Best Real Estate Franchises - Ranked by SBA Performance Data

Real estate franchises offer the lowest SBA default rates of any category (avg 1.8%) and the highest cash-on-cash returns. Low capital requirement makes them accessible to most buyers.

2.7%

Avg SBA Default Rate

$410K

Avg Total Investment

135

Brands in Database

Top Real Estate Franchises

#	Brand	SBA Default Rate	Investment Range	Units
1	Alair Homes	0.0%	$112K – $188K	7
2	AR HOMES®	0.0%	$535K – $2.2M	42
3	BRIGHTSTAR CARE HOMES	0.0%	$132K – $235K	0
4	First Choice Business Brokers	0.0%	$73K – $100K	81
5	G J Gardner Homes USA, LLC	0.0%	$151K – $348K	6
6	GREEN HOME SOLUTIONS	0.0%	$116K – $199K	-20
7	Hommati	0.0%	$40K – $74K	128
8	iTRIP	-	$118K – $153K	6
9	Keller Williams Realty, LLC	0.0%	$182K – $336K	766
10	Keyrenter	-	$105K – $220K	6

What to Look for in Real Estate Franchises

1.Verify agent recruitment and retention metrics - real estate franchise value is directly tied to agent headcount and productivity.
2.Assess technology platform competitiveness. Agents increasingly choose brokerages based on tech stack and lead generation tools.
3.Analyze market sensitivity: check franchise performance during 2022-2023 rate hikes. Resilient brands maintained 70%+ of peak revenue.

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Last updated: April 2026