What is the range of the Continuing Agent Fee for Counselor Realty, per licensed agent?
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 |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 9–13)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Counselor Realty's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay a Continuing Agent Fee, which varies based on the number of licensed agents operating through their office. This fee is paid monthly and is due by the 20th day of the month. The amount ranges from $32 to $53 per licensed agent.
The Continuing Agent Fee is structured in tiers. Franchisees pay $53 per licensed agent for the sixth through 15th licensed agent, $37 per licensed agent for the 16th through 35th licensed agent, and $32 per licensed agent for the 36th and each additional licensed agent. This tiered structure means that as a franchisee's office grows, the marginal cost per agent decreases, potentially incentivizing larger offices.
For example, if a Counselor Realty franchisee has 50 licensed agents, the Continuing Agent Fee is calculated as follows: $53 multiplied by 10 (for agents 6-15), plus $37 multiplied by 20 (for agents 16-35), plus $32 multiplied by 15 (for agents 36-50), totaling $1,750. The number of agents operating through the office is determined by the number of licensed agents listed with the Minnesota Department of Commerce on the first day of the month. This fee applies to agents operating from the main office, as well as any Additional or Extension Offices.