Does Christies International Real Estate have the right to change or discontinue any ancillary service at any time?
Christies_International_Real_Estate Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- **4.7.
Ancillary Services.** We or our affiliates may offer other ancillary services, directly or indirectly, to assist you in operating your Business.
However, you are not required to use ancillary services.
Ancillary services may include title services, mortgage services, new development services, warranty services, and relocation services and similar products or services related to a real estate brokerage operation.
These services may not be available in all markets, and we have the right to add, change or discontinue any ancillary service at any time, and we reserve the right to charge our then-current fees for such ancillary services.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 54–177)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Christies International Real Estate Franchise Disclosure Document, Christies International Real Estate or its affiliates may offer ancillary services to assist franchisees in operating their businesses. These services are not mandatory for franchisees to use.
The ancillary services may include title services, mortgage services, new development services, warranty services, and relocation services, as well as similar products or services related to real estate brokerage operations. However, these services might not be available in every market.
Christies International Real Estate retains the right to add, change, or discontinue any ancillary service at any time. They also reserve the right to charge their then-current fees for these ancillary services. This means that Christies International Real Estate franchisees should be aware that the availability and cost of these services can change, potentially impacting their business operations and profitability.