Under the Exit agreement, does the definition of 'EXIT Associate' include nonlicensed persons?
Exit Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 42–235)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Exit's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the definition of 'EXIT Associate' does include non-licensed persons. Specifically, an EXIT Associate is defined as all subfranchisors, franchisees, and sales representatives, as well as all non-licensed persons under written contract with a Franchise, Subfranchise, or Exit.
This definition means that individuals who are not licensed real estate professionals but have a written agreement with an Exit franchise, subfranchise, or the parent company are considered Exit Associates. This inclusion broadens the scope of who is considered part of the Exit team and may participate in certain aspects of the franchise system.
It is important to note that all EXIT Associates who maintain multiple roles within the EXIT System must identify which role represents their "primary" role on appropriate EXIT documentation. This ensures clarity and proper categorization within the Exit organization. The effective date for all EXIT Associates other than Sales Representatives 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.