What is the KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY LLC franchise fee?

The initial franchise fee for KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY LLC is $35K, as disclosed in Item 5 of the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

What are the ongoing royalty fees for KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY LLC?

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY LLC charges a royalty of 6% of monthly Gross Commission Income plus an ad fund contribution of Up to ½% of monthly Gross Commission Income for Regional Advertising Cooperative; Up to ½% for International Advertising Fund, as disclosed in Item 6 of the 2025 FDD.

What is the KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY LLC renewal fee?

The renewal fee for KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY LLC is $5K, paid at the end of each agreement term, as disclosed in Item 10 of the FDD.

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY LLC

Real Estate 2025 FDD

Franchise Fee Breakdown

Initial Franchise Fee (Item 5)

FDD Item 5

Franchise Fee

$35K

Paid at signing, before opening

Industry Average

$42K

Real Estate sector avg (66 franchises)

Fee Percentile

49th

Below-average fee vs. peers

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY LLC's franchise fee is below the Real Estate industry average of $42K.

Ongoing Royalty & Advertising Fees (Item 6)

FDD Item 6

Royalty Rate

6% of monthly Gross Commission Income

Paid on gross sales, ongoing

Ad Fund / Marketing Fee

Up to ½% of monthly Gross Commission Income for Regional Advertising Cooperative; Up to ½% for International Advertising Fund

Contributed to brand advertising fund

Combined Ongoing Fee Impact

On a hypothetical $500,000 annual revenue unit, a franchisee would pay approximately royalties plus ad fund contributions each year, in addition to the initial franchise fee. These are separate from other operating costs and the initial investment.

Renewal Fee (Item 10)

FDD Item 10

Renewal Fee

$5K

Paid to renew the franchise agreement

Transfer Fee (Item 17)

FDD Item 17

Transfer Fee

$2K

Charged when selling or transferring your franchise to a new owner

A transfer fee of $2K applies when you sell your KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY LLC franchise. Factor this into your exit strategy and overall investment analysis.

Fee Summary

Fee Type	FDD Item	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	Item 5	$35K
Royalty Rate	Item 6	6% of monthly Gross Commission Income
Advertising Fund	Item 6	Up to ½% of monthly Gross Commission Income for Regional Advertising Cooperative; Up to ½% for International Advertising Fund
Renewal Fee	Item 10	$5K
Transfer Fee	Item 17	$2K

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The fees above are just one component of the full investment picture. See the KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY LLC Financials page for the complete Item 7 investment range, financial requirements, and Item 19 earnings data.

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Data shown is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document filed with state regulators. Fees, investment ranges, and other terms may have changed since this filing. Always request the current FDD directly from the franchisor before making any investment decisions. This information is not financial, legal, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.