How much is the Remax Holdover Fee per month per Office?
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 Sale |
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 29–43)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Remax Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee may be required to pay a Holdover Fee of $2,500 per month per office. This fee is payable to Remax Regional upon receipt of an invoice.
The Holdover Fee is triggered when a franchisee continues to operate under the Remax brand or system after the franchise agreement has expired or been terminated, without a formal renewal or extension. This fee compensates Remax for the unauthorized use of its trademarks, systems, and intellectual property during the holdover period.
Prospective Remax franchisees should understand the circumstances that could lead to incurring this fee and factor it into their financial planning. Franchisees should also be aware of the importance of adhering to the terms of the franchise agreement regarding termination and renewal to avoid holdover situations.