What are the conditions for relocating a Christies International Real Estate Main Office or Additional Office?
Christies_International_Real_Estate Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (e) Relocation Review. You must obtain our prior written consent, which will not be unreasonable withheld, if you wish to relocate your Main Office and/or an Additional Office.
The "new" location must comply with all applicable provisions of this Agreement and with our then-current specifications and standards for CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE businesses.
If you must relocate the Main Office and/or an Additional Office because it was destroyed, condemned, or otherwise became untenantable by fire, flood, or other casualty, you must reopen the replacement office within 90 days after you discontinue operation at the prior office.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–177)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Christies International Real Estate FDD, a franchisee must obtain prior written consent from Christies International Real Estate to relocate their Main Office or any Additional Office. This consent will not be unreasonably withheld. The new location must adhere to all applicable provisions outlined in the Broker Affiliate License Agreement, as well as comply with Christies International Real Estate's then-current specifications and standards for its businesses.
If the relocation of the Main Office or an Additional Office is due to unforeseen circumstances such as destruction, condemnation, or the location becoming untenantable due to fire, flood, or other casualty, the franchisee is required to reopen the replacement office within 90 days after discontinuing operations at the prior location.
This requirement ensures that all Christies International Real Estate locations maintain a consistent brand image and operational standard, regardless of location. It also protects Christies International Real Estate by ensuring franchisees do not move to locations that could negatively impact the brand or violate the terms of the franchise agreement. For a prospective franchisee, this means that any relocation plans must be carefully coordinated with and approved by Christies International Real Estate, and any necessary relocations due to unforeseen circumstances must be executed promptly to minimize disruption.