Who is the licensor for the Christies International Real Estate Broker Affiliate License Agreement?
Christies_International_Real_Estate Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
CHRISTIE'S® INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE BROKER AFFILIATE LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS BROKER AFFILIATE LICENSE AGREEMENT (the "Broker Affiliate License Agreement" or "Agreement") is made and entered into this day of, 20 (the "Effective Date"), between Christie's International Real Estate, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, with a principal place of business at 806 N. Peoria Street, Chicago, IL 60642 ("we," "us" or "our"), and , a [resident of / corporation organized in / limited liability company organized in] the state of ("you" or "your").
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–177)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Christies International Real Estate Franchise Disclosure Document, the licensor for the Broker Affiliate License Agreement is Christie's International Real Estate, LLC. As stated in the document, the agreement is made between Christie's International Real Estate, LLC, located in Chicago, IL, and the prospective affiliate.
This means that Christie's International Real Estate, LLC is the entity granting the license to operate a Christies International Real Estate business. They are responsible for providing the system, marks, and support necessary for the affiliate to run their business. The agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which the affiliate can operate, including the use of trademarks, operational guidelines, and other obligations.
Prospective franchisees should understand that Christie's International Real Estate, LLC, as the licensor, retains significant control over the brand and system. The franchisee must adhere to the standards and guidelines set forth by the licensor in order to maintain their license and operate under the Christies International Real Estate name.