May extra fees be charged for educational and certification classes for professional credit offered at Remax Conventions and Seminars?
Remax Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee1 | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Education | $0 | Not Applicable. | Initial Education is required. You will be required to pay for all related travel, meal, lodging and entertainment expenses. (See Item 11 for more detail.) |
| Recruiting 101 | $599 | Not Applicable. | Recruiting 101 is required. You will be required to pay for all related travel, meal, lodging and entertainment expenses. (See Item 11 for more detail.) |
| Broker/Owner Meetings and Retreats | $0 - $550 registration fee | Upon receipt of invoice. | Attendance is highly recommended; you must pay for all related travel, meal, lodging and entertainment expenses (if any). |
| Educational Courses | $50 - $2,000 Extra fees may be charged for educational and certification classes for professional credit, if offered. | 10 days after billing or at registration. | You may be required to complete, at your expense, certain educational courses as a condition of renewal. (See Item 11 for more detail.) |
| Conventions and Seminars | $195 - $1,000 registration fee per person. Extra fees may be charged for educational and certification classes for professional credit, if offered. Nominal fees or charges may also be assessed for a variety of social functions. | Prior to attending. | Attendance is highly recommended; you also must pay for all related travel, meal, lodging, and entertainment expenses. |
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 29–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Remax's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Remax franchisees may incur extra fees for educational and certification classes offered at conventions and seminars if these classes provide professional credit. The registration fee for Conventions and Seminars ranges from $195 to $1,000 per person.
In addition to the registration fee, franchisees are responsible for covering all travel, meal, lodging, and entertainment expenses associated with attending these events. Nominal fees or charges may also be assessed for social functions held during the conventions and seminars.
Similarly, Remax franchisees may be required to complete certain educational courses as a condition of renewal, incurring costs ranging from $50 to $2,000. These fees are due 10 days after billing or at registration. The FDD indicates that additional details regarding educational requirements can be found in Item 11.