[ FROM THE FDD ]

1st Class Real Estate's Item 20 shows a net decrease of 34 in its total unit count, franchised and company-owned, over the last reported year. Item 20 breaks the changes down by terminations, non-renewals, reacquisitions, ceased operations and transfers.

Source: FDD Item 20

[ VERIFIED // FDD 2026 ]

1st Class Real Estate

Report based on the 2026 FDD, issued March 30, 2026.

For 1st Class Real Estate, the 2026 FDD estimates a total initial investment of $31,050 to $43,450 (Item 7).

Verified: Oct 17, 2026

6 RED FLAGS DETECTED
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MURK SCORE
FRANCHISE SONAR MURK SCORE: ELEVATED(our band for scores 40 to 64)

Does 1st Class Real Estate Have Franchise Litigation?

Item 3, as extracted, lists no pending or concluded cases.

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How Much Does a 1st Class Real Estate Franchise Cost?

Royalty RateInitial InvestmentTotal UnitsNet Growth (1Y)

Per-unit fee

$150 per closed transaction (each buyer and seller represented that closes, and each referral fee received), payable monthly; plus a flat $150 monthly Office Fee

$31K to $43K

70

-34

Source: FDD Items 6, 7, 20

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What Does 1st Class Real Estate's Item 19 Disclose About Earnings?

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Item 19 figures, each with the group it covers and its FDD page

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Franchise Sonar provides independent analysis of franchise disclosure documents (FDDs) filed with state regulators. This is for informational purposes only and is NOT investment advice. Data extracted using automated technology; verify all financial information directly in the official FDD before making decisions. Murk Score measures disclosure completeness, not franchise quality. 1st Class Real Estate is a trademark of its respective owner. Franchise Sonar is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with 1st Class Real Estate.

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