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Sotheby's International RealtyFranchise Cost 2026

Sotheby's International Realty franchise cost in the US (2026): $47K–$332K investment · $25K franchise fee · 6% royalty — verified from primary sources · data as of Sept 2026

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Sotheby's International Realty operates one of this cohort's growing breadth networks, with customer response in the softer band.

Mapped against 8 verified peers sharing its industry and store format — network breadth across, observed customer response up. Qualitative bands, relative to this cohort. Tags show how each network is run.

Brands sharing a band sit side by side — the gap between them is a tie, not a ranking.

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Brand	Breadth	Response
Sotheby's International Realtyfranchise-owned	Growing breadth	Softer
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+ 5 more peers in the full cohort · all shown on the map above

How this is built. Positions come from source-verified records in the FRANticc dataset — India's provenance-first franchise data platform. Every figure is traceable to a named source, tiered S1 (brand-official) to S7 (estimated, labelled as such). Network positions use only store counts with a documented source; customer response is the review-count-weighted average of documented Google review samples across Indian states. Brands whose network totals conflict across sources are excluded from the map rather than plotted — FRANticc fails closed on bad data. Not an investment recommendation.

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Frequently asked · Sotheby's International Realty

What does a Sotheby's International Realty franchise cost in the US?

Setup and interiors for a Sotheby's International Realty franchise for the Real Estate Brokerage Office format run $47K–$332K. On top of that you should budget a $25K franchise fee.

What is the total upfront commitment for a Sotheby's International Realty franchise?

Adding setup, franchise fee, working capital and deposit, the total upfront commitment starts around $72K. The franchise fee alone is about 35% of that. These are the disclosed upfront figures only — they exclude ongoing royalty and running costs.

What royalty does Sotheby's International Realty charge?

Sotheby's International Realty charges a 6% royalty. A separate 2% marketing fund contribution also applies.

How much space does a Sotheby's International Realty franchise need?

A Sotheby's International Realty outlet needs from 3500 sq ft for the Real Estate Brokerage Office format.

How many Sotheby's International Realty outlets are there in the US?

Sotheby's International Realty operates 672 outlets in the US, and has been trading since 2004.

Who is eligible for a Sotheby's International Realty franchise?

You will need capital of at least $47K, a site of 3500+ sq ft, readiness for a semi-absentee (a manager runs day-to-day) role. Territory: Non-exclusive; competing affiliated or franchised offices may locate nearby.

What training and support does Sotheby's International Realty provide?

Sotheby's International Realty provides 2 days of formal training. Supply chain: approved suppliers.

How long is the Sotheby's International Realty franchise agreement?

Agreement terms: 10-year term · no renewal right; extensions may require then-current agreement.

How does a Sotheby's International Realty franchisee earn?

A Sotheby's International Realty franchisee earns from customer sales at their own outlet through the Real Estate Brokerage Office format. You keep outlet takings and pay the brand a royalty on sales. FRANticc does not publish per-outlet earnings for US brands unless the franchisor discloses them.

How current is Sotheby's International Realty's franchise disclosure?

These figures come from Sotheby's International Realty's Franchise Disclosure Document for fiscal year 2025, filed with state regulators.

Is a Sotheby's International Realty franchise SBA-eligible?

Sotheby's International Realty is not listed on the SBA Franchise Directory, so SBA-backed financing may not be available. Confirm with your lender.

How many Sotheby's International Realty units opened and closed recently?

Sotheby's International Realty's FDD Item 20 for fiscal 2025 reports 27 openings and 20 closures. Item 20 is the franchisor's own filed count of unit turnover.

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According to FRANticc's verified franchise database, Sotheby's International Realty requires a minimum investment of $47K in a 3500+ sqft commercial space under a Real Estate Brokerage Office model. Sotheby's International Realty operates 672 outlets across the US, established in 2004. Data confidence: Reported. FRANticc provides the full franchise prospectus including verified FDD earnings, fee-load and capital-ask breakdowns, and franchisee contacts at franticc.com.

Sotheby's International Realty

Sotheby's International Realty is a Services brand operating in the US. This page is the editorial franchise profile, covering operating format, investment range, store distribution, and side-by-side comparisons with peer brands. The data is independent — FRANticc never accepts payment from brands to influence coverage.

Founded: 2004
Total stores in the US: 672
Industry: Services — Luxury Real Estate Brokerage
Franchise model: Real Estate Brokerage Office
Setup CapEx: $47K
Minimum space requirement: 3500+ sqft
Royalty: 6%
Franchise fee: $25K

Compare Sotheby's International Realty with other franchise opportunities on FRANticc. FRANticc turns each brand's FDD into source-verified investment data — every figure traceable to the franchisor's own filing.

Premium tools available for Sotheby's International Realty: Verified Earnings (FDD Item 19 unit economics), the Capital Ask and Captive-Economy breakdowns, Franchisee Connect (talk to existing Sotheby's International Realty operators), Legal Vault (litigation, directors, financials), and SBA loan-eligibility signals. Visit franticc.com/brands/sothebys-international-realty.html for the full interactive prospectus.