THE FACTS
Is Real Brokerage legit?
Short answer
Yes. Real Broker, LLC is a licensed real estate brokerage, and its parent company files public reports with the SEC. Real started in Texas in 2014, listed on Nasdaq in 2021 and had 35,348 agents at June 30, 2026. Since August 24, 2026 it has been part of Real REMAX Group Inc., which trades on Nasdaq as REAX.
The company behind the brokerage
- Real began operations in Texas in 2014.
- Its shares started trading on Nasdaq as REAX on June 15, 2021.
- On August 24, 2026, Real and RE/MAX Holdings completed a business combination. The new parent, Real REMAX Group Inc., started trading on Nasdaq as REAX on August 25, 2026.
- As part of that deal, each 10 Real shares were consolidated into 1 share, then exchanged one for one for Real REMAX Group stock.
- Real REMAX Group's headquarters is 701 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida.
Size and growth
| Measure | Figure | Period |
|---|---|---|
| Agents on Real's platform | 35,348, up 26% from a year earlier | June 30, 2026 |
| Agents on Real's platform | 31,739, up 31% from a year earlier | December 31, 2025 |
| Revenue | $700.6 million, up 30% | Quarter ended June 30, 2026 |
| Revenue | $1,968 million, up 55.7% | Year ended December 31, 2025 |
| Closed transaction sides | 62,380, up 27% | Quarter ended June 30, 2026 |
| Value of home side transactions | $26.3 billion, up 31% | Quarter ended June 30, 2026 |
| Real REMAX Group, all brands | 180,000+ agents in more than 120 countries and territories | At closing, August 24, 2026 |
Figures come from Real's own SEC filings and press release on the dates shown. Last checked October 2, 2026.
Where it is licensed
Real reports a licensed residential brokerage in all 50 US states, Washington DC and six Canadian provinces. Each state has a designated broker. In Washington that is Dan Pehlke, license #25259.
How to check any brokerage yourself
- Look up the firm and the agent on your state regulator's license lookup.
- Read the company's latest annual and quarterly reports if it is public.
- Read the full independent contractor agreement before you sign.
- Get every fee in writing and run it against your own production.
- Read the risk and legal sections of the filings, not just the highlights. Real's filings list risks such as integrating RE/MAX and keeping agents.
FAQ
Common questions
Sources
- The Real Brokerage Inc., Q2 2026 MD&A (SEC, filed August 6, 2026)
- The Real Brokerage Inc., 2025 Annual Information Form (SEC, filed March 4, 2026)
- The Real Brokerage Inc., 2025 MD&A (SEC, filed March 4, 2026)
- Real REMAX Group, completion of business combination (SEC, August 24, 2026)
- The Real Brokerage Inc., Form 6-K on the closing (SEC, August 24, 2026)
- Real: How do I transfer my Washington license to Real?
- Real: How is revenue share calculated?
Last checked October 2, 2026. Companies can change their fees and policies at any time.
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