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WHY<br />

<strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong>?<br />

Discover what more than 110,000 agents around<br />

the world already know.<br />

<strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> gives entrepreneurs a place to thrive.<br />

It’s an environment of vast support services,<br />

extensive resources and incredible brand power.<br />

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THE<br />

POWER<br />

OF<br />

THE<br />

BRAND<br />

<strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> agents love the brand.<br />

Place the <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> balloon next to your name<br />

and instantly tap into incredible brand awareness,<br />

trust and reputation. The <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> brand opens<br />

doors to more potential clients – and more<br />

potential business.


17.3<br />

Average<br />

Transactions<br />

Among Large Brokerages<br />

Based on 2016 <strong>RE</strong>AL rends<br />

500 data, citing 2015<br />

transaction sides for the 1,605<br />

largest participating U.S.<br />

brokerages<br />

No.1<br />

In Global<br />

Property<br />

Transactions<br />

Sales leadership by total<br />

residential transaction<br />

sides<br />

>7,000<br />

Offices<br />

Worldwide<br />

As of year-end 2015<br />

No.1<br />

In Brand Name<br />

Awareness<br />

MMR Strategy Group<br />

study of unaided<br />

awareness<br />

<strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong><br />

By the<br />

Numbers<br />

£88,481<br />

Average<br />

Commissions<br />

U.S. agents,<br />

as of year-end 2015<br />

110,000<br />

Agents<br />

Worldwide<br />

As of year-end 2015<br />

Over<br />

100<br />

Countries<br />

15.4<br />

Average Years<br />

In Real Estate<br />

U.S. agents,<br />

as of year-end 2015


CHART<br />

TOPPING<br />

NUMBERS<br />

Other companies may talk a big game, but there’s<br />

no denying the numbers. <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> tops the charts<br />

across major metrics – total transactions, brand<br />

awareness and global presence, to name a few.<br />

If you’re looking to join a winning team that<br />

inspires you to do great things, <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> is your<br />

kind of place.<br />

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<strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> vs. THE INDUSTRY<br />

TRANSACTION SIDES PER AGENT<br />

LARGE U.S. BROKERAGES ONLY 1<br />

U.S. <strong>RE</strong>SIDENTIAL<br />

TRANSACTION<br />

SIDES 2<br />

BRAND<br />

AWA<strong>RE</strong>NESS IN<br />

OFFICES<br />

COUNTRIES<br />

THE U.S.<br />

4 WORLDWIDE<br />

(UNAIDED) 3<br />

AGENTS<br />

WORLDWIDE<br />

17.3 960,000+ 27.0% 95+ 6,986 104,826<br />

WHAT DO ELITE PRODUCERS<br />

LOVE MOST ABOUT <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong>?<br />

10.4<br />

Not<br />

released<br />

0.4% 5 516 6,500<br />

A recent survey revealed:*<br />

1<br />

Brand power/name recognition<br />

9.4 120,919 1.9% 30 2,350 36,800<br />

2<br />

3<br />

Home of the top agents<br />

Independence/freedom<br />

8.7<br />

Not<br />

released<br />

4.0% 1 1,200 42,000<br />

4<br />

Winning environment/culture<br />

8.6 730,128 14.0% 34 3,000 84,800<br />

*From an April 2016 survey of <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> Diamond<br />

Award Club ($1 million GCI), Titan Club ($750K GCI)<br />

and Chairman’s Club ($500K GCI) members.<br />

8.2 411,731 19.7% 63 6,900 101,400<br />

7.0 62,738 1.0% 2 300 10,200<br />

6.8 843,547 8.3% 13 773 133,212<br />

6.3 100,297 1.6% 44 835 18,800<br />

Data is full-year or as of year-end 2015, as applicable. Except as<br />

noted, Coldwell Banker, Century 21, ERA, Sotheby’s and Better<br />

Homes and Gardens data is as reported by Realogy Corporation<br />

on SEC 10-K, Annual Report for 2015; Keller Williams, Realty<br />

Executives and Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices data is from<br />

company websites and industry reports.<br />

1<br />

Transaction sides per agent calculated by <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> based on 2016<br />

<strong>RE</strong>AL Trends 500 data, citing 2015 transaction sides for the 1,605<br />

largest participating U.S. brokerages. Coldwell Banker includes<br />

NRT. Berkshire does not include HomeServices of America.<br />

2<br />

Keller Williams reports all transaction sides and does not itemize<br />

U.S. residential transactions.<br />

3<br />

MMR Strategy Group study of unaided awareness among buyers,<br />

sellers, and those planning to buy or sell; asked, when they think<br />

of real estate brands, which ones come to mind?<br />

4<br />

Based on lists of countries claimed at each franchisor’s website,<br />

excluding claimed locations that are not independent countries<br />

(i.e. territories, etc.).<br />

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#<strong>RE</strong><strong>MAX</strong>HUSTLE<br />

Are you looking for the biggest network or the<br />

best one? Other major networks may have more<br />

agents. But productivity rules at <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong>.<br />

Check the numbers. <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> is the only one<br />

that can say: Nobody in the world sells more<br />

real estate.*<br />

8<br />

*Based on residential transaction sides


NATIONAL FRANCHISES RANKED BY TRANSACTION<br />

SIDES PER AGENT AMONG LARGE U.S. BROKERAGES 1<br />

<strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> 17.3<br />

THE TOP 3 SOURCES OF<br />

NEW BUSINESS FOR TOP<br />

PRODUCERS<br />

Realty Executives 10.4<br />

ERA 9.4<br />

Berkshire Hathaway<br />

Home Services<br />

8.7<br />

1<br />

Based on 2016 <strong>RE</strong>AL Trends 500 data, citing 2015 transaction<br />

sides for the 1,605 largest participating U.S. brokerages. Coldwell<br />

Banker includes NRT. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices does<br />

not include HomeServices of America.<br />

How do the most productive<br />

agents generate business?<br />

Referrals rule.*<br />

1<br />

2<br />

3<br />

Referrals from consumers<br />

Referrals from other agents<br />

Internet leads<br />

Coldwell Banker 8.6<br />

*From an April 2016 survey of <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> Diamond<br />

Award Club ($1 million GCI), Titan Club ($750K GCI)<br />

and Chairman’s Club ($500K GCI) members.<br />

Century 21 8.2<br />

Better Homes<br />

& Gardens<br />

7.0<br />

Keller Williams 6.8<br />

Sotheby’s 6.3<br />

£84,004<br />

2015 average <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong><br />

commissions worldwide<br />

£88,481<br />

2015 average <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong><br />

commissions in the U.S.


<strong>RE</strong>AL<br />

ESTATE IS<br />

GLOBAL.<br />

A<strong>RE</strong> YOU?<br />

Small market or large, international real<br />

estate happens.<br />

Every day, people relocate overseas,<br />

purchase vacation properties and buy<br />

investment real estate.<br />

With the <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> global network, your<br />

market becomes the entire world. Become<br />

the go-to resource for international referrals<br />

and you can create an entirely new income<br />

stream for your business.


OVERSEAS INSIGHT<br />

International clients buy more<br />

expensive homes, paying an<br />

average of $500K (approx<br />

£384k). The average U.S. home<br />

price is $256K (approx £196k).<br />

Cash sales are the majority for<br />

international clients (55%). 1<br />

1<br />

Source: NAR, 2016 Profile of Home Buying Activity of<br />

International Clients.<br />

60,371<br />

19,819<br />

26,572<br />

potential referral agents in the<br />

United States*<br />

potential referral agents in Canada<br />

(where <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> is No. 1 by far)*<br />

potential referral agents in nearly 100<br />

countries outside the U.S. and Canada*<br />

* As of Q2 2016


LOTS AND<br />

LOTS OF<br />

LEADS<br />

Leads pour in at <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong>. Nearly 35,000<br />

leads generated per year.<br />

Through our various routes to market supported<br />

by our systems, technology and industry<br />

standard platforms we collate leads that are then<br />

distributed directly to <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> agents – with no<br />

tacked-on corporate fees.<br />

Since its inception in 2006, LeadStreet has<br />

delivered more than 16 million fee-free leads.<br />

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GB<br />

LIFE OF A LEAD<br />

remax.co.uk global.remax.com remax.com theremaxcollection.com remaxcommercial.com various uk portals<br />

DATA IS PROCESSED THROUGH<br />

Your office<br />

GENERATING<br />

35,000 pa<br />

LEADS<br />

DELIVED TO <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> AGENTS<br />

<strong>RE</strong>FERRAL FEE-F<strong>RE</strong>E<br />

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EXCEPTIONAL<br />

EDUCATION<br />

With <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong>, you receive more than training and<br />

education; you gain access to complete agent<br />

development.<br />

The all-new, award-winning <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> University® (RU)<br />

features a library of more than 2,500+ videos and<br />

countless opportunities for continual growth.<br />

THE MO<strong>RE</strong> YOU LEARN, THE MO<strong>RE</strong> YOU EARN®<br />

Income averages in 2015:*<br />

Buying Agents (retained) £114,534<br />

New Home Sales Agent £122,037<br />

Residential Sales Agent £124,708<br />

Commercial Specialist £153,052<br />

Luxury Homes Specialist £210,332<br />

* Among <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> Associates holding each designation.<br />

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INC<strong>RE</strong>DIBLE<br />

EVENTS<br />

There’s nothing like a live event to invigorate your<br />

career. No matter your niche or specialty, there’s<br />

a <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> event designed to fit your needs.<br />

At the heart of it all is the annual <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> R4®<br />

convention. Each year, thousands of <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong><br />

Associates from around the globe gather for an<br />

unforgettable week of networking, education<br />

and entertainment.<br />

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TECH<br />

THAT<br />

CONNECTS<br />

YOU<br />

With <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong>, you have an entire suite of<br />

innovative technology at your fingertips.<br />

It’s all designed to save you time, boost<br />

your business and make your life easier.<br />

remax.co.uk<br />

Enhanced in 2016, the new<br />

remax.co.uk offers consumers<br />

robust home and agent-search<br />

functions combined with an<br />

instant home valuation tool.<br />

The result: more consumeragent<br />

connections.<br />

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websites<br />

remax.co.uk<br />

The one stop shop for<br />

Buyer and Sellers<br />

Popular estate agency<br />

website which recieves<br />

over 1.5 million* page<br />

views per annum.<br />

*Date from Google Analytics<br />

global.remax.com<br />

Connecting People and<br />

Properties Around the World<br />

This global portal features<br />

<strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> listings around the<br />

world displayed 41 languages<br />

and 48 currencies - translating<br />

into incredible exposure and<br />

referral oppurtunities for<br />

agents.<br />

theremaxcollection.com<br />

Luxury Online<br />

This specialized site<br />

provides an elegant and<br />

stylish display of elite home<br />

listing, reaching affluent<br />

customers around the world.<br />

remaxcommercial.com<br />

A BETTER WAY in<br />

Commercial Real Estate<br />

With more than a<br />

quarter million<br />

commercial properties<br />

remaxcommercial.com<br />

features more inventory<br />

than any other commercial<br />

brokerage network website.<br />

THE<br />

TECH<br />

SUITE<br />

You can access powerful lead management<br />

systems, refer clients to agents and offices<br />

around the world, create professional<br />

marketing pieces, earn certifications and<br />

much, much more.<br />

We at <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> know that technology will<br />

never replace a Sales Associate, but Sales<br />

Associates that uses technology will replace<br />

those who don’t.<br />

17


EVERYONE<br />

KNOWS<br />

YOUR<br />

NAME<br />

The new <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> ad campaign That’s the sign<br />

of a <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> agent® showcases the dedication,<br />

professionalism and hard work of <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> agents.<br />

It’s just the latest in a string of successful<br />

campaigns that have helped establish <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> as<br />

the No. 1 name in real estate.**<br />

As a result, buyers and sellers know about <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong><br />

– and you – long before they’re ready to move.<br />

* MMR Strategy Group study of unaided awareness<br />

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KEY MARKETING MOVES<br />

When you merge a powerful global<br />

brand with great personal marketing,<br />

you create something special.<br />

1<br />

2<br />

3<br />

4<br />

Include valuable, relevant<br />

information in your marketing.<br />

Create and share original content,<br />

confirming your expertise.<br />

In social media, focus on the<br />

platforms you care about most.<br />

Be genuine. All the time.<br />

From “5 Areas You Can’t Afford to Overlook,” from ABOVE,<br />

the <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> magazine


THE<br />

<strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong><br />

COLLECTION<br />

Success in the luxury-home market requires a<br />

specific approach and a certain finesse.<br />

With an elegant look and distinctive brand,<br />

The <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> Collection® positions you as the luxury<br />

expert in your market – and around the globe.<br />

Resources such as a dedicated website, distinctive<br />

signage, and ad programs with global publications<br />

provide invaluable assistance in promoting your<br />

luxury properties to millions of qualified buyers.


Fine Homes & Luxury Properties<br />

theremaxcollection.com<br />

Earn the Luxury Home Specialist designation<br />

through the <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> University® and the<br />

<strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> London Academy<br />

Market yourself and your listings<br />

with the distinctive branding of<br />

The <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> Collection®<br />

Enjoy worldwide listing syndication on<br />

websites including theremaxcollection.com<br />

and global.remax.com<br />

Network with other luxury professionals at<br />

The <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> Collection Luxury<br />

Forum, held annually<br />

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<strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong><br />

COMMERCIAL<br />

With thousands of clients served and billions of dollars in<br />

transactions, <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> Commercial® is one of the industry’s<br />

most notable commercial networks.<br />

<strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> Commercial Practitioners have access to<br />

industry-leading tools, training and resources – along with<br />

the extensive reach of the global <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> referral network.<br />

And it’s all backed by the power and resources of one of<br />

the most recognized brands in residential real estate.


A Better Way in Commercial Real Estate<br />

remaxcommercial.com<br />

Ranked as one of the Top 25 Commercial<br />

Real Estate Brokerage Networks by<br />

National Real Estate Investor magazine<br />

<strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> closed more than $11 billion USD<br />

in commercial sales and lease volume from<br />

more than 24,000 transactions in 2015<br />

Commercial-specific education at annual<br />

events and through <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> University<br />

All product groups represented – industrial,<br />

land, hospitality, multi-family, etc.<br />

23


CULTU<strong>RE</strong><br />

OF CARING<br />

<strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> agents are all about helping others and<br />

it doesn’t end with home sales.<br />

Through the Miracle Home and Miracle Property<br />

programs, you can easily make a donation to<br />

your local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital<br />

after each closed transaction. This way, you – and<br />

your clients – play a role in helping sick children<br />

get better.<br />

To date, <strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> agents have donated more<br />

than £112.7 million to help kids.<br />

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DOING GOOD IS<br />

GOOD BUSINESS<br />

Here’s why:<br />

1<br />

2<br />

3<br />

4<br />

People want to do business with<br />

professionals who care.<br />

You generate consistent, positive<br />

visibility in the community.<br />

You meet great folks who turn<br />

into clients.<br />

You truly help people, which is<br />

always a good thing.<br />

Source: Inc. Magazine


global.remax.com<br />

A WORLD OF LEADS


franchise.remax.co.uk<br />

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is independently owned and operated.<br />

<strong>RE</strong>/<strong>MAX</strong> London<br />

83-85 Rochester Row<br />

London SW1P 1LJ<br />

t 020 3142 7288<br />

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