Can the suggested Minimum Agent Count numbers be reduced for a Remax franchise, and under what condition?
Remax Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The actual number established for the First Stage Minimum Agent Count, Second Stage Minimum Agent Count and Third Stage Minimum Agent Count will be based upon such factors as sales agent count, population, market share, the size and number of competitor offices in the market, and other demographic data and trends in the area where the Office will be located. The suggested Minimum Agent Count numbers may also be reduced, at RE/MAX Regional's discretion, if the Office will be operated exclusively as a commercial real estate office.
Minimum Agent Count is established by RE/MAX Regional to achieve a desired market presence in the market area in which a franchisee operates; RE/MAX Regional is not representing that by achieving such Minimum Agent Count you will be successful or profitable.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 71–75)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Remax's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the suggested Minimum Agent Count numbers may be reduced at the discretion of the RE/MAX Regional office if the Remax office will be operated exclusively as a commercial real estate office.
The actual Minimum Agent Count is based on factors such as sales agent count, population, market share, the size and number of competitor offices in the market, and other demographic data and trends in the area where the office will be located. Remax Regional establishes the Minimum Agent Count to achieve a desired market presence in the area where a franchisee operates.
It is important to note that Remax Regional does not guarantee success or profitability by achieving the Minimum Agent Count. The document also specifies Minimum Agent Counts for franchisees renewing their agreements, as well as those who are a transferee or assignee of an existing franchise.