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Industry
Recognition
Industry recognition
It’s not just those affiliated with RE/MAX who recognize
the extensive benefits and potential of owning a franchise.
Independent third parties readily recognize the value as well.
In 2013, for the 10th time in the past 14 years, RE/MAX
was named the No. 1 real estate franchise organization in
Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 report.* RE/MAX made
the list alongside other iconic, global brands such as Subway,
Pizza Hut and McDonald’s.
Additionally, RE/MAX was recently named one of the top 50
franchises for minorities by the National Minority Franchise
Initiative.** RE/MAX was the only real estate franchisor to make
the list.
This is in addition to the network’s other regular appearances
in publications such as Franchise Times and REAL Trends
magazines (see Productivity matters page).
* Franchise ratings are based on objective, quantifiable measures of franchise
operations. Factors include financial strength and stability, growth rate and size of
the system. Also considered are the number of years a company has been in business
and the length of time it has been franchising, startup costs, litigation, percentage of
terminations and whether the company provides financing.
** From November 2012. Rankings are based on a survey issued by The National Minority
Franchising Initiative, asking franchisors to list minority participation among their
existing franchised and company-owned units, as well as the minority representation
among senior management.
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RE/MAX History
Business Model
40 years
In 2013, the RE/MAX network celebrates its 40th anniversary. Most importantly, though, it’s 40 years of providing high-level,
professional service to buyers and sellers; and 40 years of
That’s 40 years of accomplishments and growth around the helping families – literally millions of them – find a new place
world; 40 years of stability, and 40 years of building a collective to call home.
reputation as industry leaders and top producers.
The 40th anniversary is just the beginning. If you’d like to be
part of the next 40 years, now’s a great time to get on board.
RE/MAX Celebrates 40 Years
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RE/MAX History
A revolutionary concept Business Model
Much has changed in 40 years, but the RE/MAX foundation of Accompanied by friend and
entrepreneurship, innovation and support is as strong as ever. colleague Gail Main (who became
Gail Liniger), Liniger revolutionized
Some history: As a young Realtor® in the late 1960s and early the industry. In 1973, in Denver, Colorado,
’70s, Dave Liniger grew unsatisfied with the restrictive state of RE/MAX was born.
the real estate industry.
Through RE/MAX, the Linigers offered maximum
What if... he wondered, real estate professionals enjoyed compensation, along with advanced support and education.
support services and the freedom to succeed without the RE/MAX agents shared in office expenses and, in return, kept
bureaucracy and dispiriting commission splits of traditional more of what they earned.
brokerages?
The model attracted top-producing agents and enabled
brokers to spend less time on remedial training and more time
leading and recruiting. It was a classic “everybody wins” model.
(A 2005 book about RE/MAX bears that title.)
Today, RE/MAX has nearly
90,000 agents and more
than 6,000 offices in over
85 countries. And Dave and
Gail Liniger still lead the
organization from RE/MAX
World Headquarters
in Denver.
This is RE/MAX
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Entrepreneurial spirit Business Model
Who knows how to best run your business?
You do.
RE/MAX has an entrepreneurial core that
places control of your business where it should
be – with you, the expert in your market. You
set your own objectives. You determine your
compensation plans. You decide how to handle
marketing, technology and your business
operations.
But you’re not alone. At RE/MAX, you’re in
business for yourself but not by yourself.
As a RE/MAX franchise owner, you receive
personal, hands-on coaching, support and
attention from your RE/MAX region. You
also benefit from a wide variety of tools and
resources, as outlined in this brochure.
These resources become available your very
first day with RE/MAX, immediately helping
you attract and retain the type of high-quality,
motivated agents that can help your brokerage
succeed.
New Broker Profile: Carrie Zeier
A streamlined onboarding process helps you get
up and running quickly.
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Advertising
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Brand influence
Imagine the competitive advantage of having
millions of people know about your business.
That’s what you get when you join RE/MAX.
The RE/MAX Balloon is one of the most
iconic corporate symbols. When you attach
it to your name, you instantly tap into global
brand awareness, trust and reputation.
The RE/MAX brand gives you and your office
instant credibility and visibility. Your business
benefits from the collective brand image built
upon billions of dollars of promotion and
millions of successful transactions. That’s the
sort of edge independent competitors can
only dream about.
The advantage applies to your recruiting
efforts too. Real estate professionals aspire
to join RE/MAX offices. They want the same
brand benefits that serve you.
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Advertising
Programs
Advertising that drives business
The scale of RE/MAX advertising creates top-of-mind
awareness among millions of consumers and potential
agents each year.
At just about every turn, you’ll find RE/MAX advertising
– across TV, radio, print, outdoor media (billboards,
stadium signage), online and social media.
That presence drives business right to your office.
Other promotions, such as the RE/MAX World Long
Drive Championship, broaden the network’s reach
even further.
Advertising is also a recruiting tool, working hard
on your behalf. Ads appearing regularly in trade
publications such as Realtor magazine, RISMedia’s Real
Estate and DS News remind agents that RE/MAX might
be a good option for them. Who will local agents think
of when they see those ads? They’ll think of you.
Watch the RE/MAX TV Ads
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Retention
Education
Recruiting and retention systems Technology
“Are You MAX Enough?” Live Events
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That’s the question posed in the current RE/MAX
recruiting program. It’s an invitation for prospective
agents to look inside themselves and recognize the
attributes – drive, heart, guts, passion and leadership –
that will help them attain their goals. The truth is, most
everyone with the confidence to consider the question
will answer it with a “yes.”
And that’s the sort of person you want in your office
– someone who has what it takes to build a successful
real estate career.
This creative program is just one of many recruiting
resources you’ll take advantage of as a RE/MAX
Broker/Owner. At both the regional and corporate
levels, you’ll have tools to help you identify strong
candidates, reach out to them, communicate your
value proposition and bring them on board.
That support doesn’t end once they join. Agents in
your office will have access to products and services
designed with their success in mind. If they do their
part – indeed, if they are MAX enough – they’re
positioned to thrive.
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Recruiting/
Retention
Education
Technology
The more you learn… Live Events
Let’s say a prospect is considering your Staying Informed
office but wonders what sort of education
opportunities might be available.
Great news: You have RE/MAX University
behind you.
RU provides your agents with more than In addition to agent-facing material, RU has
1,000 on-demand videos on virtually every a vast library of recruiting and management
aspect of real estate, giving you a significant programming designed for franchise owners.
edge in the recruiting battle.
So tell your prospects about RU, encourage
With 24/7 on-demand, global access and your agents to use RU, and take advantage
a growing multimedia platform, RU is a big of RU yourself. After all, “The more you learn,
reason RE/MAX leads the industry in many The more you earn.”
key designations. From professional education
courses to motivational coaching sessions, RU
delivers exactly what agents want.
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Broker 101 Education
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Technology edge Education
Like RE/MAX University, the RE/MAX Technology
Technology suite serves you on two
levels – first as a set of tools to help Live Events
your agents succeed, and second as
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a significant competitive edge in your
recruiting and retention efforts.
Others simply can’t match the
network’s primary tech offerings:
A website, remax.com, that generates An in-house marketing resource,
more than 50 million visits in a typical RE/MAX Design Center, that enables
12-month period, easily eclipsing all agents to create their own fliers, listing
other real estate franchise sites.* presentations, email campaigns and
multimedia campaigns.
A lead management system,
LeadStreet, that has delivered over That’s not all, but you get the point.
11.5 million leads directly to RE/MAX More importantly, so will your
agents, with no fees attached. prospective agents as you explain
the benefits of joining your team.
An unmatched worldwide website,
global.remax.com, that displays
RE/MAX properties to international
buyers in their own languages and
currencies.
* Source: Compete.com, Hitwise, ComScore Visit The Download to stay current
for the 12-month period ending July 31, 2012
on everything happening in tech and
social media.
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Education
Technology
Live Events
Staying informed Staying Informed
With RE/MAX, you’re always in the loop,
receiving regular communications on the latest
industry and network news, updates, tools and
resources.
Each Thursday you receive an email with ARE THEY BUSY?
YES!
content specific to brokers and managers. It
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assisting your agents.
Great things
happen when
Your agents receive their own RE/MAX Weekly successful agents
keep pressing for
a better way
email every Tuesday. As a Broker/Owner, you ALWAYS
can forward this email to prospects as an MOVING
illustration of what’s going on in the network. FORWARD
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RE/MAX. It, too, is a great tool for both
recruiting and retention.
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ther communications resources – from public
relations to Facebook, Twitter and YouTube –
facebook
add to the comprehensive messaging package.
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Luxury
RE/MAX Commercial®
Diversifying your business with a commercial
division expands your recruiting base,
broadens your referral capabilities, and
creates buzz and excitement in your office.
RE/MAX is a sales leader in the commercial/
investment arena, with a network that closes
an average of $8.3 billion in commercial
volume annually*. There are more than 3,000
RE/MAX Commercial Practitioners in over
400 offices and divisions.
RE/MAX Commercial Practitioners have
access to industry-leading tools, training and
resources. And it’s all backed by one of the
most recognized brands in real estate.
* Average calculated from closed commercial transactions,
2003-2011.
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Luxury
Luxury: The RE/MAX
Collection®
If you work the luxury home segment – or
aspire to – The RE/MAX Collection is your
gateway to reaching high-end buyers and
sellers.
The distinctive signage and promotional
materials of The RE/MAX Collection set
luxury properties apart, while ad programs
with global publications help promote
them to millions of qualified customers.
Fine Homes Luxury Properties
Through RE/MAX University, RE/MAX
agents can receive training specific for
the luxury market, including education
credits toward the Certified Luxury Home
Marketing Specialist (CLHMS) designation.
The RE/MAX Collection
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Community
Involvement
The business of caring
When you’re with RE/MAX, community involvement doesn’t
stop with helping families buy and sell homes. In fact, that’s
where it starts.
As a national sponsor of Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® ,
RE/MAX agents and offices assist in the fight against breast
cancer. You can get involved by participating in a local
Race for the Cure event, or make a donation with every
transaction through the Home for the Cure® program.
As the official real estate partner of Children’s Miracle
Network Hospitals, RE/MAX helps millions of sick and
injured children each year. RE/MAX Affiliates have donated
an amazing $115 million (and growing!), through local
involvement and the Miracle Home® and Miracle Property
programs. Importantly, all the donations you make remain
with hospitals in your community.
A Culture of Giving
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Everybody wins
In 2005, two business writers published
“Everybody Wins,” a book that explores the Contact RE/MAX today and
philosophy behind the RE/MAX network. discover what RE/MAX can
do for you.
By attracting strong office owners and equipping
them with the tools they need to serve their
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Sales Associates, RE/MAX helps brokers reach
their goals. And when you as a broker attract
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strong agents to your office and equip them with
the tools they need to serve buyers and sellers,
RE/MAX is serious about
you help them reach theirs.
business, but we like to have fun
too. Watch the video below.
At its core, RE/MAX is a group of outstanding
professionals committed to raising the bar and
working hard to produce outstanding results for
their customers – and, in turn, themselves.
So... What if... you could join a network like that?
RE/MAX is Wack
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