Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate

$BHGRF500 #501
CategoryServices
SubcategoryReal Estate
Locations362
Franchisee Count361
Franchise Fee$25,000
Item 7 Low$33,970
Item 7 Midpoint$151,635
Item 7 High$269,300
Royalty Fees6% of gross sales
Ad / Brand Fund
Sold Not Open
ParentCompass, Inc.
Founded2007
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business19
Began Franchising2008
HQMadison, NJ
Executives5
LinksWeb
Main Phone(973) 407-7401
FDD IssuedMarch 30, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 14, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offers franchises for the establishment and operation of real estate sales offices in the United States that provide residential and commercial real estate brokerage services using the Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate service marks, system, and support services.

Franchisees must invest in a computer and hardware/software system costing between $6,000 to $12,000 for an office of 30 people. The franchisor provides a reporting system and a Productivity Suite at no extra cost, which includes a CRM and agent websites.

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate offers franchises for the establishment and operation of real estate sales offices in the United States that provide residential and commercial real estate brokerage services using the Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate service marks, system, and support services.

Read Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate’s complete March 30, 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 1 prior year on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,860 brands on FranDeals.

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