

Founded in 1996 by Steve Morris, EXIT Realty Corp. International has emerged as a leading force in the real estate franchising world, introducing fresh strategies to the industry.
With its headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, the company began offering franchise opportunities shortly after its establishment and has steadily grown its footprint throughout North America.
EXIT Realty specializes in a broad array of real estate services, catering to both residential and commercial markets. Its offerings support a wide range of property transactions, meeting the diverse needs of clients.
A key differentiator for EXIT Realty is its distinctive single-level residual income model, known as the EXIT Formula. This approach empowers associates to build additional income streams by sponsoring and mentoring others, creating a unique pathway for financial and professional advancement within the organization.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Exit Realty provides several types of training programs to its franchisees to ensure the effective operation of their offices:
Exit Realty grants franchisees a Protected Territory where they have the exclusive right to open an EXIT office. This protection covers only the office location and not the sale of real estate services, meaning other EXIT franchisees can still sell within the Protected Territory.
To maintain territorial protection, the franchisee must comply with agreement terms, including staffing requirements. If the franchisee defaults, Exit Realty can terminate or reduce the Protected Territory, and competition through internet sales and other channels is allowed.
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3% Realty is a real estate brokerage franchise offering full-service residential listing and buyer representation at a flat three-percent commission, serving cost-conscious home sellers and buyers, and known for streamlined systems, MLS exposure, and Canada-wide recognition as a lower-commission brand.
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Assist-2-Sell is a real estate brokerage franchise offering full-service, flat-fee home listing and buyer representation, serving residential sellers and buyers, and known for discount commissions, strong marketing systems, and a proven model that competes with traditional high-commission brokerages.
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Windermere Real Estate is a real-estate brokerage franchise offering home-buying, selling and leasing services across multiple states, serving agents and clients, and known for community-centred culture, advanced marketing tools and proven franchise systems.
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Intero Real Estate Services is a real-estate brokerage franchise offering full-service buying, selling and leasing of homes and commercial properties, serving agents and clients, and known for strong training, agent-centric model and technology-enabled branding.
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Valbridge is a valuation-services franchise offering real-estate appraisal, review and consulting services for commercial and residential markets, serving lenders, brokers and property-owners, and known for national network, compliance focus and high-quality data standards.
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Harcourts is a real-estate brokerage franchise offering residential and commercial brokerage services, serving property buyers, sellers and agents, and known for innovative tools, global network backing and culture focused on growth and professionalism.
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