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RE/MAX announced the upcoming 2023 Global Commercial Symposium, set for April 24-26 in Chicago, Illinois. This premier event will bring together current and aspiring commercial real estate professionals for networking and educational opportunities. Keynote speakers include Rod Santomassimo from The Massimo Group and Ray Starling from Aimpoint Research. Attendees can participate in pre-conference sessions focused on achieving success in the competitive commercial real estate market. In 2022, RE/MAX closed over 55,000 commercial transactions, totaling more than $21.9 billion in sales and lease volume. Registration is now open.

RE/MAX has been inducted into the inaugural Entrepreneur Franchise 500 Hall of Fame, recognizing its consistent performance over 39 years on the Franchise 500 list. This honor highlights RE/MAX's commitment to franchisee support and brand strength within the real estate sector. The Franchise 500 ranking evaluates over 1,321 companies based on 150 data points, including financial stability and growth. RE/MAX operates with more than 140,000 agents in over 9,000 offices across 110+ countries, leading the global market in residential transactions. This achievement underscores RE/MAX's longstanding reputation and future growth potential.

RE/MAX, a leading name in real estate, reported a remarkable growth in franchise agreements, with nearly 400 signed in Q4 2022, nearly doubling Q3's total. This surge contributed to over 960 franchise sales for the entire year. Additionally, more than 1,000 franchise renewals took place in 2022. The company also expanded internationally, completing a sale in the Seychelles and acquiring rights in Guadeloupe and Benin. RE/MAX attributes its success to 50 years of experience and robust support systems for agents. The network, with over 140,000 sales associates in more than 9,000 offices globally, emphasizes its commitment to enhancing real estate standards worldwide.

RE/MAX launches its "Unstoppable Starts Here" campaign, aimed at reinforcing brand association benefits for real estate agents. The campaign follows a survey revealing that a positive brokerage reputation is a key driver for agents joining brokerages, with 12% citing it as a primary reason. The brand maintains a competitive edge in the real estate industry, averaging 16.5 transaction sides per agent compared to competitors' 7.6. The refreshed marketing materials will enhance agent credibility and attract more homebuyers and sellers. RE/MAX's extensive global network surpasses 140,000 agents in over 9,000 offices worldwide.

RE/MAX Holdings reported fourth quarter 2022 revenue of $81.3 million, an 8.9% decrease from the previous year, driven by negative organic growth of 9.1% and adverse foreign currency impacts. The company posted a net loss of $2.6 million, with a loss per diluted share of $0.14. Adjusted EBITDA fell 14.6% to $26.5 million. Despite challenges, total agent count increased by 1.4% to 144,014 agents. RE/MAX announced a quarterly dividend of $0.23 per share and accelerated its share buyback program, indicating ongoing commitment to shareholder returns.