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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of RE/MAX vs Weichert Real Estate including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $42,000 - $284,000 | $62,500 - $324,700 |
Franchise Fee | $17,500 - $37,500 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | varies | 6% |
Advertising Fee | varies | 2% |
Year Founded | 1973 | 1969 |
Year Franchised | 1975 | 2000 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 7 years |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 7 years |
Renewal Fee | Varies | $1K |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/No | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/No |
Equipment | No/No | No/No |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | Semi-annual convention and conference | Classroom Training: 28.25 hours Additional Training: Annual conference; quarterly workshops (local) |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
Marketing | Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | Co-op Advertising National Media Regional Advertising Social media Email marketing |
Operations |
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. |
10% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
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Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |