The Real RE/MAX merger has cleared another major hurdle, bringing the two real estate brokerage companies closer to completing a transaction that would create one of the industry’s largest technology-enabled residential brokerage platforms. The Supreme Court of British Columbia has granted the final order required for the arrangement, following shareholder approvals by both companies on August 14.
The Real RE/MAX merger is expected to close on August 24, 2026, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of remaining closing conditions. The development marks a significant step forward for The Real Brokerage Inc. and RE/MAX Holdings Inc., which announced their combination earlier this year.
According to the companies, the transaction will create Real REMAX Group Inc., bringing together Real’s more than 36,000 agents with RE/MAX’s network of more than 145,000 agents operating across more than 120 countries and territories. The proposed combination therefore represents a substantial consolidation of talent, technology, brokerage infrastructure and international reach within the residential real estate sector.
The Real RE/MAX merger follows months of regulatory, shareholder and transaction-related steps. Both companies received approval from their respective securityholders at special meetings held August 14. The latest court order from British Columbia represents the final judicial approval required for the arrangement component of the transaction.
The deal is structured to give RE/MAX Holdings shareholders the option of receiving shares in the new company or cash, subject to the transaction’s allocation and proration provisions. Preliminary results released by the companies indicated that cash elections exceeded the maximum aggregate cash consideration available under the merger agreement, meaning proration provisions will apply.
As part of the transaction, Real has also planned a 10-for-1 share consolidation. Subject to the closing conditions, the consolidation is expected to become effective at 4:01 p.m. New York City time on August 24. Following completion, Real REMAX Group shares are expected to begin trading on Nasdaq under the REAX symbol when markets open August 25.
The Real RE/MAX merger could significantly reshape the competitive landscape for residential brokerage services. Real has built its platform around technology, digital tools and an agent-centric model, while RE/MAX brings one of the most recognizable real estate brands and extensive global franchise infrastructure.
RE/MAX reported 149,267 agents at the end of the second quarter, representing a 1.5% increase from the prior year. Its network spans nearly 8,500 offices and more than 120 countries and territories, providing the proposed combined company with a broad geographic footprint.
For Real, the Real RE/MAX merger offers an opportunity to pair its technology-driven brokerage model with RE/MAX’s established agent and franchise network. The companies have positioned the combination as a way to create a larger technology-enabled global real estate platform capable of serving agents and consumers across multiple markets.
The transaction also comes as brokerage companies continue to adapt to changes in residential transaction economics, technology adoption and consumer expectations. Scale can provide brokerage operators with opportunities to spread technology investments, marketing infrastructure and operational resources across a larger agent base.
The Real RE/MAX merger nevertheless remains subject to the final closing conditions outlined by the companies. The transaction’s completion and subsequent market activity will be important milestones for investors, agents, franchisees and other participants following the rapidly changing residential brokerage industry.
If completed as scheduled, the Real RE/MAX merger will formally bring together two major names in real estate brokerage and establish Real REMAX Group as a new publicly traded entity. The closing expected August 24 represents the culmination of a transaction announced earlier in 2026 and approved by shareholders earlier this month.
The Real RE/MAX merger is therefore positioned to become one of the most closely watched brokerage combinations of 2026, particularly as the new company begins integrating its technology platform, agent networks and international operations.
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