The Agency Real Estate Franchising
Key figures
| Initial franchise fee | $47,500 |
| Total investment (Item 7) | $119,600 – $896,150 |
| Royalty (Item 6) | 6% of gross sales |
| Headquarters state | CA |
| Legal name (Item 1) | The Agency Real Estate Franchising, LLC |
| FDD issuance date | 2026-04-29 |
| Franchised units (Item 20) | 77 (Item 20, p.51) |
| Brand website | https://www.theagencyre.com |
About The Agency Real Estate Franchising
UMRO also granted franchises under The Agency® service mark and System (defined below) outside of the United States from 2017 to 2018. The franchisor is The Agency Real Estate Franchising, LLC (“TAREF”), a limited liability company established on March 18, 2014 under the laws of the State of… TERRITORY (Item 12): territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.
Due diligence dossier
Every figure below is as disclosed in this brand's own FDD, with its FDD citation. FranchiseKI adds no analysis and estimates nothing.
Unit history (Item 20)
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 40 | 36 | 76 |
| 2024 | 54 | 37 | 91 |
| 2025 | 77 | 29 | 106 |
Source: Item 20, p.51 of the brand's FDD.
Risk & history facts
| Closures in the last 3 years | 5 (Item 20, p.51-56 of the FDD) |
| Transfers in the last 3 years | 0 (Item 20, p.51 of the FDD) |
| Litigation matters disclosed (Item 3) | 4 (Item 3, p.12 of the FDD) |
| Bankruptcy (Item 4) | No bankruptcy disclosed (Item 4) (Item 4, p.15 of the FDD) |
Litigation summary (Item 3): Disclosed matters include class action lawsuits alleging antitrust violations regarding buyer broker commissions (Fierro, Friedman, March) and a specific real estate transaction dispute (Hakim). The Fierro case was settled in 2024 for $3.75M, while the Hakim case was dismissed with prejudice in 2023. (Item 3, p.12-15 of the FDD)
Ownership & operations
| Owner-operator required | No (Item 15, p.43 of the FDD) |
| Absentee ownership allowed | Yes (Item 15, p.43 of the FDD) |
| Typical time to open | 4 months (Item 11, p.30 of the FDD) |
Territory description (Item 12): The territory is a specific geographic area determined by the franchisor, typically covering a population of approximately 100,000. It is not exclusive, as the franchisor retains rights to operate in new development projects and use other distribution channels within the area. (Item 12, p.38-40 of the FDD)
Training: The length of our post-opening support and training will depend on the size of the Office and the individual franchisee’s needs, but we expect this support and training to range typically from 5 to 8 days. (Item 11, p.30 of the FDD)
Ongoing support:
- Initial support for transition into the System
- Access to the Intranet
- Operations Manual updates
- Marketing/Technologies Fee services
- Software support and updates
- Brand Standards Manual compliance
Source: Item 11, p.30 of the brand's FDD.
Company facts
| Headquarters | Beverly Hills, CA (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Years in business | 12 (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Years franchising | 11 (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Parent company | RealTech Holdings, Inc. (Item 1, p.8 of the FDD) |
| Initial term | 10 years (Item 17, p.45 of the FDD) |
| Renewal term | 5 years (Item 17, p.45 of the FDD) |
| Company-owned units | 29 (Item 20, p.51 of the FDD) |
| Projected new units | 26 (Item 20, p.56 of the FDD) |
Questions to ask the franchisor
Generated from what this brand's FDD data does not disclose — ask The Agency Real Estate Franchising directly:
- What liquid capital does the franchisor require of a new franchisee? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- What minimum net worth does the franchisor require? It is not disclosed in the FDD data we hold for this brand.
- Does the franchisor make financial performance representations (Item 19)? If it does, ask for the average unit revenue. Ask for the median too. This FDD makes none that we could extract.
Territory — what the FDD says (Item 12)
This brand's Item 12 grants no territory at all. There is no geographic protection and no territory-based exclusion; where you may operate is defined by the franchisor's own placement decisions.
The FDD's own words (Item 12): “territory is NOT exclusive - the FDD states you will not receive an exclusive territory.”
Where The Agency Real Estate Franchising operates today
Per the brand's FDD outlet table (Item 20, Table 3 — franchised outlets by state, latest fiscal year): 77 franchised units across 28 states.
Projected openings (Item 20, Table 5)
Franchise agreements the FDD projects for the next fiscal year:
Source: Business-Services_The_Agency_2026_rq16wq37.pdf, Item 20. Counts are the franchisor's own disclosures.
Next steps with The Agency Real Estate Franchising
Put The Agency Real Estate Franchising on a shortlist. Compare it side by side with two other brands. Check it against your budget in the PerfectFit Quiz. Or talk it through with a vetted consultant. That conversation is free to buyers; call (385) 475-5319. Only the franchisor can confirm current terms. Only the franchisor can confirm territory availability.