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Keller Williams Realty
Real estate brokerage
Keller Williams may not be the largest residential real estate franchise in the U.S., but its agent-friendly business concept made its mark on the industry. Each Keller Williams franchise is agent-owned and operated, commissions are split at least 70/30, and the company rewards agents through profit sharing. Its Keller Williams University also offers online learning resources to keep agents ahead of the curve. Keller Williams has about 80,000 agents working from over 700 locations in the U.S. and Canada. The company was founded in 1983 by Gary Keller and Joe Williams. (Keller remains chairman.) It began franchising in 1991 and opened its first Canadian office in 1998.
2011 AllStar Rank: 185
2010 AllStar Rank: 76
2009 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
2010 AllStar Rank: 76
2009 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
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Keller Williams Realty
1221 South MoPac Expressway
Austin, TX 78746
512-327-3070
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1983 |
| Franchising since | 1991 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Number of employees needed | 3 - 4 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | No |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 691 | 16 | 0 |
| 2010 | 687 | 14 | 0 |
| 2009 | 685 | 13 | 0 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States, Canada
Costs
| Total Investment | $179,647 - $562,495 |
| Franchise Fee | $30,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 6% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | |
| Liquid Capital | $150,000 - $350,000 |
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | No |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
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AllStar Rank:
66
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Keller Williams Realty
1221 South MoPac Expressway
Austin, TX 78746
512-327-3070
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Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
Keller Williams may not be the largest residential real estate franchise in the U.S., but its agent-friendly business concept made its mark on the industry. Each Keller Williams franchise is agent-owned and operated, commissions are split at least 70/30, and the company rewards agents through profit sharing. Its Keller Williams ...
| Company Type: | Private |
| Executives: | Mark Willis, CEOAnn Yett, CFODavid Therrien, CTO |
| Industries: | Residential Real Estate Brokerage |
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| Top Competitors: | PrudentialRealogy |
AllStar Franchise
AllStar Rank:
66
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Keller Williams Realty
1221 South MoPac Expressway
Austin, TX 78746
512-327-3070
