Real Estate franchise costs and fees
Across the 35 Real Estate franchise systems that publish an all-in establishment cost, the median is $80,000–$350,000. Fewer than 5 systems publish an initial fee, royalty or marketing levy, so check each system’s disclosure document for those.
Q3 2026 Fee Index. Medians of franchisor-published fees and ACCC Register establishment costs, captured July to August 2026. All categories · Methodology
Every Real Estate system on file
35 of 57 systems publish an all-in cost. Royalty and levy are a percentage of gross sales; “Not published” means the franchisor hasn’t made the figure public.
| Brand | All-in cost | Initial fee | Royalty | Marketing levy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMILE ELITE | $2K–$10K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Local Property Team | From $5K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| UPHILL REAL ESTATE FRANCHISE | $10K–$30K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Real Property Photography | $22K–$40K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| RT EDGAR | $25K–$182K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Acumentis | $30K–$400K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Beach Retreats Australia | $38K–$60K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Areal Franchising | $50K–$200K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Century 21 Australia | $50K–$500K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Explore Property | $50K–$150K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Fletchers | $50K–$100K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| REMAX Australia | $50K–$150K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Freedom Trading | $52K–$152K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Wiseberry | $70K–$110K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Stockdale & Leggo | $73K–$335K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Acton | Belle Property | $80K–$350K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Belle Property | $80K–$350K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Stone Franchising | $80K–$350K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Elders Real Estate | $100K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| LJ Hooker | $100K–$350K | $50,000 | 6.0% | 2.0% |
| Open2view North East Victoria | $110K–$165K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Astra Apartments | $125K–$250K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Hodges | $137K–$385K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Open2view Illawarra South Coast | $150K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Ray White | $150K–$350K | $60,000 | 6.0% | 2.0% |
| Claars | $176K–$519K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Woodards | $180K–$400K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| OBrien Real Estate | $182K–$307K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Jellis Craig | $200K–$2.5M | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Vicprop Franchising | $200K–$500K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Knight Frank | $231K–$2.8M | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Barry Plant | $264K–$1.2M | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Cobden Hayson | $295K–$1.3M | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Sweeney Franchising | $300K–$500K | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Storage King | $2M–$35M | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Aurum Advisory | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Better Homes | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Buxton | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Coldwell Banker | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| First National Real Estate | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Harcourts | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Hocking Stuart | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Laing+Simmons | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Living Here | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| McGrath | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Nutrien Harcourts | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| One Agency | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Open 2 View | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Open2View Geelong | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Open2view Gippsland | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Open2view Sunshine Coast | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| PRD Real Estate | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| PRDnationwide | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Professionals | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Raine & Horne | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| RE/MAX Australia | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Regus | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
Disclaimer: This information is based on material published by the relevant franchisor on the Franchise Disclosure Register. This information does not negate the need to undertake necessary due diligence including seeking independent professional advice if considering entering into a franchise agreement.