For Remax, what is the criteria for a Sales Associate to be counted towards the Minimum Agent Count?

According to Remax's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a key criterion for a Sales Associate to be counted toward the Minimum Agent Count is their prior affiliation with the RE/MAX network. Specifically, only Sales Associates who have not been affiliated with the RE/MAX network of real estate offices for at least 3 months prior to affiliating with a new franchisee will be counted towards meeting the Minimum Agent Count requirements.

This requirement has significant implications for prospective Remax franchisees. It means that franchisees cannot simply recruit agents who are already part of the RE/MAX system to meet their minimum agent quotas. Instead, they must focus on recruiting agents from outside the RE/MAX network or those who have been disaffiliated for at least three months. This could potentially increase the difficulty and cost of meeting the Minimum Agent Count, as recruiting external agents may require more extensive marketing and training efforts.

It is important to note that even if a Remax franchisee fails to meet the Minimum Agent Count, they are still obligated to pay all Monthly Ongoing Fees, Marketing Fund fees and contributions, and Annual Dues. This financial obligation exists regardless of whether the franchisee has met the Minimum Agent Count, highlighting the importance of carefully planning and executing agent recruitment strategies to avoid these costs. Franchisees should factor this requirement into their business plans and financial projections to ensure they can meet their financial obligations to Remax.