What is the Marketing Fund fee for a Remax franchisee in Minnesota?
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. |
| 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. | Payable to your local Multiple Listing Service or Services |
| 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. |
| State | Component One Continuing Franchisee Fee (per Sales Associate in your Office) | ||
| Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, | $165 | ||
| Rhode Island, or Vermont | |||
| Indiana | $149 | ||
| Minnesota/Wisconsin | $138 | ||
| State | Marketing Fund fee (per Sales Associate in your Office) |
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 29–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Remax's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees in Minnesota are required to pay a monthly Marketing Fund fee of $131 per Sales Associate. This fee contributes to marketing efforts managed at the regional level.
Remax Regional has the option to adjust the monthly Marketing Fund fee, but changes are capped at $30 per month annually, and franchisees must receive at least 60 days' written notice before any adjustments take effect. The fee is due by the 10th of each month.
Certain Sales Associates may be eligible for a reduction in Marketing Fund fees under the RE/MAX Gold Plan, designed for long-term, less active associates. Additionally, the document mentions a monthly Hot Air Balloon Fund Fee of $100 for franchisees in Minnesota, separate from the Marketing Fund fee.