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Lowest-royalty Real estate franchises
The 15 real estate franchises with the lowest ongoing royalty (FDD Item 6). Every figure is read from the brand's most recent FDD — not marketing copy.
| # | Franchise | Royalty | Investment | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Barn | 0.25% | $56,465 – $257,820 | Medium |
| 2 | TCB Now | 1% | $274,700 – $444,000 | Medium |
| 3 | Harcourts Pacific | 2% | $151,000 – $360,000 | Medium |
| 4 | New Again Houses · Item 19 ✓ | 2.25% | $123,700 – $216,200 | Low |
| 5 | @properties | 3% | $64,350 – $433,000 | Medium |
| 6 | Christie's International Real Estate | 3% | $64,475 – $443,125 | Medium |
| 7 | Simply Full Service Reality | 3% | $29,200 – $60,800 | High |
| 8 | Epcon Communities | 3.5% | $3,845,350 – $6,398,350 | High |
| 9 | HomeLife | 4% | $34,200 – $110,000 | Medium |
| 10 | Realty World | 4% | $18,600 – $195,000 | Medium |
| 11 | 1 Percent Lists | 5% | $10,370 – $60,560 | Medium |
| 12 | Assist-2-Sell | 5% | — | High |
| 13 | Intero Real Estate Services | 5% | $210,200 – $855,400 | High |
| 14 | Sperry Van Ness · Item 19 ✓ | 5% | $33,780 – $129,310 | Medium |
| 15 | United Country Real Estate | 5% | $11,450 – $45,945 | High |
Ranked from FDDs filed with state franchise registries. Figures are as disclosed by each franchisor; “best” reflects the single metric above, not an overall recommendation. Tap any brand for the full cost, earnings, litigation and benchmark breakdown.
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This report compiles and structures publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) data from state franchise registrations. It is not legal, financial, or investment advice, is not affiliated with or endorsed by any franchisor, and does not replace reading the full FDD or consulting a franchise attorney or accountant. All figures are as disclosed by the franchisor in its most recent registered FDD. Item 19 financial performance representations are made at the franchisor’s option and may be absent or limited.