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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of RE/MAX vs ERA Franchise Systems LLC 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 | $27,350 - $432,550 |
Franchise Fee | $17,500 - $37,500 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | varies | 6% of gross revenue |
Advertising Fee | varies | 2% ($362.00 minimum/$1,259 maximum for Main Office and $362.00 minimum/$895.00 maximum for Branch) |
Year Founded | 1973 | 1971 |
Year Franchised | 1975 | 1972 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | Varies | - |
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 | Yes/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | Yes/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 | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations |
Marketing | Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising |
Operations |
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. |
International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |
Since its founding in 1971, ERA has helped homebuyers, sellers and renters with all their real estate needs. In addition to listing homes and providing other brokerage services, the company provides such special services as utility transfer, connection and disconnection.