Real Estate franchises in Australia
57 Real Estate systems on file (35 with published fees). Q3 2026 Fee Index: a median all-in cost of $80,000–$350,000 (35 systems).
SMILE ELITE
From $2,000 all-in.
Ray White
714 units across Australia.
Storage King
Up to $35,000,000 all-in.
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Best locations for a real estate franchise
Ranked by real estate opportunity score, population, income, growth and local competition. Highest-opportunity markets first.
Competitor counts are live OpenStreetMap data where available, else a trade-area model. See all location reports.
Buying a real estate franchise: what to know
How does a real estate franchise work?
Real-estate franchises operate an agency under a national brand, earning sales commissions and, increasingly, recurring property-management fees. The rent roll (managed properties) is the durable asset; sales income is cyclical with the property market.
How much does a real estate franchise cost?
An office lease, fit-out, brand licence and staff are the main costs, plus marketing to win listings. Building or buying a rent roll takes capital or time. Working capital must cover wages between commission cycles. The current Q3 2026 Fee Index median all-in is $80,000–$350,000 across the 35 real estate systems that publish a cost.
Are real estate franchises profitable?
No verified public dataset of Australian real-estate-franchisee earnings is published. Results swing with the market, your listing share and the size of the rent roll. Ask about comparable offices' rent-roll size and agent numbers, and have an accountant and a licensed agent review the model against the disclosure document.
What to check before you buy a real estate franchise
- Real-estate licensing and the qualified people you must employ.
- Rent roll: starting size, how it is built, and its valuation.
- Territory and competition from established local agencies.
- Brand/marketing levies and commission split with the franchisor.
General guidance, not financial advice. Confirm every figure with the franchisor and the disclosure document, and see how to buy a franchise.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Real Estate franchise cost in Australia?
Across the Real Estate systems that publish their costs, the Q3 2026 Fee Index shows a median all-in cost of $80,000–$350,000 (35 systems). Always confirm the all-in figure, including working capital, in the disclosure document.
How many Real Estate franchises are there in Australia?
57 Real Estate franchise systems are on file at FranchiseScope, 35 of them with published fees. The largest by network is Ray White with 714 units.
Which Real Estate franchise has an open territory near me?
Systems currently recruiting show their open states in the list above. Use our location reports to see which areas have the least real estate competition before you enquire.
Are Real Estate franchises profitable in Australia?
There is no published, verified dataset of Australian real estate franchisee earnings, so treat any "average profit" claim with caution. Profitability depends on your costs, location, pricing and hours, plus the royalty and marketing levy. Ask the franchisor for the basis of any income figure, speak to current franchisees, and have an accountant review it against the disclosure document.
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