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Real Living Franchise

Real estate agency

With a makeshift desk of two sawhorses and a door, Harley E. Rouda started Harley E. Rouda Realty Co. in Upper Arlington, Ohio, in 1956. Now working with his son Harley E. Rouda Jr., Rouda is still involved in this family-owned and -operated franchise company, which specializes in residential real estate.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Real Living franchise?

Total Investment: $3,000-$80,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $2,500-$80,000
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

How to contact Real Living

Real Living News

Real Living Named Up And Comer By Franchise Times
Real Living Inc. was named to Franchise Times annual "Up and Comers" list, a group of 100 franchise companies on the verge. Real Living, one of 24 franchisors new to the ranking, placed No. 225 on the Franchise Times list of the nation's largest franchise systems based on worldwide sales... more

Growing By The Minute: Real Living Doubles Franchise Network, Sets Out For More Growth In '07
What does a franchisor that doubled its network in 2006 do for an encore? How about grow an additional 150% the following year. That's the plan for Real Living-ranked the fourth-largest company in RISMedia's 2006 Power Broker Report & Survey-according to Harley E. Rouda Jr., the company'... more

Real Estate Franchise Opens In Northboro
Real Living Inc. has opened its first Massachusetts franchise in Northboro with the debut of Real Living Lifetime Real Estate, a firm operated by Realtor Traci Kasparian. Real Living Inc. is the fourth largest real estate firm in the country with more than 140 offices nationwide, and almost 4,000... more

Real Living Inc. Announces Enhanced Open House Locator Tool
Real Living Inc., the nation's fourth-largest residential real estate firm, announced the launch of its enhanced open house locator tool for its listings. The customer-friendly enhancement allows buyers to access more information than ever about open houses in a new format. "We've taken ... more

Robert Mcadams Jr. Promoted To Chief Financial Officer For Real Living Inc
Real Living Inc., the fourth-largest residential real estate firm in the United States, announces the promotion of Robert McAdams Jr. to chief financial officer. In his new position, he will be responsible for the company's finance, facilities and procurement functions. He will also lead the fir... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Real Living open? 1976
When did Real Living start franchising? 1981

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	48	0	0	80
2004	0	0	0	0
2003	30	0	0	80
2002	0	0	0	0
2001	12	0	0	24

Expansion Plans

United States: Ohio,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising

Business Operations

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

• Real Estate Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises Under $25K

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