Who is required to attend the Christies International Real Estate annual affiliate conference?
Christies_International_Real_Estate Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- **4.8.
Annual Conference**.
In order to stay current on all programs, processes, procedures and other information relating to the operation of your CHRISTIE'S INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE business, you or a senior representative from your leadership team of whom we approve must attend any annual affiliate conference or other conference that we sponsor or designate.
You must pay to us our then-current conference fee and you are responsible for all travel and living expenses for you, your owners, brokers, agents and employees.
If you fail to attend the annual conference without our prior written consent, you must pay our then-current fee for two people for failing to attend the conference.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–177)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Christies International Real Estate Franchise Disclosure Document, either the franchisee or a senior representative from their leadership team (approved by Christies International Real Estate) must attend any annual affiliate conference or other conference that Christies International Real Estate sponsors or designates.
The franchisee is responsible for paying the then-current conference fee to Christies International Real Estate, as well as covering all travel and living expenses for themselves, their owners, brokers, agents, and employees who attend the conference.
Failure to attend the annual conference without prior written consent from Christies International Real Estate will result in a penalty. The franchisee must pay the then-current fee for two people for failing to attend the conference. This policy ensures that franchisees stay informed about the latest programs, processes, procedures, and other information relevant to operating their Christies International Real Estate business.