Buy a Real Estate Brokerages Business in Canada
Acquire real estate brokerages and franchises across BC and Canada.
About This Industry
Real estate brokerage acquisitions are unique — revenue flows through commission splits, the licensed managing broker is the regulatory linchpin, and agent retention is the entire deal. BCFSA approval and notification are required.
Market Snapshot
Typical Deal Economics
Typical Price Range
$300k - $3M
SDE Range
$120k - $700k
Multiple Range
2x - 4x SDE
Working Capital
60 days of operating
Why Buy in This Industry
- Established agent roster as revenue base
- Brand value (Royal LePage, Sutton, ReMax, Sotheby's)
- Commission split structures support cash flow
- Property management add-on potential
- Multi-office expansion runway
Key Risks to Diligence
- Agent departure on ownership change
- Managing broker retention
- BCFSA notification and compliance
- Commission-split renegotiation pressure
- Franchise approval (where applicable)
Growth Opportunities
Post-acquisition opportunities we target with our clients in this industry.
British Columbia Specifics
BC brokerages are regulated by BCFSA (formerly RECBC). Managing broker continuity is critical. Vancouver, Surrey, Burnaby, Richmond, Victoria, and Kelowna are major markets.
Our Edge in This Industry
Services We Apply
Business Valuation
Defensible valuation of the target using SDE, EBITDA multiple, and DCF — calibrated to Canadian comps.
09Due Diligence
Coordinate accountants, lawyers, and specialists through 30-60 day deep diligence.
14Deal Structure
Design asset vs share, earn-out, VTB, holdback, and tax-optimized closing structure.
19Integration
First 90-180 days: stabilize, retain, learn, then improve.
Where We Buy RE Brokerages Businesses in BC
Ready to Buy a RE Brokerages Business?
Start with a free 30-minute Discovery Call. We will review your situation, share what is realistic in this industry, and recommend next steps.
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