RE/MAX’s Motto Mortgage bounces back with new offices

After seeing its open office count shrink this year for the first time ever, RE/MAX’s mortgage franchisor brings new offices online in Arizona, South Carolina and Michigan. Continue reading

RE/MAX’s Motto Mortgage office count is shrinking for first time

Franchise sales have slowed, and some existing franchisees have canceled their agreements, but Motto Franchising President Ward Morrison expects growth to resume when lending picks up. Continue reading

RE/MAX revenue drops for 7th consecutive quarter

Total revenue declined by 8.3 percent year over year to $78.3 million during the first quarter of 2024, which still bested analysts’ expectations for revenue to fall by 9.5 percent. Continue reading

RE/MAX’s Motto Mortgage out to re-up original franchise owners

Most new franchisees signing up for Motto’s “mortgage brokerage-in-a-box” solution are real estate brokerages and teams that aren’t affiliated with RE/MAX. Continue reading

RE/MAX’s Motto Mortgage makes Entrepreneur’s ‘Franchise 500’ list

“Mortgage brokerage in a box” makes Entrepreneur’s list of top franchise opportunities for a 5th consecutive year, despite challenging conditions for mortgage lenders. Continue reading

RE/MAX parent appoints former DISH Network exec as CEO

Erik Carlson comes to RE/MAX in the wake of Adam Contos’ departure. He also joins the company at a tumultuous time for the real estate industry. Continue reading

RE/MAX Holdings to lay off 7% of staff by end of September

The layoffs are part of a reorganization plan that will streamline operations and bring cost savings in the long term, the real estate franchisor said in Securities and Exchange Commission filings. Continue reading

RE/MAX’s Motto Mortgage aims for 1,000 offices nationwide

Being named to Entrepreneur magazine’s 2023 Franchise 500 list puts some wind in the sails of the company’s long-term goals. Continue reading

5 ‘unconventional’ loan options for almost every type of homebuyer

Mortgage brokers — who can shop countless loan products from any wholesale lender they choose — have access to a variety of alternative home financing options. Continue reading

RE/MAX revenue, US agent count, continue to drop in Q1

Total revenue dropped 6.2 percent year over year and U.S. agent count fell 5.4 percent, according to earnings data released Thursday as the real estate brokerage continues to wrestle with a shifting market. Continue reading