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HomeSmart vs Realty ONE Group

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both HomeSmart and Realty ONE Group are real estate franchises. HomeSmart requires an investment of $66K – $205K while Realty ONE Group requires $47K – $228K. HomeSmart has SBA lending data on file with a 0.0% charge-off rate. FranchiseVerdict rates HomeSmart A (Strongest tier) and Realty ONE Group A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$66K – $205K
$47K – $228K
Franchise Fee
$20K
$19K
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.
None
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
0.0% (14 loans)
Limited data
Total Units
258
422
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2005
2012
FDD Year
2026
2025