How much does a Christie's International Real Estate franchise cost?
Opening a Christie's International Real Estate franchise takes a total initial investment of $64,475 to $443,125, according to the brand's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. That FDD makes no Item 19 financial performance representation, so it discloses no earnings figures at all.
Christie’s International Real Estate franchises real estate brokerage businesses. Category: Business Services.
Item 7
What it costs to open a Christie's International Real Estate franchise
The franchisor's own estimated initial investment, as disclosed in its 2026 FDD. The total is $64,475 to $443,125. Each line below carries the FDD page it was read from.
Where the money goes
The largest costs are Leasehold Improvements ($0 to $150,000), Additional Funds – 3 Months ($5,000 to $90,000), and Equipment and Furniture ($7,500 to $50,000). Together they make up about 65% of the high-end estimate.
Our arithmetic from the Item 7 table below.
| Expenditure | Low | High | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Fee2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 14 | $35,000 | $35,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 14 |
| Initial Training Expenses2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 14 | $1,000 | $10,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 14 |
| Leasehold Improvements2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 14 | $0 | $150,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 14 |
| Rent and Security Deposit2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 14 | $3,000 | $10,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 14 |
| “For Sale” Signage2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 14 | $1,000 | $25,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 14 |
| Office Signage2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $250 | $5,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Equipment and Furniture2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $7,500 | $50,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Computers and Software2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $2,500 | $10,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Start-up Supplies and Inventory2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $5,000 | $10,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Insurance2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $1,500 | $25,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Professional Fees2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $1,500 | $5,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Utilities2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $350 | $2,500 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Licensing Costs2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $500 | $2,500 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Data Feed Transmission2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $250 | $3,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Additional Funds – 3 Months2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $5,000 | $90,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| MLS Fee2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $0 | $10,000 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| DMS Fee2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 | $125 | $125 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 15 |
| Total estimated initial investment2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 14-15 | $64,475 | $443,125 | 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 14-15 |
Source Christie's International Real Estate, 2026 FDD, Item 7, p. 14-15, via Public FDD bucket (storage.googleapis.com/franchiseindx_fdds) (source record). Figures read and verified 2026-09-14.
Item 19
What Christie's International Real Estate franchisees actually report earning
This brand's FDD publishes no Item 19.
We do not make any representations about a franchisee’s future financial performance or the past financial performance of company-owned or franchised outlets. We also do not authorize our employees or representatives to make any such representations either orally or in writing. If you are purchasing an existing outlet, however, we may provide you with actual records of that outlet. If you receive any other financial performance information or projections of your future income, you should report it to the franchisor’s management by contacting Michael Golden, 806 N. Peoria Suite 100, Chicago, IL 60642, (312) 254-0200, the Federal Trade Commission, and the appropriate state regulatory agencies.
Source Christie's International Real Estate, 2026 FDD, Item 19, p. 45, via Public FDD bucket (storage.googleapis.com/franchiseindx_fdds) (source record). Figures read and verified 2026-09-14.
Item 20
How many Christie's International Real Estate outlets there are, and how many closed
Christie's International Real Estate ended 2025 with 38 franchised outlets and 2 company-owned outlets. In that year 5 franchised outlets opened and none left the system.
Three years at a glance
From 2023 through 2025, Christie's International Real Estate opened 16 franchised outlets and 11 outlets left the system. That is a net gain of 5, from 33 to 38 franchised outlets. Of the outlets that left, 6 were terminated and 5 were not renewed.
On average, about 11% of franchised outlets left the system each year, roughly 1 in 9.
Our arithmetic from the FDD's Item 20 table below. "Left the system" counts every outlet the franchisor reports as terminated, not renewed, bought back, or closed for other reasons.
| Year | Start | Opened | Terminated | Non-renewed | Reacquired | Ceased, other | End | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 2026 FDD, Item 20, p. 48 |
| 2024 | 36 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 2026 FDD, Item 20, p. 48 |
| 2023 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 2026 FDD, Item 20, p. 48 |
Source Christie's International Real Estate, 2026 FDD, Item 20, p. 48, via Public FDD bucket (storage.googleapis.com/franchiseindx_fdds) (source record). Figures read and verified 2026-09-14.
Compare
How Christie's International Real Estate compares with other Business Services franchises
Measured against the 140 Business Services franchises on this site, using each brand's own FDD.
- Cost to open. The middle of Christie's International Real Estate's estimated range is $253,800. It costs more to open than 76% of Business Services franchises here.
- Outlets leaving each year. 11% for Christie's International Real Estate. That is higher than 71% of the 101 Business Services franchises with at least 10 outlets.
- Three-year growth. Christie's International Real Estate's franchised system grew 15%. The typical Business Services franchise here grew 4.3%.
- Earnings disclosure. 71 of the 140 Business Services franchises here publish earnings figures in Item 19. Christie's International Real Estate is not one of them.
Our arithmetic from each brand's Item 7 and Item 20. Growth and departure comparisons leave out brands with fewer than 10 outlets, where one opening or closure distorts the figures. See every Business Services franchise side by side.
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