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<p>Low interest rates and new work-from-home opportunities have helped spur a booming real estate market. That means there’s never been a better time to consider a franchise opportunity in the industry.</p><p>Whether it’s helping people find a new home, getting them ready to sell an existing one or managing their investment properties, the varied businesses in the real estate franchise field offer something for everyone.&nbsp;</p><p>Here are our picks for the top real estate franchises this year:&nbsp;</p><h4><a href="https://www.hometeamfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-real-estate-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715379" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>HomeTeam Inspection</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $50,000-$77,000</li><li>Units: 190</li><li><a href="https://estatenvy.com/hometeaminspection?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-real-estate-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715379" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://propertymanagementincfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-real-estate-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715379" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Property Management, Inc.</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $43,000-$167,000</li><li>Units: 257</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/propertymanagementinc"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://showhomesfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-real-estate-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715379" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Showhomes</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $86,000-$165,000</li><li>Units: 55</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/showhomes"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://franchise.renovationsells.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-real-estate-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715379" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Renovation Sells</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $50,000</li><li>Units: 1</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/renovationsells"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://franchise.twomenandatruck.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-real-estate-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715379" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u><span class="brand-highlight">TWO MEN AND A TRUCK*</span>®</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $100,000-$595,000</li><li>Units: 307</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/twomenandatruck"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://1851franchise.com/propertydamageappraisers/property-damage-appraisers-inc-launches-national-optimizer-team-to-provide-clients-with-the-most-qualified-heavy-equipment-specialty-appraiser-as-fast-as-possible-2711840"><u>Property Damage Appraisers Inc.</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $21,530-$49,250</li><li>Units: 250</li><li><a href="https://1851franchise.com/propertydamageappraisers/property-damage-appraisers-inc-launches-national-optimizer-team-to-provide-clients-with-the-most-qualified-heavy-equipment-specialty-appraiser-as-fast-as-possible-2711840"><u>1851 Brand Newsroom</u></a></li></ul><h4><a href="https://franchise.pillartopost.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-real-estate-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715379" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Pillar to Post Home Inspections</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $41,000-$51,000</li><li>Units: 559</li></ul><h4><a href="https://homevestorsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-real-estate-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715379" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>HomeVestors of America Inc.</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $70,000-$426,000</li><li>Units: 1,122</li></ul><h4><a href="https://franchising.realtyonegroup.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-real-estate-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715379" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Realty One Group</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $44,000-$223,000</li><li>Units: 209</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.nexthome.com/franchise/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-real-estate-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715379" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>NextHome</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $15,000-$213,000</li><li>Units: 414</li></ul><h4><a href="https://www.kw.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=best-real-estate-franchises-to-buy-in-2021-2715379" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><u>Keller Williams</u></a></h4><ul><li>Startup costs: $183,000-$336,000</li><li>Units: 1,055</li></ul>

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