For a new Remax office franchisee, what are the deadlines for completing the RE/MAX initial education program (Broker 101)?
Remax Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You or one of your principal Owners shall attend in its entirety and successfully complete, prior to the opening of the Office or within 30 days of the Agreement Date, whichever is sooner, the next scheduled RE/MAX initial education program ("Initial Education Program" or "Broker 101") REMAX, LLC conducts for new RE/MAX office franchisees in Denver, Colorado—or in the event of inclement weather or national emergency—via webinar. Within 12 months of opening your Office, you or one of your principal Owners must also attend and complete a 4 day Recruiting 101 course ("Recruiting 101"), also in Denver, Colorado. Provided they are appropriately reflected in our records as affiliated with the Office, you may send one or more people from the Office to Broker 101 and Recruiting 101 although you will be responsible for all registration fees (if any), travel, meal, lodging, and entertainment expenses you or anyone else from the Office incurs. Although it is not required, sometime during the Term we recommend that you take the course titled Complete Agent Development or an equivalent course.
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 108–334)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Remax's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a new franchisee or one of their principal owners must complete the RE/MAX initial education program (Broker 101) either before opening their office or within 30 days of the agreement date, whichever comes first. This program is conducted by REMAX, LLC for new franchisees in Denver, Colorado, but may be offered via webinar in the event of inclement weather or a national emergency.
This initial education program is mandatory, and failure to complete it within the specified timeframe constitutes a material default of the franchise agreement, potentially leading to termination of the agreement without an opportunity to cure the default. Remax may accept evidence that a franchisee has satisfied requirements equivalent to the Initial Education Program.
In addition to the initial education program, within 12 months of opening their office, the franchisee or one of their principal owners must also attend and complete a 4-day Recruiting 101 course in Denver, Colorado. While attendance is mandatory, Remax may accept evidence that a franchisee has satisfied requirements equivalent to the Recruiting 101 program. The franchisee is responsible for all registration fees, travel, meal, lodging, and entertainment expenses associated with both the Initial Education Program and Recruiting 101 for themselves and anyone else from their office who attends.