Headquarters picks the point of sale
The filing makes headquarters the decision point for a POS, not the owners.
Franchise agreement · 2026 filingFrom the filings · Real estate
HomeSmart franchise
258 locations. Headquarters picks the POS.
Total investment
$66K to $205K
Item 7
Locations
258
Item 20
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Fees and terms
What a franchisee signs up for
Initial fee
$20K
Item 5 · per location
Ad fund
4%
Item 6 · percentage component
Term
10 years
Item 17
Franchised
78%
Item 20 · 201 of 258
For vendors
What decides a sale into HomeSmart
Suppliers come from an approved list
Owners buy from approved suppliers, and a new supplier needs headquarters' approval first.
Franchise agreement · 2026 filingMostly single-location owners
Every owner on record runs one location.
Item 20 · 2026 filingThe account brief
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- Who decides at headquartersThe technology, operations and finance leads, by role and name
- The owner map1 owners by state
- 23 requirements the filing setsEach with the franchisor's own sentence
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Answered from the filing
HomeSmart franchise questions
How much does a HomeSmart franchise cost?
The 2026 FDD puts the total investment at $65,500 to $205,000, including a $20,000 initial fee.
How many HomeSmart locations are there?
The 2026 FDD lists 258 locations, 201 of them franchised and 57 run by the company.
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Primary franchise filings · updated September 2026. Read the original filing for definitions, conditions, and qualifications.