Coldwell Banker Real Estate
$CBREF500 #501CategoryServices
SubcategoryReal Estate
Locations1,781
Franchisee Count1,297
Franchise Fee$25,000
Item 7 Low$33,970
Item 7 Midpoint$184,223
Item 7 High$334,475
Royalty FeesPercentage of Gross Revenue set annually at 5.5%.
Ad / Brand Fund0.5%
Sold Not Open7
ParentCompass, Inc.
Founded1981
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business45
Began Franchising1982
HQMadison, NJ
Executives7
Main Phone(973) 407-7401
FDD IssuedMarch 30, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 14, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2022 🔒
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ERA Real Estate
#153$34K–$267K
Unit Traj.
—
Rev Spread
—
Payback
—
Net Growth
−2.3%
Survival
92.4%
Turnover
2.3%
Saturation
1.7 / M
Litig/100
2.76
Royalty+Ad
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Realty One Group
#163$47K–$228K
Unit Traj.
+11.4%
Rev Spread
—
Payback
—
Net Growth
+0.5%
Survival
90.0%
Turnover
1.2%
Saturation
1.4 / M
Litig/100
1.71
Royalty+Ad
2% + 2%
Keller Williams Area Rep
#175$30K–$336K
Unit Traj.
+27.5%
Rev Spread
—
Payback
—
Net Growth
−3.3%
Survival
95.7%
Turnover
2.3%
Saturation
2.0 / M
Litig/100
2.72
Royalty+Ad
6% + 1%
Keller Williams Unit
#175$184K–$336K
Unit Traj.
+90.3%
Rev Spread
—
Payback
—
Net Growth
−3.7%
Survival
94.8%
Turnover
2.5%
Saturation
2.0 / M
Litig/100
2.59
Royalty+Ad
6% + 0.5%
REMAX
#180$37K–$337K
Unit Traj.
+68.1%
Rev Spread
—
Payback
—
Net Growth
−5.2%
Survival
91.1%
Turnover
3.7%
Saturation
10.1 / M
Litig/100
0.57
Royalty+Ad
1%
NextHome
#423$17K–$222K
Unit Traj.
+3.5%
Rev Spread
—
Payback
—
Net Growth
−3.6%
Survival
89.3%
Turnover
5.6%
Saturation
2.1 / M
Litig/100
0.00
Royalty+Ad
Flat fee structure: $210/month per Non-Team Member (1-year) or $200/month (5-year), plus $575 per transaction (1-year) or $475 per transaction (5-year); Team fees vary + 4%
@properties
$64K–$433K
Unit Traj.
-5.8%
Rev Spread
—
Payback
—
Net Growth
+40.0%
Survival
100.0%
Turnover
0.0%
Saturation
0.3 / M
Litig/100
200.00
Royalty+Ad
3% + 3%
1 Percent Lists
$10K–$61K
Unit Traj.
+24.8%
Rev Spread
—
Payback
—
Net Growth
+10.0%
Survival
90.0%
Turnover
10.0%
Saturation
0.4 / M
Litig/100
4.00
Royalty+Ad
5%