Century 21 vs Open2View.com Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Century 21 vs Open2View.com including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Century 21 Franchise
Open2View.com Franchise
Investment $24,700 - $451,350$4,000 - $322,001
Franchise Fee $12,500 - $25,000$4,000 - $135,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19712006
Year Franchised 19722006
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Century 21 Franchise
Open2View.com Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• Enthusiasm and commitment to providing exceptional service. Previous photography or sales experience is an advantage but not necessary as Open2view provides a full franchise training programme.

    Financing Options
     
    Century 21 Franchise
    Open2View.com Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/Yes-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Century 21 Franchise
    Open2View.com Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Century 21 Franchise
    Open2View.com Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Century 21

    When you become part of the CENTURY 21® System, you’ll have the flexibility and entrepreneurial opportunity of being independently owned and operated along with the brand presence and buying power of the world’s most iconic real estate brand. 
     
    • Global Exposure
    • Comprehensive Training
    • In-Market Support
    • World-Class Marketing
    • The Scale and Buying Power of a Global Partner
     
    According to the 2013 National Association of REALTORS® Profile of Real Estate Firms, those real estate firms affiliated with a franchise report an 87% boost in name recognition, an 85% increase in enhanced use of technology, and an 83% improvement in acquiring listings. 
     
    Find out what more than 8,000 independently owned and operated franchise brokers across 80 countries and territories already know. The CENTURY 21 System is the most recognized real estate company as chosen by consumers from a list of real estate agencies.*
     
    The CENTURY 21 System is accepting franchise applications in key markets for individuals that are interested in setting a new standard of service, quality, and commitment.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a CENTURY 21 franchise is approximately $24,700 to $264,050 for a conversion real estate office, and $106,200 to $451,350 for a start-up real estate office. This includes $0 to $25,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate. The standard initial franchise fee for a residential franchise is $25,000 for the first office and $10,000 for each additional office.

    Veteran Incentives Franchise fee waived

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    About Open2View.com

    The Open2view Real Estate website and Professional Real Estate Photographic service is now on offer and growing fast in the US.Open2view.com has been delivering photographic and Virtual tour services to Real Estate professionals for several years. Open2view.com has developed exclusive tools and systems that have enabled our business owners to dominate Real Estate Photography in their geographical areas in both New Zealand and Australia. The Open2view.com website clearly delivers unbelievable value to any Real Estate marketing program.Open2view.com is currently one of the most trafficked Real Estate websites in New Zealand and growing rapidly in Australia. Our operators are some of the best Real Estate photographers in the country and take huge pride in their work. This guarantees the best quality Real Estate content anywhere in the world. Owning an Open2view.com Franchise will not only provide an opportunity for you to capitalize on our proven systems but also the chance for you to personally excel in this exciting industry. This is a ground floor opportunity to become personally involved in one of the most exciting business combinations ever offered, the internet and real estate. Opportunities are now available to acquire State Master Franchises as well as Area and Photographer Franchises in the states we are now operating in the US.