Who is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Christies International Real Estate business?
Christies_International_Real_Estate Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
onal individuals incur in attending any additional training. We reserve the right to charge a reasonable fee in connection with any ongoing training we offer.
- 4.3. Continuing Education. You must satisfy all continuing education requirements required by us or by applicable law for maintaining your license, permit and applicable certifications, and those of your brokers, agents, and employees.
- 4.4. Operating Assistance. You are solely responsible for the day-to-day operation of your Business to preserve and protect the CHRISTIES INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE brand and Marks. You and your employees must preserve good customer relations; render competent, prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable service; and comply with all operational standards in the Operations Manual.
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 franchisee is solely responsible for the day-to-day operations of their business. This includes preserving and protecting the Christies International Real Estate brand and Marks. The franchisee and their employees must maintain good customer relations, provide competent, prompt, courteous, and knowledgeable service, and adhere to all operational standards outlined in the Operations Manual.
This means that while Christies International Real Estate provides the brand name, system, and support through training and manuals, the franchisee is in charge of the actual running of the business. They make the daily decisions, manage employees, and ensure that customers receive quality service. This operational independence is a common characteristic of the franchise business model, where the franchisee benefits from the franchisor's established brand and system but retains control over local operations.
Christies International Real Estate also requires a "Responsible Broker" who will oversee the Business operations, represent the franchisee in interactions with Christies International Real Estate, and hold all necessary real estate licenses for the Business. This Responsible Broker must successfully complete Christies International Real Estate's initial training program and all mandatory follow-up training programs. The Responsible Broker is listed on Exhibit 1.