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Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates

Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates

Franchising since 1976 · 710 locations

The total investment to open a Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates franchise ranges from $40,650 - $627,000. The initial franchise fee is $25,000. Ongoing royalties are 6% plus a 2% advertising fee. Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates currently operates 710 locations. Data sourced from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document.

Investment

$40,650 - $627,000

Franchise Fee

$25,000

Total Units

710

FPI Score

This franchise has not yet been scored by the Franchise Performance Index. Scores are calculated based on public FDD data, SBA loan performance, and system-level metrics.

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What is the Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates franchise?

Sotheby's, a name globally celebrated for its unparalleled connection to luxury, art, and exquisite connoisseurship, traces its profound heritage back to 1744 when Samuel Baker conducted the company's inaugural auction in London. For nearly three centuries, this esteemed institution has cultivated an indelible legacy of brokering the world's most coveted treasures, ranging from rare manuscripts and historic artifacts to masterpieces of fine art. This unparalleled understanding of valuable assets and discerning clientele provided a natural and strategic foundation for the brand's expansion into the real estate sector, which officially commenced in 1976 with the establishment of Sotheby's International Realty. This pivotal move seamlessly integrated the auction house's profound expertise and global network with the burgeoning international demand for luxury properties. From its inception, the real estate division positioned itself not merely as a brokerage, but as a curator of exceptional lifestyles, offering exclusive access to some of the most extraordinary homes, estates, and private properties across the globe. The brand's market position is unequivocally at the pinnacle of the luxury real estate sector, recognized universally for its unwavering commitment to excellence, personalized service, and a sophisticated, art-inspired approach to property marketing and sales. Its extensive global network underpins its unique ability to connect affluent buyers and sellers across continents, effectively transcending traditional geographical boundaries and fostering international transactions. This robust brand recognition and deeply embedded trust are fundamental pillars that the Sothebys International Realty Affiliates franchise leverages with unparalleled effectiveness. The Sothebys International Realty Affiliates franchise offers an extraordinary opportunity to align with a brand that embodies prestige, a rich history, and a

Key Highlights

710 locations nationwide

Data Insights

Key performance metrics for Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates based on SBA lending data

Investment Tier

Significant investment

$40,650 – $627,000 total

Why Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates Doesn't Appear in Public SBA Data

The SBA 7(a) program publishes loan-level data for every approved franchise borrower. Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates does not currently appear in those public records — and that absence carries useful information for prospective franchisees evaluating this brand.

Likely explanations for the absence

  • Established brands often rely on internal franchisee financing networks, conventional bank lines, or franchisor-provided lease guarantees rather than SBA 7(a) — keeping them out of the public SBA dataset.
  • Low capital requirements (under $50K total) often fall below the typical SBA loan threshold — operators self-fund or use personal credit instead.

Absence from SBA records does not mean a brand is un-fundable. It typically means the franchise system uses alternative capital sources, or that current franchisees self-fund, secure conventional bank financing, or roll over equity from a prior business sale rather than going through an SBA-guaranteed 7(a) loan. For prospective Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates franchisees, the practical question is which financing path actually closes for this brand's profile.

Data window: SBA 7(a) approvals reported through the most recent FOIA release. Absence of Sotheby's International Realty Affiliates from this window does not reflect lender denial — it reflects no 7(a)-program activity recorded for this brand in the public dataset.

Payment Estimator

Loan Amount$33K
Interest Rate9.5%
Term (Years)10 yr

Estimated Monthly Payment

$421

Principal & Interest only

Locations

Sotheby's International Realty Affiliatesunit breakdown

Total Units
N/A
Franchisee Owned
System Owned
Closed

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