Sotheby's International Realty

Franchise Overview

This luxury real estate franchise system connects independently owned and operated brokerages to affluent clientele seeking premium residential and commercial properties worldwide. Operating as an affiliate network, franchisees gain access to a globally recognized luxury brand, an award-winning multilingual website reaching more visitors than any other luxury real estate platform, and a powerful referral network spanning numerous countries. Franchisees benefit from comprehensive operational, marketing, recruiting, education, and business development support provided by the parent organization. The model is designed for qualified brokerages seeking to elevate their market positioning within the luxury segment, leveraging brand prestige, proprietary technology tools, and an extensive international referral program to drive high-value transactions and attract top-producing agents.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since2004
Number of Units710
Min Liquid Capital$50,000
Required Networth
$$$Total Investment$128K – $512K

Sotheby's International Realty Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Sotheby's International Realty 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.

Available Documents

Sotheby's International Realty FDD 2026

March 2026

$99.00

Sotheby's International Realty FDD 2025

March 2025

$99.00

Sotheby's International Realty FDD 2024

March 2024

$99.00

Sotheby's International Realty FDD 2023

March 2023

$99.00

Sotheby's International Realty FDD 2022

March 2022

$99.00

Sotheby's International Realty FDD 2017

March 2017

$99.00

Sotheby's International Realty FDD 2016

March 2016

$99.00

Note: Purchased FDDs are available for immediate download. The $99 Document Processing Fee covers acquisition, storage, organization, and digital delivery of the FDD document.