What is the Holdover Fee charged by Remax per month per office?
Remax Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee1 | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple Listing Service Fees | $0 to $100 per month per Office | Some Multiple Listing Services may charge this on a quarterly or annual basis. | |
| Holdover Fee | $2,500 per month per Office | Upon receipt of invoice. | Payable to RE/MAX Regional. |
| De-identification Fee | $500 per day | As incurred. Payable if you fail to de-identify within 10 days of termination or expiration of the Franchise Agreement. | Payable to RE/MAX Regional. |
| Lost Future Revenue15 | Will vary under circumstances | Upon early termination or abandonment. | Payable if the Franchise Agreement or Team Office Amendment is terminated early for any other reason than pursuant to mutual consent. |
| Unreported Agent Payments16 | Will vary under circumstances | As incurred. | Payable if you fail to report Sales Associates affiliated with your Office. |
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 29–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Remax's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee may be charged a Holdover Fee of $2,500 per month per office. This fee is payable to RE/MAX Regional upon receipt of an invoice.
In practical terms, this means that if a franchisee continues to operate their Remax office beyond the termination or expiration date of their franchise agreement without a formal extension or renewal, they will incur this Holdover Fee. This fee continues to accrue monthly until the franchisee either vacates the premises, signs a new franchise agreement, or comes to another agreement with Remax.
This fee serves as a financial disincentive for franchisees to remain in operation without a valid agreement, protecting Remax's brand and ensuring orderly transitions. It is important for prospective franchisees to understand this potential cost and to plan accordingly to avoid it by either renewing their agreement on time or ceasing operations promptly upon expiration.