207K
Franchise Fee
$20K
$20K
Royalty Rate
Greater of ($12/agent/month plus $120 per completed side) or $500/month, plus $25 per rental, referral, or lease fee collected by the broker.
$150 per Transaction Side
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (14 loans)
N/A
Total Units
258
54
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2005
2018
FDD Year
2026
2026