Coldwell Banker vs Commission Express Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Coldwell Banker vs Commission Express including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Coldwell Banker Franchise
Commission Express Franchise
Investment $23,500 - $70,100$112,800 - $301,500
Franchise Fee $13,000 - $25,000$15,000 - $60,000
Royalty Fee 6%Varies
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19061992
Year Franchised 19821996
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee Varies-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Coldwell Banker Franchise
Commission Express Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience

  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

     
    Coldwell Banker Franchise
    Commission Express Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Coldwell Banker Franchise
    Commission Express Franchise
    Training Ongoing training at other locations & via the Internet-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations 27% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

    15% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Coldwell Banker Franchise
    Commission Express Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Coldwell Banker

    In the wake of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Colbert Coldwell saw how many real estate agents took advantage of victims and decided there was a need for knowledgeable, reliable agents. That same year, he founded his company and in 1914 was joined by Benjamin Arthur Banker, who became a full partner.
    Today, Coldwell Banker agents handle residential, luxury, resort and commercial real estate sales.

    "Womens

    #278 in Franchise 500 for 2021.   Not in Franchise 500 for 2021.


    About Commission Express

    John L Stedman and Joseph M. Giovannelli founded Commission Express, based in Fairfax, Virginia, in 1992. With most real estate transactions, an agent waits between 30 and 90 days to receive his or her commission. In the meantime, the agent still has to cover the costs of running an office and paying employees.
    Commission Express franchisees essentially offer agents cash advances by purchasing an agent's outstanding commissions at a discount. When the home purchase is completed and the commission is received, Commission Express withholds between 8 and 14 percent in fees. Franchisees provide their own capital to purchase the commissions.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Commission Express franchised business with a protected development territory ranges from $172,300 to $301,500. This includes $10,000 (for a small territory), $25,000 (for a medium territory) or $50,000 (for a large territory) that must be paid to the franchisor.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Commission Express franchised business with an open market development territory ranges from $112,800 to $192,500. This includes $25,000 that must be paid to the franchisor.