Realty World franchise
2026 filing · August 31, 2026
Realty World at a glance
A real estate brokerage office operating under the Realty World name. At the end of 2026 there were 119 Realty World locations in the US, all franchised.
The business
- Industry
- Real estate
- Franchisor
- Realty World Inc
- The company that sells the franchises
- Current franchisor selling since
- 2000
- 26 years of selling franchises
- Franchisor based in
- Newport Beach, California
- Typical size
- 500–3,500 sq ft
What you pay
- Cost to open
- $60K–$195K
- A start-up office
- Franchise fee
- $18,000
- Paid once, when you sign
- Royalty
- $375–$5,000/mo
- A monthly franchise fee of $375 to $5,000 per office, based on the number of active sales representatives; no percentage royalty
- Brand fund
- Yes
- $100 to $800 a month per office, set by the number of sales agents
- Renewal fee
- $1,500
- When the agreement ends and you sign again
- Agreement length
- 20 years
- Territory
- None
- No exclusive territory
- Franchisor financing
- Some financing offered
Where it is
- US locations, 2026
- 119
- Franchised and company-owned
- Franchised
- 119
- Company-owned
- 0
- States
- 13
- Most in California, Florida and North Carolina
From Realty World Inc’s 2026 filing; revenue and net loss from its audited financial statements, page 139; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.
Franchisor revenue is the company that sells the franchises (royalties, fees and anything else it earns), not what a location makes.
Where it ranks
Realty World among all franchises with the same figure.
| Figure | Realty World | Among all franchises |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, midpointHalfway between the low and high estimate | $127,500 | Costs less than 82% of franchises |
| Franchise feePaid once, when you sign | $18,000 | Lower than 92% of franchises |
| US locationsFranchised and company-owned | 119 | More than 79% of franchises |
How much a Realty World franchise costs
Opening a start-up office costs an estimated $60,000 to $195,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital. It is one of the low-cost franchises.
The biggest costs are additional funds (8 months) ($13,000 to $60,000) and real estate and improvements ($12,000 to $50,000). Here is every line of the estimate as filed:
| What it pays for | Range | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $18,000 | ||
| Real Estate and Improvements | $12,000 | $50,000 | |
| Signage | $1,000 | $5,000 | |
| Equipment, fixtures, furnishings | $12,000 | $40,000 | |
| Start-up Supplies | $1,000 | $10,000 | |
| Insurance | $500 | $2,000 | |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs | $2,500 | $10,000 | |
| Additional Funds (8 months) | $13,000 | $60,000 | |
| Total | $60,000 | $195,000 | |
Source: Realty World Inc, 2026 filing, page 20
Realty World franchise fee
The franchise fee is $18,000. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Realty World Inc, 2026 filing, page 12
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | A monthly franchise fee of $375 to $5,000 per office, based on the number of active sales representatives; no percentage royalty. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | $100 to $800 a month per office, set by the number of sales agents. |
| Transfer Fee | $3,500 |
| Renewal Fee | $1,500 |
The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.
Source: Realty World Inc, 2026 filing, page 13
Other fees as filed, from page 14. The filing lists every fee, including late fees and audit costs.
Sales and earnings
No figures Realty World does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.
Source: Realty World Inc, 2026 filing, page 47
SBA loans to Realty World franchisees
Lenders approved 17 SBA-backed loans for Realty World franchisees from 1995 to 2021, $7.41M in all: 10 7(a) loans and 7 504 loans. Of the 16 that have ended, 8 were paid in full and 8 were charged off. The other one hasn’t ended yet.
A charged-off loan is one written off as uncollectible. See SBA franchise loans for how 7(a) and 504 loans work.
Source: SBA 7(a) and 504 loan data, as of September 30, 2026
How Realty World compares
Of the 95 real estate franchises on this site, Realty World is the 43rd cheapest to open and the 32nd largest by number of locations.
| Figure | Realty World | Typical real estate brand | Typical franchise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $60K | $69K | $222K |
| Cost to open, high end | $195K | $244K | $477K |
| Franchise fee | $18K | $35K | $40K |
| US locations | 119 | 67 | 21 |
| Change in franchised locations, 0 yrs | −19.6% | +1.4% | – |
| Shares earnings figures | No | 40 of 95 | 2,147 of 3,352 |
Typical is the median across the 95 brands in real estate franchises; typical franchise, across every brand here.
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 142 (−6) | 0 |
| 2025 | 124 (−18) | 0 |
| 2026 | 119 (−5) | 0 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating. Counts as of May 31 each year.
See which brands grew most in the fastest-growing franchises rankings.
More in the guides: franchise failure rates.
Source: Realty World Inc, 2026 filing, pages 47–48
Where Realty World locations are
At the end of 2026, Realty World had franchised locations in 13 states. The most are in California, Florida and North Carolina.
- California76
- Florida11
- North Carolina11
- Texas6
- Pennsylvania4
- Indiana3
| State | Franchised |
|---|---|
| California | 76 |
| Florida | 11 |
| North Carolina | 11 |
| Texas | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 |
| Indiana | 3 |
| Kentucky | 2 |
| Illinois | 1 |
| Maryland | 1 |
| Massachusetts | 1 |
All 13 states
| New Jersey | 1 |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 1 |
| Wisconsin | 1 |
Source: Realty World Inc, 2026 filing, page 48
Who owns Realty World?
Realty World franchises are sold by Realty World Inc. Its filing names no parent company.
From Realty World Inc’s 2026 filing, page 6.
Lawsuits and bankruptcy
| Lawsuits and regulatory actions | Yes. The filing describes past or pending cases involving the franchisor, its affiliates or its executives on pages 9–12. |
|---|---|
| Bankruptcy | None. The filing says no bankruptcy has to be disclosed. |
Franchisors must disclose lawsuits and bankruptcies involving the company, its parents and affiliates, and its executives. Many cases are routine disputes with franchisees over fees or contracts; read the descriptions in the filing and ask current owners about anything that worries you.
Source: Realty World Inc, 2026 filing, litigation on pages 9–12, bankruptcy on page 12
Realty World filings
The figures on this page come from Realty World Inc’s 2026 filing, issued August 31, 2026, on record with the NASAA Electronic Filing Depository.
| Filing | Issued | Registry | On this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 filing | August 31, 2026 | NASAA depository | Costs, fees and locations, 2024–2026 |
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