What are the compatible operating systems for the Remax Computer System?
Remax Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
r systems designed to improve the flow of information relating to the System, the RE/MAX network, or the business contemplated by the Franchise Agreement. These requirements will apply only to facilitate communications between you and RE/MAX Regional and will not control or regulate the manner and means of your day-to-day operations.
Computer System
You will be required to have and maintain a computer system that has capabilities compatible with all of our and REMAX, LLC's communications and data reporting requirements ("Computer System"). The computer hardware can be obtained from any source but must be Microsoft Windows or macOS compatible, with a minimum amount of memory and meet other requirements that we or REMAX, LLC may specify from time to time. To be compatible, your computer must be able to run the most current version of Microsoft Edge, Safari, Firefox, or Google Chrome. You will also be required to maintain current versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system, macOS, or such other operating system as we may specify from time to time. The approximate cost to upgrade one version of Microsoft Windows software, or comparable operating software system, may range from $140 to $690 per year per license , and will depend in part on the version of the operating system you choose, the number of software licenses you require, as well as on technological advances which we cannot predict at this time.
We or REMAX, LLC may modify specifications for any components of the Computer Syst
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 59–71)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Remax's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to maintain a computer system that is compatible with Remax's communication and data reporting requirements. The computer hardware itself can be obtained from any source. However, it must be compatible with either Microsoft Windows or macOS.
To ensure compatibility, the franchisee's computer must be capable of running the most current versions of common web browsers such as Microsoft Edge, Safari, Firefox, or Google Chrome. Additionally, franchisees must maintain current versions of the Microsoft Windows operating system, macOS, or any other operating system that Remax may specify in the future.
The FDD specifies that the approximate cost to upgrade one version of Microsoft Windows software, or comparable operating software system, may range from $140 to $690 per year per license. This cost depends on factors such as the chosen operating system version, the number of software licenses needed, and technological advancements. Remax may modify the specifications for any components of the Computer System and related hardware and/or software, and franchisees are required to upgrade or update such hardware and software throughout the term of the Franchise Agreement.