Is the Counselor Realty Base Monthly Fee a fixed amount, or can it vary?
Counselor_Realty Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| (1) Name of Fee | (2) Amount | (3) Due Date | (4) Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Monthly Fee | $371 per month | Payable monthly by the 20th day of the month | See Note A |
| Continuing Agent Fee | $32 to $53 per licensed agent operating from or through your Office | Payable monthly by the 20th day of the month | See Note B |
Notes to Item 6, above:
- A.
You must pay us a Base Monthly Fee of $371.
This fee includes the first 5 licensed agents operating through your Office.
- B.
You must pay a monthly Continuing Agent Fee to Counselor based upon the number of licensed agents operating through your Office (including any Additional Offices and Extension Offices) at any time during the month as follows: $53 per licensed agent for the sixth through 15th licensed agent operating through your Office(s); $37 per licensed agent for the 16th through 35th licensed agent operating through your Office(s); and $32 per licensed agent for the 36th and each additional licensed agent operating through your Office(s).
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 9–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Counselor Realty's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Base Monthly Fee is a fixed amount. The franchisee must pay a Base Monthly Fee of $371 per month, payable by the 20th day of the month. This fee covers the first five licensed agents operating through the franchisee's office.
While the Base Monthly Fee itself is a fixed amount, franchisees should be aware of additional fees that can vary based on the number of agents. Specifically, Counselor Realty charges a Continuing Agent Fee that varies depending on how many licensed agents operate through the office beyond the initial five covered by the Base Monthly Fee. These Continuing Agent Fees range from $32 to $53 per agent.
Therefore, while the Base Monthly Fee is a set amount, the total monthly fees payable to Counselor Realty will fluctuate based on the size of the franchisee's agent network. It is important for prospective franchisees to factor in these variable Continuing Agent Fees when projecting their potential costs and profitability.