• Fifteen percent of firms are franchised firms.
  • The typical firm has been affiliated with their current franchise for 11 years.
  • Eighty-seven percent of firms reported their current franchise affiliation improved their firm name recognition.
  • Many franchised firms have the capability to offer in-house ancillary services to real estate clients. The most common in-house service is business brokerage.
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