Where can I find a full description of the distinctive remuneration plan for sales representatives, also known as the 'Exit Formula'?
Exit Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
sentative's independent business ability. Sales Representative has not relied on any warranty or representation written, printed, or oral, express or implied, as to Representative's potential success in the business contemplated by this Agreement.
Sales Representative acknowledges having read and understood the foregoing prior to signing it and acknowledges being in receipt of a fully executed copy of this Agreement.
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SCHEDULE 1
THE EXIT FORMULA
THE EXIT FORMULA
(U.S. Revision Effective-03.23.25)
1. Franchisor
EXIT Realty Corp. International ("EXIT") is the Franchisor. EXIT provides strategic oversight and support of all EXIT Subfranchises and Franchises with regard to the establishment, maintenance and updates of all policies, procedures, standards, and business insight of EXIT. EXIT is not a real estate brokerage and does not belong to any real estate board.
2. Sales Representatives and EXIT Associates
Sales Representatives mean all licensed real estate salespersons and brokers performing services as an employee or independent contractor for an EXIT Franchise.
EXIT Associates mean all Subfranchisors, Franchisees, and Sales Representatives, as well as all non-licensed persons under written contract with a Franchise, Subfranchise or EXIT who have met the requirements outlined in section 9.d), below.
It is important that all EXIT Associates who maintain multiple roles within the EXIT System identify the role which represents their "primary" role, as described in Section 9.q) below, on appropriate EXIT documentation.
3. Effective Date
The Effective Date for Sales Representatives is defined as the date that (1) the Sales Representative's license is formally transferred under Franchise's Real Estate Broker's License, (2) the Sales Representative has executed a Sales Representative's Agreement which has been approved by EXIT, and (3) the EXIT Associate Profile (described in Section 9.f)) below) has been completed.
The Effective Date for all other EXIT Associates is defined as the date that (1) a written contract is executed with a Franchise, Subfranchise or EXIT, and (2) execution of the online EXIT Associate Profile.
The signing of the contract, the transfer of the real estate license and completion of the Associate Profile (see Section 9.f) below) are prerequisites to generate the remuneration package outlined in this document. EXIT Associates may not make use of the EXIT trade name or any other proprietary marks of EXIT, on business cards, signage or in any published media until these prerequisites have been met.
4. Annual Membership
EXIT Formula (U.S. Version Rev. 03.23.25)
a) Each EXIT Associate shall pay to EXIT an Annual Membership of $425.00. The Annual Membership is non-refundable and is due and payable on the Effective Date of the Sales Representative's Agreement or the date the person becomes a part of the EXIT System, as applicable, and on each July 1st thereafter. The Annual Membership for the first year shall be prorated based on the number of days to the following July 1st.
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- b) Loyalty Discount Each EXIT Associate who at the time of membership renewal has been in the EXIT system for 5 years or longer (paid Annual Membership dues for 5 continuous years or longer) will receive a loyalty discount toward his/her Annual Membership. The discounts are calculated in 5-year increments of 5% each. For example:
- i) Over 5 years but less than 10 years with EXIT, Associate will receive a 5% discount of $21.25;
- ii) Over 10 years but less than 15 years with EXIT, Associate will receive a 10% discount of $42.50;
- iii) Over 15 years but less than 20 years with EXIT, Associate will receive a 15% discount of $63.75;
- iv) Over 20 years but less than 25 years with EXIT, Associate will receive a 20% discount of $85.00.
- v) Over 25 years but less than 30 years with EXIT, Associate will receive a 25% discount of $106.25.
This loyalty discount will continue for each 5-year increment Associate is with EXIT.
- c) The payment of the Annual Membership is an absolute prerequisite for the receiving of any and all EXIT Sponsoring Bonuses, Retirement Benefits and awards and to ensure a presence on the EXIT website as well as access to EXIT resources. The Franchisor reserves the right to deduct the Annual Membership from said payments whenever necessary.
- d) Franchises are responsible for the payment and collection of the Annual Membership from EXIT Associates. Franchise shall pay the Annual Membership to EXIT immediately upon the date that the new Sales Representative or EXIT Associate Agreement is signed and upon the annual renewal date of July 1st.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 42–235)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Exit's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Exit Formula' remuneration plan for sales representatives is detailed in Schedule 1 and Schedule 2 of the agreement. Schedule 1 outlines the general terms of the Exit Formula, while Schedule 2 provides Sales Representative Prorated Qualification Guidelines.
The Exit Formula dictates how sales representatives are compensated as independent contractors. Sales representatives are paid a standard commission rate of 70% on the first $100,000 of gross commission and 90% of the balance per calendar year. This commission structure is pro-rated in the first year based on the Sales Representative Prorated Qualification Guidelines.
The FDD states that all sales associates must acknowledge and sign a standard working agreement known as the EXIT Sales Representative Agreement. The Exit Formula forms an exhibit to this agreement. The document emphasizes that the Exit Formula cannot be changed or modified without prior written permission from Exit, and Exit reserves the right to modify the formula and increase annual membership and fees up to 5% per year, with any unused portion potentially carried over to subsequent years. Franchisees are obligated to notify their sales representatives of any modifications to the Exit Formula.
The Exit Formula also addresses deductions of fees and charges, stating that Exit is irrevocably directed to deduct any indebtedness owed to Exit from commissions payable to the sales representative, as outlined in the agreement and the Exit Formula. It is important to note that all amounts described in the Exit Formula are in U.S. Dollars, except as provided in Section 9.k).