John L. Scott Real Estate
Franchise Overview
This Pacific Northwest-focused real estate franchise offers broker-owners a full suite of tools, technology, and brand support to operate independent real estate offices. Franchisees benefit from a co-branded model that pairs the established regional brand name with individual broker branding, creating a dual-identity marketing approach. The system provides franchisees with customized websites, mobile apps, signage, client presentations, and a structured digital footprint program to build online visibility.
A luxury tier called Exceptional Homes provides high-end marketing programs for premium listings. The franchise serves residential buyers and sellers primarily across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, with over 130 offices and more than 3,200 sales associates systemwide. Ongoing support includes marketing resources, training, and operational guidance.
The royalty structure is set at 5% of revenue. The franchise is well-suited for experienced real estate brokers seeking brand backing and scalable business infrastructure.
Just the Facts
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John L. Scott Real Estate Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)
These official John L. Scott Real Estate FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.