RE/MAX began in 1973 in Denver, Colorado, when Dave and Gail Liniger founded a real estate business built around a higher-commission model for productive agents. The company has since grown into a global real estate network with a franchise system that supports residential and commercial property listings, brokerage operations, and agent recruitment and training. RE/MAX also extends its brand through international franchising and regional operations across a broad global network. The company remains centered on real estate services while giving brokers and agents an independent business model backed by a recognized brand.