ERA is a residential real estate franchise brand within the Anywhere Real Estate Group LLC portfolio. Founded in 2008 and franchising since 1982, ERA has been connecting home buyers and sellers through a national network of independently…
Total Investment
$33K – $260K
Franchise Fee
$5,000,
Royalty Rate
6% of your Gross Upon close of each transaction Gross Sales
Total Units
513
Franchising Since
1982
🌻About ERA Franchise
ERA is a residential real estate franchise brand within the Anywhere Real Estate Group LLC portfolio.
Founded in 2008 and franchising since 1982, ERA has been connecting home buyers and sellers through a national network of independently owned brokerages for over four decades.
The franchise fee is $5,000, making it one of the most affordable entry points among major real estate franchise brands.
💰ERA Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$33K
Average Investment
$147K
Maximum Investment
$260K
Fee Type
Amount
Notes
Initial Franchise Fee
$5,000,
One-time payment upon signing
Royalty Fee
6% of your Gross Upon close of each transaction of gross sales
Ongoing; paid monthly
Marketing/Ad Fund
1.5% of Gross Sales
National brand fund
Total Investment Range
$33,370 – $259,800
Includes build-out, inventory, working capital
The investment range of $33K–$260K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of your Gross Upon close of each transaction) and marketing fee (1.5% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
📋Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
Item
Low
High
A range of
$0
$50,000
Typical build-out costs are generally between
$35
$75
estimated at
$14
$60
Frame/posts are
estimated at
$40
$80
Open House signs are estimated at
$17
$90
Miscellaneous Rider Signs are estimated at
$7
$17
ranges from
$5,000
$10,000
This means that as a start-up company and
office, you should plan to have
$50,000
$100,000
💵Additional Fees (Item 6)
Fee Type
Amount
Transfer Fee
$5,000
🏦Financing (Item 10)
Detail
Information
Financing Available
No
Description
Franchisor does not offer financing.
📊ERA Franchise Earnings — Item 19
!
ERA does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
ERA does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
⚖ERA Litigation & Risk Flags
✓
Clean Litigation RecordERA has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
📈ERA System Growth
Total Units
513
Franchised
470
Company-Owned
43
ERA currently operates 470 franchised locations and 43 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
❓ERA Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a ERA franchise ranges from $33,370 to $259,800, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $5,000,. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
ERA charges a royalty fee of 6% of your Gross Upon close of each transaction of gross sales, plus a 1.5% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the ERA Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from ERA to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
ERA does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
ERA has been franchising since 1982. The FDD shows an investment range of $33,370-$259,800, a 6% of your Gross Upon close of each transaction royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $5,000, and the total investment ranges from $33,370 to $259,800 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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ERA
Total Investment
$33K – $260K
💰 Costs & Fees
Franchise Fee$5,000,
Royalty6% of your Gross Upon close of each transaction
Marketing Fee1.5% of Gross Sales
FinancingNot Available
🏢 System Overview
Total Units513
Franchising Since1982
Earnings Claim (Item 19)No
📄 Contract Terms
⚖️ Legal & Risk
Pending LitigationClean
Bankruptcy HistoryNone
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