Quick Verdict · who it fits
EXIT Realty fits owner-operators looking for a mature real estate concept.
The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.
Initial investment (Item 7)
$61K - $209K
Franchise fee (Item 5)
$8K
Royalty (Item 6)
10%
System size (Item 20)
518 +29
Agreement term
5 yrs
Years in business
31+ yrs
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Buyer qualifications
✓Exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed
Data extracted from the 2025 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.
Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 10% on gross sales.
PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000
$100k$2M
Royalty (10%)
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Total / year
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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration
Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.
83
Total units open
1
Units opened last year
1
Units closed last year
-5
Net unit growth
from 88 to 83 in 2024
What our analysis flagged across the 2025 filing.
4
Risks to review
3
Strengths identified
4
Questions to ask
How EXIT Realty ranks against 80 Real Estate peers we've analyzed.
Initial investment
57th pct · of 80 peers
Franchise fee
5th pct · of 80 peers
System size
87th pct · of 80 peers
Real Estate industry averages
Avg investment
$145K - $361K
Avg franchise fee
$32K
Avg system size
276
Franchises analyzed
80
Closest concepts by category and investment.
| Brand | Item 19 | Fee | Investment | Royalty | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXIT Realty | Disclosed | $8K | $61K - $209K | 10% | 518 |
| Iron Valley Real EstateSimilar price | None | $5K | $59K - $207K | — | 46 |
| Re MaxBiggest system | None | $35K | $50K - $337K | — | 2,994 |
| ItripTop-rated in category | Disclosed | $10K | $119K - $153K | 4–6.1% | 105 |
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Free explainers to go deeper before you sign.
EXIT Realty requires a $7,500 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $60,800–$209,000, per the most recent FDD on file.
EXIT Realty is franchised by Upper Midwest Realty Inc, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.
Yes. EXIT Realty discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.
Franchisees pay a royalty of 10% and an advertising fund contribution of $12.00 to $96.00 per transaction side on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.
As of their 2025 FDD, EXIT Realty has 518 total locations, with 29 new locations opened in the most recent reporting year. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.
Yes. EXIT Realty grants franchisees an exclusive territory under Item 12 of the FDD. Note that exclusive territories often carve out online sales, alternative distribution channels, and non-traditional venues — review the full Item 12 language before signing.
Per the FDD, EXIT Realty discloses an initial agreement term of 5 years, a transfer fee of $500. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.
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