If you are looking for information on the Commission Express franchise business opportunity, Commission Express franchises or Commission Express franchising, then you have come to the right place.
COMMISSION EXPRESS® businesses provide commission advances to real estate agents and brokers by purchasing their pending commissions (accounts receivable) at a discount.
The prototype, Commission Express of Northern Virginia, has been operating in the Washington, DC metropolitan area since 1992 and has purchased thousands of commissions. That experience enabled us to develop the materials, software and protocols that constitute the COMMISSION EXPRESS® system.
COMMISSION EXPRESS® businesses advance real estate sales commissions to agents and brokers by factoring their commissions (accounts receivable). That is, we purchase pending commissions at a discount. The purchased commissions are usually redeemed within 30 to 60 days.
COMMISSION EXPRESS® businesses apply the general factoring process to the specialty of factoring real estate sales commissions. We purchase pending commissions on the basis of their quality as an asset, not on the credit worthiness of our customers.
COMMISSION EXPRESS® customers use our services because the process is easy, fast and reliable. They usually sell their commissions at the time of contract ratification.
Customers fax the necessary documents to COMMISSION EXPRESS® for review. When approved, they can come to the COMMISSION EXPRESS® offices to get their checks or we will mail or wire the funds. The entire process usually takes less than two days. It's just that simple!
As a COMMISSION EXPRESS® franchisee, you will be helping customers manage their cash-flow in exchange for the opportunity to purchase pending commissions at a discount. It is a situation where a reasonable exchange of values takes place, and where everyone has an opportunity to benefit.
The information presented may have changed since first published. We recommend that you always verify fees, investment amounts and offers with the business opportunity directly prior to making a decision to invest.
1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
You want to know what happens after you pay the initial fee. A strong franchisor provides comprehensive pre-opening training, site-selection help, operational playbooks, and continuous assistance with marketing, technology, and supply chains.
2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
The Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) lists estimated startup costs in Item 7, but real-world expenses can run higher. Asking how closely current owners tracked to these estimates reveals if you need extra working capital or if hidden fees exist.
3. How do royalties and local/national marketing fees impact profitability?
You need to understand ongoing financial obligations-such as monthly royalty percentages and ad fund contributions-and evaluate whether the brand value and support justify cutting into your profit margins.
4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
Transparent franchisors will openly discuss real hurdles like local competition, tight labor markets, or supply chain bottlenecks, and show you the exact playbook or field support they offer to solve them as well as allowing you to speak with other franchisees.
5. How many franchise locations have closed or left the system in the past few years, and why?
High turnover, store closures, or quiet franchise exits are major red flags. This question measures system stability, territory health, and whether the corporate team addresses struggling owners or lets them fail.
