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BREAKING NEWS: The Real Brokerage Acquires RE/MAX in Massive $880M Deal
In a monumental move that is set to reshape the global real estate landscape, The Real Brokerage has announced its acquisition of industry giant RE/MAX to form the new Real REMAX Group.
On April 27, 2026, the real estate world witnessed one of the most transformative combinations in the industry's history. The Real Brokerage Inc. (NASDAQ: REAX) and RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: RMAX) officially announced a definitive agreement under which Real will acquire RE/MAX.
The transaction implies an enterprise value for RE/MAX Holdings of approximately $880 million. This historic acquisition brings together Real’s rapidly growing, AI-powered technology platform with RE/MAX’s iconic global brand and deeply rooted franchise network.
The Birth of the "Real REMAX Group"
The combined business will operate under a new holding company aptly named the Real REMAX Group. By uniting these two complementary models, the new entity aims to deliver a completely differentiated and streamlined home buying and selling experience for both agents and their clients.
📊 By the Numbers: The New Real REMAX Group
This merger instantly creates a global powerhouse of unprecedented scale. Here is a look at the massive footprint the new combined company will command:
- Global Reach: Over 180,000 real estate professionals operating across more than 120 countries and territories.
- Pro Forma Revenue: The combined companies would have generated approximately $2.3 billion in annual revenue in 2025.
- Profitability: A staggering $157 million in Adjusted EBITDA (before anticipated synergies).
- Strategic Savings: The group expects to realize approximately $30 million in annual run-rate cost savings, largely by the 2027 calendar year.
Leadership & The Deal Structure
Tamir Poleg, the current Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Real, will continue to lead the combined company as Chairman and CEO. The newly formed Board of Directors will be comprised of 10 members, which will include three individuals from the current RE/MAX Holdings board.
Under the terms of the agreement, RE/MAX shareholders have the choice to receive either 5.152 shares of the new Real REMAX Group or $13.80 in cash per RE/MAX share (subject to specific cash limits and proration). Following the transaction's close, Real shareholders are expected to own approximately 59% of the combined company, with RE/MAX shareholders owning the remaining 41% on a fully diluted basis.
What Does This Mean for the Market?
The industry is rapidly reorganizing around platform scale, global reach, and heavy technology investment. By putting Real's proprietary software and AI-driven tools into the hands of RE/MAX's massive network of nearly 8,500 franchisees and 145,000 agents, the Real REMAX Group is poised to set new standards for efficiency and client service worldwide.
The deal, which is fully backed by a $550 million financing commitment, is expected to officially close in the second half of 2026, pending customary regulatory clearances and shareholder approvals.
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