Is a Christies International Real Estate franchisee allowed to advertise commission rates?
Christies_International_Real_Estate Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- **7.2.
Local Advertising and Promotions**.
All advertising and promotions must conform with the Operations Manual, including the Brand Guidelines.
We may require you to use our advertising templates or materials in accord with our Operations Manual, including our Brand Guidelines, or as we otherwise approve in writing.
If you use or develop your own marketing materials for your Business, we, in our sole discretion, have the right to require you to remove any marketing materials or advertising that do not comply with the Operations Manual, Brand Guidelines or any laws.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–177)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document does not explicitly state whether a Christies International Real Estate franchisee can advertise commission rates. However, it does state that all advertising and promotions must conform to the Operations Manual, including the Brand Guidelines.
Christies International Real Estate may require franchisees to use their advertising templates or materials. If a franchisee develops their own marketing materials, Christies International Real Estate has the right to require the franchisee to remove any marketing materials or advertising that do not comply with the Operations Manual, Brand Guidelines, or any laws.
Because the FDD does not specifically address commission rate advertising, prospective franchisees should inquire directly with Christies International Real Estate about their policies on advertising commission rates to ensure compliance and avoid potential conflicts.