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The leading real estate name1 is still evolving, earning ongoing recognition for excellence from key industry players.
DENVER , March 27, 2025 — For the 41st year in a row, RE/MAX, LLC, a global leader in real estate franchising, has been featured in Entrepreneur magazine’s annual Franchise 500 list. RE/MAX® has also been inducted into the Franchise 500 Hall of Fame, which recognizes brands that have been ranked for 25 years or more. RE/MAX is among just 13 brands recognized for over 40 years. Since first appearing in the rankings in 1985, RE/MAX has expanded from 598 units to nearly 9,000 offices across more than 110 countries and territories.
The Franchise 500 acknowledges U.S. and Canada-based brands that have “demonstrated resilience and long-term viability, making them attractive options for potential franchisees seeking a proven business model.”
“Our powerful combination of high-achieving agents, excellent brokerage owners, and the dedicated staff at RE/MAX Headquarters has driven our success for decades,” stated RE/MAX Holdings CEO Erik Carlson. “We continuously seek input from our members to understand how to best support brokers and agents as they assist homebuyers and sellers in a constantly evolving market. RE/MAX affiliates gain a distinct advantage, helping them secure more listings, save time, and benefit from being associated with an industry leader.”
RE/MAX has thrived due to its ability to adapt, its resilience, and its ongoing innovation, including recently announced , which feature an AI-driven referral platform, a centralized marketing hub, and stronger vendor relationships to further enhance the competitive edge of RE/MAX affiliates.
In addition to its Franchise 500 and Hall of Fame recognition, RE/MAX received several awards in the first quarter of this year. Carlson and seven other key RE/MAX, LLC and network leaders were named to the list, and nine were recognized as . These accolades highlight the most influential figures in real estate.
Carlson was also included in Inman‘s annual “” list. And Abby Lee, Executive Vice President of Marketing, Communications and Events at RE/MAX Holdings, received recognition as an Inman .
Carlson noted, “The RE/MAX brand is instantly recognizable, but its enduring appeal comes from its people. RE/MAX continues to flourish because of the trusted, productive, and professional agents who consistently deliver exceptional results for homebuyers and sellers.”
The Franchise 500 Hall of Fame list can be found in the March/April issue of Entrepreneur magazine and online at .
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About the RE/MAX Network
RE/MAX, LLC, a subsidiary of RE/MAX Holdings (NYSE: RMAX), is a leading global real estate franchisor with over 145,000 agents in nearly 9,000 offices across more than 110 countries and territories. Measured by residential transaction sides, RE/MAX sells more real estate than any other company in the world. Founded in 1973 by Dave and Gail Liniger, RE/MAX fosters an innovative, entrepreneurial culture that provides agents and franchisees with the flexibility to operate their businesses independently. RE/MAX agents have a long history of living, working, and serving in their communities, raising millions of dollars each year for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals® and other charitable organizations. To find out more about RE/MAX, browse home listings, or locate an agent in your area, please visit . For the latest RE/MAX news, visit .
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