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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 40-F

 

☐ Registration statement pursuant to Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

or

 

☒ Annual report pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 Commission File Number 001-40442

 

The Real Brokerage Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

N/A

(Translation of Registrant’s name into English (if applicable))

 

British Columbia, Canada   7370   N/A
(Province or other jurisdiction of   (Primary Standard Industrial   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)   Classification Code Number)   Identification Number)

 

701 Brickell Avenue, 17th Floor

Miami, Florida, 33131 USA

(646) 859-2368

(Address and telephone number of Registrant’s principal executive offices)

 

Cogency Global Inc.

122 East 42nd Street, 18th Floor

New York, NY 10168

1-800-221-0102

(Name, address (including zip code) and telephone number (including area code) of agent for service in the United States)

 

Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of each class   Trading Symbol   Name of each exchange on which registered
Common Shares, no par value   REAX   The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

 

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

 

Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act: None

 

For annual reports, indicate by check mark the information filed with this Form:

 

☒ Annual information form ☒ Audited annual financial statements

 

Indicate the number of outstanding shares of each of the registrant’s classes of capital or common stock as of the close of the period covered by the annual report: 202,499,045 outstanding as of December 31, 2024.

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports); and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. ☒ Yes ☐ No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). ☒Yes ☐ No

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

 

☐ Emerging growth company

 

If an emerging growth company that prepares its financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards† provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

 

The term “new or revised financial accounting standard” refers to any update issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board to its Accounting Standards Codification after April 5, 2012.

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☒

 

If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐

 

Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐

 

 

 

 

 

EXPLANATORY NOTE

 

The Real Brokerage Inc. is a “foreign private issuer” as defined in Rule 3b-4 under Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and is a Canadian issuer eligible to file its annual report (“Annual Report”) pursuant to Section 13 of the Exchange Act on Form 40-F pursuant to the multi-jurisdictional disclosure system (the “MJDS”) adopted by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The Company’s common shares are listed in the United States on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“NASDAQ”) under the trading symbol “REAX.”

 

In this Annual Report, references to “we,” “our,” “us,” the “Registrant,” the “Company,” or “Real Brokerage,” mean The Real Brokerage Inc. unless the context suggests otherwise.

 

FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

The exhibits incorporated by reference into this Annual Report of the Registrant contain forward-looking statements. These statements may constitute “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” under applicable Canadian and United States securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). These forward-looking statements typically include the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “consider,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “objective,” “plan,” “predict,” “projection,” “seek,” “strategy,” “target,” “outlook,” “will,” “should,” “could” or other words of similar meaning, as well as statements written in the future tense. Forward-looking statements contained herein may include opinions or beliefs regarding market conditions and similar matters. In many instances, those opinions and beliefs are based upon general observations by members of our management, anecdotal evidence and our experience in the conduct of our businesses, without specific investigations or analyses. Therefore, while they reflect our view of the industries and markets in which we are involved, they should not be viewed as reflecting verifiable views or views that are necessarily shared by all who are involved in those industries or markets. These statements concern expectations, beliefs, projections, plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Without limitation, the exhibits incorporated by reference into this Annual Report of the Registrant may contain forward-looking statements pertaining to the following:

 

  the Company’s capital and organizational structure;
  the Company’s expected working capital;
  the Company’s business plans and strategies including targets for future growth;
  the development of the Company’s business;
  expectations regarding the real estate industry;
  expectations regarding the development, launch and adoption of new technologies, including Real Wallet, Leo for Clients, and Leo CoPilot, and their expected features;
  expectations with respect to future opportunities;
  capital expenditure programs and future capital requirements;
  supply and demand fundamentals for services of the Company;
  the Company’s plans and funding for planned development activities and the expected results of such activities;
  the Company’s treatment under governmental and international regulatory regimes; and
  the Company’s access to capital and overall strategy and development plans for all of the Company’s assets.

 

The forward-looking statements reflect our current views about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. We wish to caution readers that certain important factors may have affected and could in the future affect our actual results and could cause actual results to differ significantly from what is anticipated by our forward-looking statements. The most important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

 

  the impact of macroeconomic conditions on the strength of the residential real estate market;
  an extended slowdown in some or all of the real estate markets in which we operate;
  the future operational and financial activities of the Company generally;
  fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, business prospects and opportunities;
  the impact of inflation or a higher interest rate environment;
  reduced availability or increased cost of mortgage financing for homebuyers;
  increased interest rates or increased competition in the mortgage industry;
  our inability to successfully execute our strategies, including our strategy regarding Real Wallet, Leo for Clients, Leo CoPilot and our strategy to grow our ancillary mortgage broker and title operations;
  Our inability to launch Leo for Clients with all expected features;
  the possibility that we will incur nonrecurring costs that affect earnings in one or more reporting periods;
  the impact of the industry antitrust litigation on the industry generally and specifically to us with respect to the lawsuit in which we were named, as well as potential future lawsuits in which we are named;
  a reduction in customary commission rates and reduction in the Company’s gross commission income collection;
  new laws or regulatory changes that adversely affect the profitability of our businesses;
  risks related to information technology failures or data security breaches;
  the effect of cybersecurity incidents and threats;
  our ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees;
  our inability to retain agents, or maintain our agent growth rate;

 

 

 

  the regulatory framework governing intellectual property in the jurisdictions in which the Company conducts its business and any other jurisdictions in which the Company may conduct its business in the future;
  the Company’s potential inability to comply with the regulatory bodies governing its activities;
  the impact of competition on the Company;
  our ability to obtain or maintain adequate insurance coverage;
  the effects of weather conditions and natural disasters on our business and financial results;
  our ability to maintain our company culture;
  the effects of public health issues such as a major epidemic or pandemic that could have a negative impact on the economy and on our businesses;
  the effects of negative publicity;
  our ability to successfully estimate the impact of certain accounting and tax matters, including related to transfer pricing; changes in law that have a negative impact on our business; and
  the impact of regulatory and litigation matters.

 

The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements as a result of various events and circumstances, including, among other things, the risk factors set forth under the heading “5.2 – Risk Factors” in the Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024, attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Annual Report and incorporated herein by reference.

 

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results, performance or achievement may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information contained in this Annual Report and in the exhibits incorporated by reference into this Annual Report. Applicable risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those identified under the heading “Risk Factors” on page 19 of the Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024, attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Annual Report and incorporated herein by reference, and under the heading “Risks and Uncertainties” on page 33 of the Registrant’s Management’s Discussion & Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2024, attached as Exhibit 99.3 to this Annual Report and incorporated herein by reference, and in other filings that the Registrant has made and may make with applicable securities authorities in the future.

 

These factors should be carefully considered and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which speaks only as of the date of this Annual Report and the date of the exhibits incorporated by reference into this Annual Report. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs, expectations, and opinions of management on the date the statements are made. In preparing this Annual Report, the Registrant has not updated such forward-looking statements to reflect any change in circumstances or in management’s beliefs, expectations or opinions that may have occurred prior to the date hereof. All subsequent forward-looking information of the Company herein is expressly qualified in its entirety by the cautionary statements contained in or referred to herein. The Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to this forward-looking information to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date of this Annual Report or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable Canadian and United States securities laws. For the reasons set forth above, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.

 

NOTICE TO UNITED STATES READERS - DIFFERENCES IN UNITED STATES AND CANADIAN REPORTING PRACTICES

 

The Registrant is permitted, under a multijurisdictional disclosure system adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), to prepare this Annual Report in accordance with Canadian disclosure requirements, which are different from those of the United States.

 

Unless otherwise indicated, all dollar amounts in this Annual Report on Form 40-F are in United States dollars.

 

 

 

PRINCIPAL DOCUMENTS

 

The following documents have been filed as part of this Annual Report on Form 40-F:

 

A. Annual Information Form

 

The Registrant’s Annual Information Form for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Annual Report on Form 40-F, and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

B. Audited Annual Financial Statements

 

The Registrant’s consolidated audited annual financial statements, including the reports of the independent registered public accounting firm with respect thereto, are attached as Exhibit 99.2 to this Annual Report on Form 40-F and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

C. Management’s Discussion and Analysis

 

The Registrant’s management’s discussion and analysis of financial condition and results of operations for the twelve-month period ended December 31, 2024 is attached as Exhibit 99.3 to this Annual Report on Form 40-F and is incorporated by reference herein.

 

TAX MATTERS

 

Purchasing, holding or disposing of securities of the Registrant may have tax consequences under the laws of the United States and Canada that are not described in this Annual Report on Form 40-F.

 

DISCLOSURE CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

The information provided in the section entitled Disclosure Controls and Procedures and Internal Control Over Financial Reporting in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis filed as Exhibit 99.3 to this Annual Report on Form 40-F is incorporated by reference herein.

 

MANAGEMENT’S REPORT ON INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

 

The information provided in the section entitled Disclosure Controls and Procedures and Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting in the Management’s Discussion and Analysis filed as Exhibit 99.3 to this Annual Report on Form 40-F is incorporated by reference herein.

 

ATTESTATION REPORT OF THE REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

The information provided in the section entitled “Report of the Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm” contained in the Audited Annual Consolidated Financial Statements for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, filed as Exhibit 99.2 to this Annual Report on Form 40-F is incorporated by reference herein.

 

CHANGES IN INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING

 

There have been no changes in the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

NOTICES PURSUANT TO REGULATION BTR

 

None.

 

 

 

CODE OF ETHICS

 

The Registrant has adopted a written “code of ethics” (as defined by the rules and regulations of the SEC), entitled “Code of Business Conduct and Ethics” (the “Code”) that applies to all directors, officers and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries and operates in all countries in which the Registrant and its subsidiaries conduct business. Adherence to this code is a condition of employment with or providing services to the Company. The Code may be obtained upon request from The Real Brokerage Inc.’s head office at 701 Brickell Avenue, 17th Floor, Miami, Florida, 33131, United States of America, or by viewing the Registrant’s web site at https://investors.onereal.com/corporate-governance.

 

All amendments to the Code, and all waivers of the Code with respect to any director, executive officer or principal financial and accounting officers, will be posted on the Registrant’s web site within five business days following the date of the amendment or waiver and any amendment will be provided in print to any shareholder upon request.

 

AUDIT COMMITTEE

 

Our Board of Directors has established the Audit Committee in accordance with section 3(a)(58)(A) of the Exchange Act and Rule 5605(c) of the NASDAQ Marketplace Rules for the purpose of overseeing our accounting and financial reporting processes and the audits of our annual financial statements.

 

The Audit Committee is comprised of Larry Klane (Chair), Atul Malhotra, Jr., Vikki Bartholomae, and Susanne Sandler. Our Board of Directors has determined that the Audit Committee meets the composition requirements set forth by Section 5605(c)(2) of the NASDAQ Marketplace Rules and are independent members of the Audit Committee as determined under Rule 10A-3 of the Exchange Act and Rule 5605(a)(2) of the NASDAQ Marketplace Rules.

 

All four members of the Audit Committee are financially literate, meaning they are able to read and understand the Registrant’s financial statements and to understand the breadth and level of complexity of the issues that can reasonably be expected to be raised by the Registrant’s financial statements.

 

Our Board of Directors has determined that Larry Klane qualifies as an “audit committee financial expert” (as defined in paragraph (8)(b) of General Instruction B to Form 40-F).

 

The SEC has indicated that the designation or identification of a person as an audit committee financial expert does not make such person an “expert” for any purpose, impose any duties, obligations or liability on such person that are greater than those imposed on members of the audit committee and the board of directors who do not carry this designation or identification, or affect the duties, obligations or liability of any other member of the audit committee or board of directors.

 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

 

The required disclosure is included under the heading “Audit Committee Information - External Auditor Service Fees” in the Company’s Annual Information Form for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Annual Report on Form 40-F.

 

PRE-APPROVAL OF AUDIT AND NON-AUDIT SERVICES PROVIDED BY

INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

The Registrant’s Audit Committee Charter sets out responsibilities regarding the provision of non-audit services by the Registrant’s external auditors and requires the Audit Committee to pre-approve all permitted non-audit services to be provided by the Registrant’s external auditors, in accordance with applicable law.

 

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

 

The Registrant currently has no off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

 

 

TABULAR DISCLOSURE OF CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS

 

The following table lists, as of December 31, 2024, information with respect to the Registrant’s known contractual obligations (in thousands):

 

    Payments due by period  
          Less than                 More than  
Contractual Obligations   Total     1 year     1-3 years     3-5 years     5 years  
Long-Term Debt Obligations   $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0  
Capital (Finance) Lease Obligations   $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0  
Operating Lease Obligations   $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0  
Purchase Obligations   $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0  
Other Long-Term Liabilities Reflected on Balance Sheet   $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0  
Total   $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0     $ 0  

 

NASDAQ CORPORATE GOVERNANCE

 

The Registrant is a foreign private issuer and its common shares are listed on the NASDAQ.

 

NASDAQ Rule 5615(a)(3) permits a foreign private issuer to follow its home country practice in lieu of the requirements of the Rule 5600 Series, the requirement to distribute annual and interim reports set forth in Rule 5250(d), and the Direct Registration Program requirement set forth in Rules 5210(c) and 5255; provided, however, that such a company shall comply with the Notification of Material Noncompliance requirement (Rule 5625), the Voting Rights requirement (Rule 5640), have an audit committee that satisfies Rule 5605(c)(3), and ensure that such audit committee’s members meet the independence requirement in Rule 5605(c)(2)(A)(ii).

 

The Registrant has reviewed the NASDAQ corporate governance requirements and confirms that except as described below, the Registrant is in compliance with the NASDAQ corporate governance standards in all significant respects:

 

The Registrant does not follow Rule 5620(c), under which the Nasdaq minimum quorum requirement for a shareholder meeting is 33-1/3% of the outstanding shares of common stock. In addition, a registrant listed on Nasdaq is required to state its quorum requirement in its by-laws. The Registrant’s quorum requirement is set forth in its articles. A quorum for the transaction of business at a meeting of shareholders of the Registrant is two persons who are, or who represent by proxy, shareholders who, in the aggregate, hold at least 5% of the issued common shares of the Company entitled to vote at the meeting. In lieu of following Rule 5620(c) (shareholder quorum), the Registrant follows the rules set forth in its articles.

 

The Registrant doesn’t follow Nasdaq Rule 5620(b), under which a listed company that is not a limited partnership must solicit proxies and provide proxy statements for all meetings of shareholders, and also provide copies of such proxy solicitation materials to Nasdaq. The Company is a “foreign private issuer” as defined in Rule 3b-4 under the Exchange Act, and the equity securities of the Company are accordingly exempt from the proxy rules set forth in Sections 14(a), 14(b), 14(c) and 14(f) of the Exchange Act. In lieu of following Nasdaq Rule 5620(b), the Registrant solicits proxies in accordance with applicable rules and regulations in Canada.

 

The foregoing is consistent with the laws, customs, and practices in the province of British Columbia and Canada.

 

Further information about the Registrant’s governance practices is included on the Registrant’s website.

 

MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURE

 

Not applicable.

 

DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS

 

None.

 

RECOVERY OF ERRONEOUSLY AWARDED COMPENSATION

None.

 

 

 

UNDERTAKING

 

The Registrant undertakes to make available, in person or by telephone, representatives to respond to inquiries made by the SEC staff, and to furnish promptly, when requested to do so by the SEC staff, information relating to: the securities registered pursuant to Form 40-F; the securities in relation to which the obligation to file an annual report on Form 40-F arises; or transactions in said securities.

 

CONSENT TO SERVICE OF PROCESS

 

The Registrant has previously filed with the SEC a written consent to service of process on Form F-X. Any change to the name or address of the Registrant’s agent for service shall be communicated promptly to the SEC by amendment to the Form F-X referencing the file number of the Registrant.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Additional information relating to the Registrant may be found on the System for Electronic Document Analysis and Retrieval (SEDAR) at www.sedar.com and on the SEC’s Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis and Retrieval (EDGAR) system at www.sec.gov.

 

INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE

 

The Registrant’s Annual Report is incorporated by reference into the Registrant’s Registration Statement on Form F-3 (Reg. No. 333-282687) and Registration Statements on Form S-8 (Reg. Nos. 333-262142 and 333-269982), including the prospectuses contained therein.

 

 

 

SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Exchange Act, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing on Form 40-F and has duly caused this Annual Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

  THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.
     
  By: /s/ Tamir Poleg
  Name: Tamir Poleg
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

Date: March 6, 2025

 

 

 

EXHIBIT INDEX

 

EXHIBIT   DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT
97   Clawback Policy
99.1   The Registrant’s Annual Information Form for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024
99.2   Audited Consolidated Financial Statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024
99.3   Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the year ended December 31, 2024
99.4   Certification by the Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14 of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
99.5   Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) or 15d-14 of the Exchange Act, as adopted pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
99.6   Certification by the Chief Executive Officer of the Registrant pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
99.7   Certification by the Chief Financial Officer of the Registrant pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
99.8   Consent of Brightman Almagor Zohar & Co.
101   Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL).
104   Cover Page Interactive Data File (formatted as Inline XBRL and contained in Exhibit 101).

 

 

 

 

 

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EXHIBIT 97

 

THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.

 

POLICY REGARDING RECOVERY OF ERRONEOUSLY AWARDED COMPENSATION

 

The following is the policy of The Real Brokerage Inc. (the “Company”) regarding the recovery of incentive compensation erroneously awarded (the “Policy”) to Covered Persons as a result of erroneous financial measures that are restated. This policy is intended to comply with Rule 5608 of the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules (“Rule 5608”) and Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) Rule 10D-1.

 

1. The Policy

 

It is the policy of the Company that if the Company is required to prepare an accounting restatement due to the material noncompliance of the Company with any financial reporting requirement under the securities laws, including any required accounting restatement to correct an error in previously issued financial statements that is material to the previously issued financial statements, or that would result in a material misstatement if the error were corrected in the current period or left uncorrected in the current period, the Company will recover reasonably promptly from each Covered Person all Erroneously Awarded Compensation the Covered Person received during the Applicable Recovery Period due to the error in calculating Financial Reporting Measures that resulted in the restatement.

 

This Policy will apply to all Incentive-based compensation received by a person (a) after the person begins service as an Executive Officer or otherwise is designated by the Committee as a Covered Person (b) who served as an Executive Officer, or otherwise was a Covered Person, during the performance period for that Incentive-Based Compensation, (c) while the Company has a class of securities listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market LLC (“Nasdaq”) or any other national securities exchange or a national securities association, and (d) during the Applicable Recovery Period.

 

2. Defined Terms

 

When used in, or with regard to, this Policy, the following terms will have the meanings given to them in Rule 5608 (with all references to the issuer being to the Company):

 

Executive Officer Incentive-Based Compensation
Financial Reporting Measures Received

 

In addition, when used in, or with regard to, this Policy, the following terms will have the following meanings:

 

“Applicable Recovery Period” means, with respect to a Material Restatement, the three completed fiscal years immediately preceding the Restatement Date of that Material Restatement (including as a fiscal year any transition period between the last day of the Company’s previous fiscal year end and the first day of its new fiscal year that comprises a period of between nine and twelve months due to the Company’s changing its fiscal year within or immediately following the aforementioned three completed fiscal years). The Company’s obligation to recover Erroneously Awarded Compensation will not be dependent on if or when the restated financial statements are filed.

 

 

 

“Committee” means the Compensation Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors.

 

“Covered Person” means an executive officer of the Company and any other person designated by the Committee to be a Covered Person during a specified period.

 

“Erroneously Awarded Compensation” means, with respect to a Material Restatement, the amount of Incentive-Based Compensation Received by a Covered Person during the Applicable Recovery Period in excess of the amount that would have been received by that Covered Person if the Incentive-Based Compensation had been determined based on the restated amounts determined following the Material Restatement, computed without respect to any taxes paid (i.e. without consideration of any withholding or other taxes paid when the Incentive-Based Compensation was awarded or issued). If the Incentive- Based Compensation is based on stock price or total shareholder return and the Erroneously Awarded Compensation is not subject to mathematical recalculation directly from the information in an accounting restatement, it will be based on a reasonable estimate of the effect of the Material Restatement on the stock price or total shareholder return on which the Incentive-Based Compensation was received.

 

“Material Restatement” means an accounting restatement of previously issued financial statements of the Company due to the Company’s material noncompliance with a financial requirement under the securities laws.

 

“Restatement Date” means, with respect to a Material Restatement, the earlier of (i) the date the Company’s Board, a Committee of the Company’s Board, or the officer or officers of the Company authorized to take such action if Board action is not required, concludes, or reasonably should have concluded, that the Company is required to prepare the Material Restatement, or (ii) the date a court, regulator or other legally authorized body, directs the Company to prepare the Material Restatement.

 

3. Exception to Policy

 

The Company may elect not to seek to recover Erroneously Awarded Compensation from a Covered Person if the Committee determines that recovery would be impractical and one or more of the following conditions is met: (i) the direct expense paid to a third party for assistance in enforcing this Policy would exceed the amount to be recovered, and the Company has made a reasonable attempt to recover the Erroneously Awarded Compensation, documented such reasonable attempt to recover, and provided that documentation to Nasdaq (ii) recovery would cause the Company to violate a law of Canada or a province of Canada that was adopted prior to November 28, 2022, and the Company obtains, and provides to Nasdaq, an opinion of Canadian counsel acceptable to Nasdaq that recovery would result in a violation of a law of Canada or a province of Canada, or (iii) recovery would likely cause an otherwise tax-qualified retirement plan, under which benefits are broadly available to employees of the Company, to fail to meet the requirements of 26 U.S.C. 401(a)(13) or 26 U.S.C. 411(a) and regulations thereunder.

 

4. No Indemnification

 

The Company is prohibited from indemnifying any Covered Person or former Covered Person against the loss of Erroneously Awarded Compensation. No Covered Person will be entitled to indemnification from the Company or any of its subsidiaries for any costs of defending against a claim by the Company for Erroneously Received Compensation.

 

 

 

5. Enforcement of Policy

 

The Committee will determine the steps the Company should take to recover Erroneously Awarded Compensation, provided that the Committee will not determine not to proceed against a Covered Person who received Erroneously Paid Compensation, unless it has received written advice from counsel to the effect that it is more likely than not that if the Company attempts to recover Erroneously Awarded Compensation, the effort will not result in a material net recovery by the Company (whether because of doubts regarding the Company’s right to recover the Erroneously Awarded Compensation or because of doubts about the Covered Person’s financial ability to return the Erroneously Awarded Compensation).

 

No Covered Person will be entitled to indemnification from the Company or any of its subsidiaries for any costs of defending against a claim by the Company for Erroneously Received Compensation.

 

6. Rights against Covered Persons

 

Every employee of the Company or any of its subsidiaries who is, or becomes, a Covered Person, will be deemed by accepting Incentive-Based Compensation to agree that that Incentive-Based Compensation is received, and will be held by the Covered Person, subject to this Policy, and that this Policy may be enforced to recover Erroneously Awarded Compensation from the Covered Person.

 

7. Administration and Interpretation

 

The Committee will be responsible for all decisions regarding the application and interpretation of this Policy. However, in interpreting this Policy, the Committee will do so in a manner that is, to the fullest extent practicable, consistent with SEC Rule 10D-1 and Rule 5608 of the Nasdaq Marketplace Rules.

 

8. Maintaining Records

 

The Company will be responsible for maintaining documentation of the determination of the reasonable estimate as detailed under the definition of “Erroneously Awarded Compensation” and provide such documentation to Nasdaq.

 

The Company will also be responsible for filing all disclosures with respect to such recovery policy in accordance with the requirements of the Federal securities laws, including the disclosure required by the applicable SEC filings.

 

9. Review

 

The Committee shall be responsible for administering this Policy. The Committee shall review this Policy periodically and recommend appropriate changes to the Board of Directors of the Company.

 

Approved by the Board of Directors on August 8, 2023

 

 

 

EX-99.1 3 ex99-1.htm

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

 

THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.

 

ANNUAL INFORMATION FORM

 

FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024

 

March 6, 2025

 

 

 

Item 1. ABOUT THIS ANNUAL INFORMATION FORM

 

In this annual information form (“AIF” or “Annual Information Form”), unless the context otherwise requires, the “Company”, “Real”, “we”, “us” and “our” refers to The Real Brokerage Inc. together with its wholly-owned and majority-owned subsidiaries, as defined and set out below under Item 3.2 – Intercorporate Relationships.

 

All financial information in this Annual Information Form is prepared in Canadian dollars, except where otherwise indicated, and using U.S. GAAP.

 

In this AIF, all references to “C$” refer to Canadian dollars, all references to “US$” refer to U.S. dollars. The daily exchange rate as reported by the Bank of Canada was US$1.00 = C$1.4389 on December 31, 2024.

 

This AIF applies to the business activities and operations of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, with certain information updated to reflect changes occurring subsequent to December 31, 2024, up to the date of this AIF. Unless otherwise indicated, the information in this AIF is given as of March 6, 2025.

 

This Annual Information Form contains company names, product names, trade names, trademarks and service marks of the Company and other organizations, all of which are the property of their respective owners.

 

The information contained in this AIF, including news releases and other disclosure items of the Company, is available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov. The Common Shares are traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol “REAX”.

 

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

 

Some of the statements in this AIF are forward-looking statements. These statements may constitute “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” under applicable Canadian and United States securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). These forward-looking statements typically include the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “consider,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “objective,” “plan,” “predict,” “projection,” “seek,” “strategy,” “target,” “outlook,” “will,” “should,” “could” or other words of similar meaning, as well as statements written in the future tense. Forward-looking statements contained herein may include opinions or beliefs regarding market conditions and similar matters. In many instances, those opinions and beliefs are based upon general observations by members of our management, anecdotal evidence and our experience in the conduct of our businesses, without specific investigations or analyses. Therefore, while they reflect our view of the industries and markets in which we are involved, they should not be viewed as reflecting verifiable views or views that are necessarily shared by all who are involved in those industries or markets. These statements concern expectations, beliefs, projections, plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Without limitation, this AIF may contain forward-looking statements pertaining to the following:

 

the Company’s capital and organizational structure;
the Company’s expected working capital;
the Company’s business plans and strategies including targets for future growth;
the development of the Company’s business;
expectations regarding the real estate industry;
expectations regarding the development, launch and adoption of new technologies, including Real Wallet, Leo for Clients, and Leo CoPilot, and their expected features;
expectations with respect to future opportunities;
capital expenditure programs and future capital requirements;
supply and demand fundamentals for services of the Company;
the Company’s plans and funding for planned development activities and the expected results of such activities;
the Company’s treatment under governmental and international regulatory regimes; and
the Company’s access to capital and overall strategy and development plans for all of the Company’s assets.

 

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The forward-looking statements reflect our current views about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. We wish to caution readers that certain important factors may have affected and could in the future affect our actual results and could cause actual results to differ significantly from what is anticipated by our forward-looking statements. The most important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

 

the impact of macroeconomic conditions on the strength of the residential real estate market;
an extended slowdown in some or all of the real estate markets in which we operate;
the future operational and financial activities of the Company generally;
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, business prospects and opportunities;
the impact of inflation or a higher interest rate environment;
reduced availability or increased cost of mortgage financing for homebuyers;
increased interest rates or increased competition in the mortgage industry;
our inability to successfully execute our strategies, including our strategy regarding Real Wallet, Leo for Clients, Leo CoPilot and our strategy to grow our ancillary mortgage broker and title operations;
Our inability to launch Leo for Clients with all expected features;
the possibility that we will incur nonrecurring costs that affect earnings in one or more reporting periods;
the impact of the industry antitrust litigation on the industry generally and specifically to us with respect to the lawsuit in which we were named, as well as potential future lawsuits in which we are named;
a reduction in customary commission rates and reduction in the Company’s gross commission income collection;
new laws or regulatory changes that adversely affect the profitability of our businesses;
risks related to information technology failures or data security breaches;
the effect of cybersecurity incidents and threats;
our ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees;
our inability to retain agents, or maintain our agent growth rate;
the regulatory framework governing intellectual property in the jurisdictions in which the Company conducts its business and any other jurisdictions in which the Company may conduct its business in the future;
the Company’s potential inability to comply with the regulatory bodies governing its activities;
the impact of competition on the Company;
our ability to obtain or maintain adequate insurance coverage;
the effects of weather conditions and natural disasters on our business and financial results;
our ability to maintain our company culture;
the effects of public health issues such as a major epidemic or pandemic that could have a negative impact on the economy and on our businesses;
the effects of negative publicity;
our ability to successfully estimate the impact of certain accounting and tax matters, including related to transfer pricing; changes in law that have a negative impact on our business; and
the impact of regulatory and litigation matters.

 

The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements as a result of various events and circumstances, including, among other things, the risk factors set forth under the heading “5.2 – Risk Factors”.

 

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results, performance or achievement may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information contained in this AIF. These factors should be carefully considered and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which speaks only as of the date of this AIF. All subsequent forward-looking information of the Company herein is expressly qualified in its entirety by the cautionary statements contained in or referred to herein. The Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to this forward-looking information to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date of this AIF or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable Canadian and United States securities laws.

 

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MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA

 

This AIF may contain market and industry data and forecasts obtained from third-party sources, industry publications and publicly available information. The Company believes that the industry data is accurate and that its estimates and assumptions are reasonable, but there is no assurance as to the accuracy or completeness of this data. Third-party sources generally state that the information contained therein has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but there can be no assurance as to the accuracy or completeness of included information. Although management believes it to be reliable, the Company has not independently verified any of the data from third-party sources referred to in this AIF, or analyzed or verified the underlying information relied upon or referred to by such sources, or ascertained the underlying economic assumptions relied upon by such sources.

 

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

 

The following is a glossary of certain terms used in this Annual Information Form. Words below importing the singular, where the context requires, include the plural and vice versa, and words importing any gender include all genders.

 

“Affiliate” means a corporation that is affiliated with another corporation as follows: (A) a corporation is an “Affiliate” of another corporation if: (i) one of them is the subsidiary of the other; or (ii) each of them is controlled by the same Person; (B) a corporation is “controlled” by a Person if: (i) voting securities of the corporation are held, other than by way of security only, by or for the benefit of that Person; and (ii) the voting securities, if voted, entitle the Person to elect a majority of the directors of the corporation; or (C) a Person beneficially owns securities that are beneficially owned by: (i) a corporation controlled by that Person; or (ii) an Affiliate of that Person or an Affiliate of any corporation controlled by that Person.

 

“Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan” means the securities-based incentive compensation plan of the Company adopted by the Board on July 15, 2022, and approved by the Shareholders at a meeting on June 9, 2023, providing for the grant of Options and RSUs to eligible directors, officers, employees and consultants.

 

“Arbor Oaks Apartments” has the meaning ascribed to it in Item 10.2 - Cease Trade Orders, Bankruptcies, Penalties or Sanctions.

 

“Audit Committee” means the audit committee of the Board.

 

“Auditor” has the meaning ascribed to it in Item 15.1 – Interests of Experts.

 

“Award” means an Option or RSU granted pursuant to a Securities Based Compensation Arrangement.

 

“Award Date” means the date or dates on which an Award is granted pursuant to a Securities Based Compensation Arrangement.

 

“BCBCA” means the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia), including the regulations promulgated thereunder, as amended from time to time.

 

“Board” means the board of directors of the Company.

 

“Common Shares” means common shares in the authorized share structure of the Company.

 

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“Compensation Committee” means the compensation committee of the Board.

 

“Dodd-Frank Act” means The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act.

 

“EDGAR” means Electronic Data Gathering, Analysis, and Retrieval system under the U.S. Securities Act and available for public view at www.sec.gov.

 

“Expetitle” means One Real Title, Inc. (formerly, Expetitle, Inc.), a company existing under the laws of the state of Delaware.

 

“Expetitle Transaction” has the meaning ascribed to it in Item 4.2 – Significant Acquisitions – Expetitle Transaction.

 

“Guarantors” has the meaning ascribed to it in Item 10.2 - Cease Trade Orders, Bankruptcies, Penalties or Sanctions.

 

“Indemnity and Guarantee” has the meaning ascribed to it in Item 10.2 - Cease Trade Orders, Bankruptcies, Penalties or Sanctions.

 

“Insight Investment” has the meaning ascribed to it in Item 4.1 – Three Year History - Insight Partners Investment.

 

“Insight Partners” means certain funds affiliated with Insight Holdings Group, LLC, in particular Insight Partners XI, L.P.; Insight Partners (Cayman) XI, L.P.; Insight Partners XI (Co-Investors), L.P.; Insight Partners XI (Co-Investors) (B), L.P.; Insight Partners (Delaware) XI, L.P.; and Insight Partners (EU) XI, S.C.Sp.

 

“Investor Rights Agreement” has the meaning ascribed to it in Item 4.1 – Three Year History - Insight Partners Investment.

 

“LemonBrew Key Employee Agreements” has the meaning ascribed to it in Item 4.2 – Significant Acquisitions – LemonBrew Transaction.

 

“LemonBrew Lending” means Lemonbrew Lending Corp., a corporation existing under the laws of the State of New Jersey, United States of America. LemonBrew Lending changed its name to One Real Mortgage Corp.

 

“LemonBrew Transaction” has the meaning ascribed to it in Item 4.2 – Significant Acquisitions – LemonBrew Transaction.

 

“Mortgage Act” has the meaning ascribed to it in Item 5.2 – Risk Factors.

 

“NASDAQ” means the NASDAQ Capital Market.

 

“NASDAQ Listing” has the meaning ascribed to it in Item 4.1 – Three Year History - NASDAQ Listing.

 

“NCIB” has the meaning ascribed to it in Item 4.1 – Three Year History - Normal Course Issuer Bid.

 

“NI 52-110” means National Instrument 52-110 – Audit Committees.

 

“Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee” means the nominating and corporate governance committee of the Board.

 

“Non-Employee Director” means a member of the Board who is not otherwise an employee or executive officer of the Company.

 

“Optimum” has the meaning ascribed to it in Item 10.2 - Cease Trade Orders, Bankruptcies, Penalties or Sanctions.

 

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“Option Price” means the price per Common Share to be payable upon the exercise of each such Option.

 

“Options” means the options exercisable into Common Shares pursuant to a Securities Based Compensation Arrangement.

 

“Order” has the meaning ascribed to it in Item 10.2 - Cease Trade Orders, Bankruptcies, Penalties or Sanctions.

 

“Person” includes an individual, partnership, association, body corporate, trustee, executor, administrator or legal representative.

 

“Predecessor Omnibus Incentive Plan” means the securities-based incentive compensation plan of the Company as approved by the Shareholders at the Company’s annual general meeting of Shareholders held on June 13, 2022.

 

“Predecessor RSU Plan” means the Restricted Share Unit plan of the Company as approved by the Shareholders at the Company’s annual general meeting of Shareholders held on August 20, 2020.

 

“Predecessor Stock Option Plan” means the stock option plan of the Company as approved by the Shareholders at the Company’s annual general meeting of Shareholders held on August 20, 2020.

 

“Preferred Units” means preferred units of Real PIPE.

 

“Promoter” means (A) a Person or company that, acting alone or in conjunction with one or more other persons, companies or a combination of them, directly or indirectly, takes the initiative in founding, organizing or substantially reorganizing the business of an issuer; or (B) a Person or company that, in connection with the founding, organizing or substantial reorganizing of the business of an issuer, directly or indirectly, receives in consideration of services or property or both services and property, 10% or more of the issued securities of a class of securities of the issuer or 10% or more of the proceeds from the sale of a class of securities of a particular issue, but a Person or company who receives the securities or proceeds either solely as underwriting commissions or solely in consideration of property shall not be considered a Promoter within the meaning of this definition where that Person or company does not otherwise take part in founding, organizing or substantially reorganizing the business.

 

“Real” or the “Company” means The Real Brokerage Inc., a company incorporated under the laws of British Columbia.

 

“Real PIPE” means Real PIPE, LLC, a company which existed under the laws of the State of Delaware and was dissolved as of November 1, 2024.

 

“Restricted Share Unit” or “RSU” means a restricted share unit granted pursuant to a Securities Based Compensation Arrangement.

 

“Securities Based Compensation Arrangements” means the Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan, the Predecessor Omnibus Incentive Plan, the Predecessor Stock Option Plan and Predecessor RSU Plan.

 

“SEDAR+” means the system for the transmission of documents known as the System for Electronic Data Analysis and Retrieval+.

 

“Shareholders” means the holders of the Common Shares.

 

“Stock Exchange” means NASDAQ or if the Common Shares are not listed or posted for trading on any of such stock exchanges at a particular date, any other stock exchange on which the majority of the trading volume and value of the Common Shares are listed or posted for trading.

 

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“Trading Day” means a day when trading occurs through the facilities of NASDAQ.

 

“Trustee” has the meaning ascribed to it in Item 4.1 – Three Year History - Normal Course Issuer Bid.

 

“TSX” means the Toronto Stock Exchange.

 

“TSXV” means the TSX Venture Exchange.

 

“United States” or “U.S.” means the United States of America, its territories and possessions, any state of the United States and the District of Columbia.

 

“U.S. GAAP” means accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

“VWAP” means the volume weighted average trading price of the Common Shares on the NASDAQ calculated by dividing the total value by the total volume of such securities traded for the five Trading Days immediately preceding thereof.

 

“Warrants” means Common Share purchase warrants of the Company.

 

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Item 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

    Page
ITEM 1. ABOUT THIS ANNUAL INFORMATION FORM 1
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 1
MARKET AND INDUSTRY DATA 3
GLOSSARY OF TERMS 3
ITEM 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS 7
ITEM 3. CORPORATE STRUCTURE 8
  3.1 Name, Address and Incorporation 8
  3.2 Intercorporate Relationships 8
ITEM 4. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUSINESS 8
  4.1 Three Year History 8
  4.2 Significant Acquisitions 10
ITEM 5. DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS 11
  5.1 General 11
  5.2 Risk Factors 19
ITEM 6. DIVIDENDS 36
  6.1 Dividends or Distributions 36
ITEM 7. DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE 36
  7.1 Share Capital 36
  7.2 Options to Purchase Securities 37
ITEM 8. MARKET FOR SECURITIES 38
  8.1 Trading Price and Volume 38
  8.2 Prior Sales 39
ITEM 9. ESCROWED SECURITIES AND SECURITIES SUBJECT TO CONTRACTUAL RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER 40
  9.1 Escrowed Securities and Securities Subject to Contractual Restriction on Transfer 40
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS 40
  10.1 Name, Occupation and Security Holding 40
  10.2 Cease Trade Orders, Bankruptcies, Penalties or Sanctions 42
  10.3 Conflicts of Interest 43
ITEM 11. PROMOTERS 43
  11.1 Promoters 43
ITEM 12. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND REGULATORY ACTIONS 44
  12.1 Legal Proceedings 44
  12.2 Regulatory Actions 44
ITEM 13. INTEREST OF MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS IN MATERIAL TRANSACTIONS 44
  13.1 Interest of Management and Others in Material Transactions 44
ITEM 14. TRANSFER AGENTS AND REGISTRARS 45
  14.1 Transfer Agents and Registrars 45
  14.2 Material Contracts 45
ITEM 15. INTERESTS OF EXPERTS 45
  15.1 Interests of Experts 45
ITEM 16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 45
  16.1 Audit Committee Information 45
Appendix A Audit Committee Charter A-1

 

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Item 3. CORPORATE STRUCTURE

 

3.1 Name, Address and Incorporation

 

The full corporate name of the Company is The Real Brokerage Inc. The Company was incorporated under the laws of the BCBCA on February 27, 2018. The Company’s principal executive office is located at 701 Brickell Avenue, 17th Floor, Miami, Florida, 33131 and its registered office is located at 550 Burrard Street, Suite 2300, Bentall 5, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2B5, Canada.

 

The majority of our business operations are in the United States. For the year ended December 31, 2024, approximately 88% of our revenue was generated from operations in the United States, while approximately 12% of our revenue was generated from our operations in Canada. In the United States, as a real estate brokerage, we primarily generate revenue from our portion of commissions from real estate transactions, and from our ancillary mortgage broker and title services operations. In Canada, also as a real estate brokerage, we primarily generate revenue from our portion of commissions from real estate transactions.

 

3.2 Intercorporate Relationships

 

The following diagram illustrates the current corporate structure of the Company and its material subsidiaries, each of which is 100% owned, and their jurisdictions of incorporation and the percentage of voting securities beneficially owned, directly or indirectly, by the Company as of the date of this AIF. Certain subsidiaries with assets that comprise less than 10% individually, and 20% in the aggregate, are excluded from the corporate structure illustrated below.

 

 

 

Item 4. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE BUSINESS

 

4.1 Three Year History

 

The Company

 

Real is a fast-growing real estate technology company that operates as a software-based brokerage across all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and four Canadian provinces. Our platform leverages artificial intelligence (“AI”) and automation to enhance agent productivity while maintaining a lean operating model. Unlike traditional brokerages, who rely on costly physical offices with high overhead expense, Real operates as a fully digital brokerage, offering agents a more flexible, efficient, and financially compelling model. Within our platform, AI plays a critical role in agent support, enhancing agent productivity, and operational automation, and we believe our integration of AI is differentiated by its focus on real estate-specific applications, including intelligent transaction management, proactive agent assistance, and automated brokerage oversight. Our vision is to transform the home buying and selling experience by integrating technology, AI, and ancillary products and services into a seamless real estate ecosystem - while ensuring agents remain at the center of the transaction.

 

Real began operations in Texas in 2014 and we have since grown our presence to all 50 states and the District of Columbia. In 2021, we launched operations in Alberta, Canada, and currently have operations in four Canadian provinces. As of December 31, 2024, over 24,100 real estate agents were affiliated with Real or its subsidiaries.

 

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  (a) Stock Exchange Listing

 

The Real Brokerage Inc. (formerly ADL Ventures Inc.) was incorporated under the laws of the BCBCA on February 27, 2018 and was a capital pool company with shares listed for trading on the TSXV. On June 5, 2020, ADL Ventures Inc. acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Real Technology Broker Ltd., a private corporation incorporated under the laws of Israel, and changed its name to The Real Brokerage Inc. On April 22, 2021, the Company announced that it applied to list the Common Shares on the NASDAQ (the “NASDAQ Listing”). On June 15, 2021, the Common Shares commenced trading on the NASDAQ under the trading symbol “REAX”.

 

On July 26, 2022, the Company graduated to the TSX and its Common Shares were concurrently delisted from the TSXV. On July 28, 2023, the Company announced that its application for a voluntary delisting of its Common Shares from the TSX had been approved by the Board. The Common Shares were delisted from the TSX effective as of close of markets on August 11, 2023. The Common Shares continue to be listed and traded on the NASDAQ. The Company is a reporting issuer in all the provinces and territories of Canada.

 

  (b) Insight Partners Investment

 

On December 2, 2020, in exchange for a US$20 million equity investment by Insight Partners, the Company issued 17,286,848 Preferred Units at a price of C$1.52 per Preferred Unit and an aggregate of 17,286,848 Warrants, each of which was exercisable by the Insight Partners into one Common Share at a price of C$1.90.

 

The Company also entered into an investor rights agreement with Insight Partners providing for, among other things, participation rights, certain standstill and transfer restrictions and certain director nomination rights (the “Investor Rights Agreement”). The Company also entered into a registration rights agreement with Insight Partners providing for, among other things, customary registration rights. In connection with the Insight Investment and in accordance with the Investor Rights Agreement, the Company appointed AJ Malhotra, a Vice President of Insight Partners, to the Board.

 

In connection with the Company’s listing on the NASDAQ in April 2021, the Company delivered an “Acceleration Notice” in accordance with the Warrant terms to accelerate the exercise of the Warrants, and a “Forced Exchange Notice” to convert all of the issued and outstanding Preferred Units. On June 28, 2021, Insight Partners exercised all of their issued and outstanding Warrants for aggregate proceeds of C$32,845,011.20. On August 3, 2021, the Company issued an aggregate of 17,286,848 Common Shares to Insight Partners in exchange for all of the issued and outstanding Preferred Units. Immediately following the forced exchange event, Insight Partners had ownership and control of (i) 34,573,696 Common Shares and (ii) 100,000 Options exercisable for 100,000 Common Shares, representing approximately 19.5% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares on a partially-diluted basis assuming the exercise of all of the Options owned or controlled by Insight Partners.

 

As of the date of this AIF, Insight Partners has ownership and control of (i) 34,227,741 Common Shares (ii) 100,000 Options exercisable for 100,000 Common Shares and 30,945 RSUs, representing approximately 16.8% of the outstanding Common Shares on a partially-diluted basis assuming the exercise of all of the Options and conversion of all RSUs owned or controlled by Insight Partners.

 

  (c) Normal Course Issuer Bid

 

On May 17, 2021, the TSXV accepted the Company’s Notice of Intention to implement a normal course issuer bid (“NCIB”). On May 19, 2022, the Company announced that it renewed its NCIB to be transacted through the NASDAQ and other Stock Exchanges and/or alternative trading systems in the United States and/or Canada. Pursuant to the NCIB, Real was able to purchase up to 8.9 million Common Shares, representing approximately 5% of the total 178.3 million Common Shares issued and outstanding as of May 19, 2022. On May 24, 2023, the Company announced that it renewed its NCIB pursuant to which Real may purchase up to 9.0 million Common Shares, representing approximately 5% of the total 180 million Common Shares issued and outstanding as of May 18, 2023. On May 14, 2024, the Company announced that it renewed its NCIB again pursuant to which Real may purchase up to approximately 9.47 million Common Shares, representing approximately 5% of the total 189 million Common Shares issued and outstanding as of May 1, 2024. Purchases are made at prevailing market prices and may be conducted during the twelve-month period ended May 28, 2025.

 

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The NCIB is being conducted to acquire Common Shares for the purposes of Restricted Share Unit obligations. The Company appointed CWB Trust Services (the “Trustee”) as the trustee for the purposes of arranging the acquisition of Common Shares and to hold the Common Shares in trust for the purposes of satisfying RSU obligations as well as deal with other administrative matters. Through the Trustee, RBC Capital Markets was engaged to undertake purchases under the NCIB.

 

4.2 Significant Acquisitions

 

  (a) Expetitle Transaction

 

Real acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interests of Expetitle pursuant to a stock purchase agreement dated January 20, 2022 (the “Expetitle Transaction”). The aggregate purchase price for the Expetitle Transaction was aggregate cash consideration of US$8.2 million, with US$7.4 million payable in cash at the closing of the Expetitle Transaction and US$0.8 million that was released from escrow on January 23, 2023 upon the satisfaction of certain terms and conditions of the Expetitle Transaction.

 

In connection with the Expetitle Transaction, Real also granted an aggregate of 700,000 Options and an aggregate of 1,100,000 RSUs to Expetitle employees and consultants pursuant to the Predecessor Stock Option Plan and Predecessor RSU Plan. The Options and RSUs vested quarterly over three years.

 

Expetitle was rebranded to One Real Title, Inc. One Real Title, Inc. offers, primarily through joint ventures in which our wholly-owned subsidiaries are the managing member and majority owner, title insurance, and closing services for residential and/or commercial transactions.

 

  (b) LemonBrew Transaction

 

On December 9, 2022, the Company acquired 100% of the issued and outstanding equity interests of LemonBrew Lending, a tech-enabled home loan platform, pursuant to a share purchase agreement dated September 23, 2022 (the “LemonBrew Transaction”). The aggregate purchase price for the LemonBrew Transaction was aggregate cash consideration of US$1.25 million, which was satisfied by (i) cash in the amount of US$800,000 and (ii) the issuance of 351,837 Common Shares at a deemed issue price of $1.279 per share. The issue price of the Common Shares was equal to the product of $450,000 divided by the 5-day volume weighted average trading price of the Common Shares on the NASDAQ immediately prior to the closing of the LemonBrew Transaction.

 

In connection with the LemonBrew Transaction, Real entered into certain agreements with management and key employees of LemonBrew Lending (the “LemonBrew Key Employee Agreements”). The LemonBrew Key Employee Agreements provide for certain performance-based milestone payments of US$2,500,000 payable over 36 months following closing of the LemonBrew Transaction of which US$2,000,000 will be payable in cash and $500,000 will be payable in RSUs.

 

Subsequent to the completion of the LemonBrew Transaction, LemonBrew Lending was rebranded to One Real Mortgage Corp.

 

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Item 5. DESCRIPTION OF THE BUSINESS

 

5.1 General

 

  (a) Summary

 

Real Estate Brokerage

 

Real is a fast-growing real estate technology company that operates as a software-based brokerage across all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and four Canadian provinces. As a licensed real estate brokerage, our primary revenue source is derived by processing real estate transactions which entitle us to commissions. We distribute a portion of this commission revenue to our agents and brokers, according to our commission structure. Our vision is to transform the home buying and selling experience by integrating technology, AI, and ancillary products and services into a seamless real estate ecosystem - while ensuring agents remain at the center of the transaction.

 

Our model is built on developing technology to enhance real estate agent performance, while maintaining a scalable, efficient brokerage operation that does not rely on a cost-heavy brick and mortar presence in the markets we serve. .

 

reZEN

 

Technology is the foundation of Real’s ability to scale efficiently while maintaining low overhead. At the core of our technology platform is reZEN, our proprietary transaction management and brokerage operations software. reZEN powers nearly every aspect of our brokerage, enabling efficiency, automation, and flexibility, by incorporating:

 

End-to-End Transaction Management. Agents can process deals, manage commissions, and direct payments.
Automated Compliance & Brokerage Oversight. Reduces manual workload and ensures regulatory compliance in real time.
Integrated Payment & Financial Services. Provides commission disbursement and access to financial tools.
Leo CoPilot: AI-Powered Agent Support. reZEN powers Leo CoPilot, our AI-driven agent assistant, enhancing productivity and streamlining workflows.
Open API for Customization. Agents have the flexibility to integrate certain third-party tools.

 

By automating and centralizing key brokerage functions, reZEN enhances operational efficiency. It also serves as the foundation for future innovations, including consumer-facing tools and ancillary services expansion.

 

Leo for Clients

 

We are also focused on continually providing new benefits to agents and establishing new revenue channels for the Company. In 2023, we announced the launch of Leo, an artificial intelligence (“AI”) powered assistant that is integrated with reZEN, Real’s proprietary transaction management software platform. Leo acts as a 24/7 concierge to our agents and brokers throughout the United States and Canada, providing real-time insights about past and future transactions and key agent performance metrics. Real’s vision is to create an integrated home buying experience through the adoption of its consumer-facing product called Leo for Clients. This technology product, guided by Real’s agents, aims to streamline the home buying process for consumers, while increasing the adoption of Real’s higher-margin ancillary services, such as mortgage brokerage and title services.

 

As part of our strategy to transform the home buying process under the guidance of an agent, we are developing Leo for Clients, a technology product designed to streamline the home-buying process for consumers while increasing adoption of our high-margin ancillary services. Leo for Clients is a natural extension of our agent-facing technology platform, providing agents with another value-added service for their clients.

 

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In October 2023, we launched an initial version of a consumer-facing portal for home loan applications called the OneReal app. Since then, we have evolved the program into Leo for Clients. Expected features include:

 

(i) Dedicated AI-enhanced phone lines for each agent;
(ii) 24/7 access to property information;
(iii) Scheduling for home tours and access to other real estate services via text message.

 

Testing of Leo for Clients began in the fourth quarter of 2024, with anticipated beta launch later in 2025. We believe this strategy can create a technology-enhanced experience for consumers, while delivering value to shareholders through better monetization of ancillary services.

 

Ancillary Services – Mortgage Broker and Title

 

Real is building a fully integrated real estate ecosystem through its mortgage and title services, which provide additional revenue opportunities beyond brokerage commissions. These services allow Real to further monetize the significant volume of transactions flowing through its platform while offering agents and their clients access to essential real estate services under the same company umbrella.

 

Title

 

One Real Title, which Real acquired in January 2022, through its affiliated entities, offers title and escrow services in Washington D.C. and the following states: Florida, Texas, Georgia, Utah, California, Arizona, Nevada, Tennessee, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina and South Carolina. One Real Title operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries of Real , and through joint ventures in which Real is the managing member and majority owner.

 

Mortgage Broker

 

One Real Mortgage, which Real acquired in December 2022, offers mortgage broker services in Washington D.C. and the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Washington.

 

Real views these businesses as high-margin, adjacent services that complement our core brokerage operations. With thousands of transactions flowing through our brokerage each year, mortgage and title represent natural opportunities to increase revenue and gross profit per transaction while simplifying the experience for agents and their clients. While still in the early stages, we continue to evaluate opportunities to expand our ancillary services, leveraging the strength of our growing agent network to drive adoption and long-term revenue growth.

 

Real Wallet

 

As part of our ongoing strategy to create new benefits for agents while diversifying Company revenue, we have developed Real Wallet, a financial technology platform that centralizes an agent’s access to Company-branded financial products. In October 2024, we announced the launch of certain Real Wallet products, including:

 

Business checking accounts for select U.S. agents with Thread Bank, Member FDIC, including a Company-branded debit card.
Credit lines for select Canadian agents, based on their earnings history with Real.
Expected to be coming soon, Agents in the United States will be able to apply for a cash advance on their revenue share based on their earnings history with the Company.

 

We are working on developing an ecosystem of financial products for real estate agents, creating additional revenue streams to monetize the significant gross market value transacted on our platform. These innovations are designed to empower agents by helping them build wealth within the Real ecosystem.

 

The Real Brokerage is a real estate technology company and is not a bank. Banking services are provided by Thread Bank, Member FDIC (“Bank Partner”). The Real Wallet Visa debit card is issued by our Bank Partner pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc and may be used anywhere Visa cards are accepted. All accounts are subject to approval.

 

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Real’s websites can be accessed at www.onereal.com and www.joinreal.com

 

Business Model

 

Real is focused on delivering technology to enhance real estate agent performance while building a scalable, efficient brokerage operation that is not dependent on a cost-heavy brick and mortar presence. We generally do not maintain physical office locations in the markets that we operate in unless required by local laws. As a licensed real estate brokerage, our revenue is generated primarily by processing real estate transactions which entitle us to commissions. We pay a portion of our commission revenue to our real estate agents who are independent contractors that are affiliated with us.

 

Real Estate Brokerage Marketing and Growth

 

A key driver of our growth is attracting top-performing real estate agents and teams by offering:

 

A financially competitive commission model with Revenue Share and stock incentives.
Industry-leading technology tools, including reZEN and Leo CoPilot that increase agent productivity.
Freedom and flexibility to run their businesses their way, embracing an entrepreneurial mindset without the constraints of a traditional brokerage model.
A collaborative culture where agents support and learn from each other, fostering a sense of community and shared success.

 

Real estate teams have a unique structure and are typically formed by a high producing agent who attracts other agents to work with them and enjoy the leadership and mentoring provided by the team leader. We have introduced programs specifically designed to attract and support large real estate teams and independent brokerages, including:

 

Private Label. Allows independent brokerages to retain their branding while benefiting from Real’s transaction management and back-office support.

 

ProTeams. Gives team leaders flexibility to customize their team members’ caps, splits, and fee structures, making it easier for large groups to transition to Real.

 

By removing geographic limitations and offering a nationwide platform for team growth, we continue to see strong adoption across multiple U.S. and Canadian markets.

 

  (b) Production and Services

 

Real has developed, integrated and adopted various mobile and desktop focused technologies to create a comprehensive offering for agents and to support its brokerage operations. The implementation and utilization of technology enables Real to operate multi-jurisdiction operations, quickly expand to additional markets and serve agents more efficiently. These factors seek to disrupt the market and minimize the need for traditional brick-and-mortar locations. Real’s technology product offering is focused on the following segments and includes the following features:

 

Productivity - transaction management platform, transaction support, contract templates, paperless file sharing, virtual signature tools, business dashboard, broker support, technical support (including Leo), interactive training, education platform (www.real.academy), and weekly educational webinars and conference calls.
Marketing - Each agent joining Real receives a personally branded mobile app, personal branded website, access to Real’s printing portal enabling ordering of business cards, yard signs, and marketing materials, designer assistance, and access to marketing webinars focused on lead generation and personal marketing.

 

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Community - Real’s agents have access to Real’s app and desktop-based community, which we believe enhances the sense of agent belonging, creates synergy and collaboration in local markets and propels information sharing. Real’s community has topic groups and feeds, and contains posts from agents across the U.S. and in Canada, and Real’s employees. Real’s agents use the community to socialize, celebrate success, ask questions, cooperate, market properties, exchange leads, transact business with colleagues, share information and learn about Company announcements.
Brokerage Operations - We believe a key component in building a sustainable brokerage is the ability to operate extremely efficiently to ensure a competitive advantage. Over the years, Real has invested substantial resources in building proprietary software and implementing automation and technology to assist in serving agents, processing transactions, overseeing agent activity, measuring performance, facilitating contract reviews, ensuring timely payments to agents, streamlining communications and eliminating redundant staffing costs.

 

  (c) Specialized Skill and Knowledge

 

The Company believes that its success is largely dependent on the performance of its management and key employees, many of whom have specialized experience relating to our industry, services, regulatory environment, customers and business. The assembled management team and the Board has experience in the management and growth of successful emerging enterprises.

 

See also “Item 5.2 – Risk Factors”.

 

  (d) Competitive Conditions

 

As a licensed real estate brokerage, Real competes with other local, regional and nationwide brokerages over agents, teams of agents, brokers and consumers. We compete primarily on the basis of our service, culture, collaboration, economic model, technologies that reduce costs, professional development opportunities and the ability to participate in the growth of our company. Residential real estate brokerage companies typically realize revenues in the form of a commission based on a percentage of the price of each home purchased or sold, which can vary based on industry standards, geographical location and specific customer-agent negotiations, among other factors. We are positioned to earn commissions on either — or both — of the buy side or sell side of residential real estate transactions, as well as the ability to receive other fees for services provided by our ancillary mortgage broker and title businesses.

 

Industry Overview

 

The real estate brokerage industry is closely aligned with the health of the residential real estate market, which fluctuates with factors such as economic growth, interest rates, unemployment, inventory levels, and mortgage rate volatility. Our business could be negatively impacted by higher mortgage rates or further increases in mortgage rates. As mortgage rates rise, the number of home sale transactions tends to decrease as potential home sellers choose to stay with their lower mortgage rate rather than sell their home and pay a higher mortgage rate with the purchase of another home. Similarly, in higher interest rate environments, potential home buyers may choose to rent rather than purchase a home. Changes in the interest rate environment and mortgage market are beyond our control and are difficult to predict and, as such, could have a material adverse effect on our business and profitability.

 

In 2024, macroeconomic conditions in North America continued to impact the residential real estate market, as well as our business and financial results. The year was characterized by persistent challenges in home buyer affordability and inventory shortages, a continuation of a trend that began during 2022, following robust market activity in 2021.

 

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Key 2024 Trends:

 

Shifts in Monetary Policy and Interest Rates. In 2024, as inflation pressures in the U.S. moderated, the Federal Reserve implemented its first rate cuts since it began raising its benchmark interest rate in the first quarter of 2022. The Federal Funds Rate which had been held at 5.25%-5.50% since July 2023, was lowered to 4.75%-5.00% in September, 4.50%-4.75% in November, and 4.25%-4.50% in December. However, mortgage rates remained elevated, ending the year at an average of 6.9%, up from 6.6% at the end of 2023.This continued an upward trend from 6.4% at the end of 2022 and 3.1% at the end of 2021, according to Freddie Mac data, and has significantly dampened buyer demand. The persistence of high mortgage rates, despite declining benchmark rates, was largely driven by a rise in long-term Treasury yields, a key determinant of mortgage pricing.
Persistently Low Transaction Volume. Rising mortgage rates and affordability constraints continued to weigh on transaction volumes. Total existing home sales in the U.S. declined by 1% in 2024 to 4.1 million, essentially unchanged from 4.1 million in 2023, according to data reported by the National Association of Realtors. This marked a further decline from 5.0 million in 2022 and 6.1 million in 2021, and remained well below the historical long-term average of 5.2 million existing home sales. However, in the fourth quarter of 2024, the market began to show early signs of recovery, with existing home sales increasing by 7% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. Despite these encouraging signs, transaction volumes remain well below typical market levels, constrained by affordability challenges and persistent inventory shortages.
Elevated Home Pricing. The median sale price on a U.S. existing home was $404,000 as of December 2024, an increase of 6% from December 2023 and 10% from December 2022. Average home prices remain well above levels experienced prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, as limited inventory has supported elevated pricing levels, a trend driven by the “lock-in effect” of existing homeowners holding onto lower-rate mortgages and reduced new construction activity.

 

New business models, intense competition, technology and evolving consumer expectations are reshaping the industry landscape. Real believes the most agile and agent-centric real estate brokerages will emerge as the long-term winners.

 

One trend involves national brick-and-mortar brokerages using significant financial resources to attract agents, including offering lucrative signing packages to gain market share. Meanwhile, some lead-generation focused players hire in-house agents as staff rather than as commissioned contractors, aiming for higher per agent transaction volumes. Real believes neither of these models serve the long-term interests of consumers or investors. Instead of purchasing market share or squeezing agent revenue, Real seeks to compete by providing agents a higher value offering at a lower cost.

 

Another notable dynamic is the emergence of “instant buyers” (iBuyers). iBuyers use industry data to make instant offers on listings in some markets and then seek to resell or “flip” the homes they buy for a profit. While iBuyers provide sellers speed and certainty, their offers are often below market rates. iBuyers use agents to close the original transaction and the resale transaction, and therefore Real does anticipate the iBuyer trend to substantially affect the demand for real estate brokerage services.

 

Real’s Opportunity

 

Consumer demand for better service, transparency, increased competition for agents, and the high overhead costs of traditional models, create opportunities for innovative brokerage offerings like Real’s. Real believes the following trends impacting the real estate brokerage industry position the company well to continue growing its business:

 

Democratization of Information - Traditionally, real estate brokerages relied heavily on brick-and-mortar locations to attract clients with listing information that was otherwise difficult to obtain. The internet and database technology have now made listing information publicly available through well-known listing search sites, thereby eliminating a consumer’s need to visit street-front brokerages to discover homes for sale. Real expects this trend to continue, and that consumers will choose agents based on their local knowledge, professional experience, and service quality, rather than their access to listing information.

 

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Mobile Technology - Traditional brick-and-mortar real estate brokerages also provided dedicated physical offices where agents and clients met and signed purchase agreements, closing documents and related paperwork. Mobile technology has since enabled consumers and agents to communicate directly and sign documents from anywhere, making physical offices for signing agreements and paperwork obsolete. Real’s mobile-first technology platform was designed to facilitate seamless remote interactions, providing agents and clients with the flexibility to conduct transactions from anywhere, a unique differentiator that many traditional brokerages cannot match.
Desire for Freedom and Flexibility - Although agents are mainly independent contractors, agents at traditional brokerages are often required to perform unpaid “floor time” at the office and attend in-office meetings. So-called “desk fees” are also common. As the need for physical space diminishes, agents increasingly seek the flexibility to work their own hours and from locations that suit them best. Real caters to this trend with its flexible, remote-first model, while many traditional brokerages lack the culture and the technological infrastructure required to fully support remote work.
Consumer pressure on real estate commissions - Service commissions are dropping across industries and sellers increasingly expect to pay less for real estate agent services. To support lower costs for consumers while keeping agents net pay sustainable, brokerage firms may be forced to reduce their portion of a commission split without dropping service levels. Real believes its competitive agent commission splits and lean cost structure position the company well to withstand any potential commission compression in the industry, a challenge that traditional brokerages with higher overheads may struggle to meet.
Younger generations of agents - According to the Pew Research Center, millennials have now surpassed baby boomers as the largest living generational group in the United States.1 Millennials already comprise the largest segment of home buyers in the United States. Millennials entering the real estate market expect their brokerage to provide and use effective mobile technology and to allow the agents the freedom to express their personal brand in social media. Real believes its differentiated technology platform and collaborative culture will appeal to new and younger generations of agents when compared to traditional brokerage models.

 

  (e) Intangible Properties

 

Real’s material owned intellectual property consists of unpatented proprietary technology, processes, trade secrets and know-how. The Company also has inherent copyright of authorship in the source code developed by Real and unregistered trademarks. Real does not have any material licensed intellectual property. While Real’s commercial success generally depends on its ability to maintain the confidentiality of its proprietary technology, processes, trade secrets, and know-how, the Company is not substantially dependent on any specific and identifiable intellectual property.

 

To protect its intellectual property, Real relies on a combination of trade secret, copyright, trademark, passing-off laws and other statutory and common law protections in Israel, the United States and international markets. Real also protects its intellectual property through the use of non-disclosure agreements and other contracts, disclosure and invention assignment agreements, confidentiality procedures and technical measures.

 

The Company does not have any registrations in respect of its material owned intellectual property. The Company owns the rights to several domain names used in conjunction with its business.

 

For additional information on intellectual property risks, see “Item 5.2 – Risk Factors”.

 

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  (f) Seasonality

 

Seasons and weather traditionally impact the real estate industry in the jurisdictions where Real operates. Continuous poor weather or natural disasters negatively impact listings and sales. Spring and summer seasons historically reflect greater sales periods in comparison to fall and winter seasons. Real has historically experienced lower revenues during the fall and winter seasons, as well as during periods of unseasonable weather, which reduces Real’s operating income, net income, operating margins and cash flow.

 

Real estate listings precede sales and a period of poor listings activity will negatively impact revenue. Past performance in similar seasons or during similar weather events can provide no assurance of future or current performance and macroeconomic shifts in the markets Real serves can conceal the impact of poor weather or seasonality.

 

  (g) Regulatory Environment

 

Our principal business is residential real estate brokerage in the United States. We also offer, through a wholly-owned subsidiary and joint ventures in which our wholly-owned subsidiaries are the managing member and majority owner, title insurance, and closing services for residential and/or commercial transactions. In addition, through our wholly-owned subsidiary One Real Mortgage, we are a residential mortgage broker for borrowers (or consumers), and we are considering entering the correspondent residential mortgage space, as well. Further, we can offer certain Company-branded financial products and other offerings through Real Wallet. Our residential real estate brokerage, title services, mortgage broker services and Real Wallet offerings are subject to a number of U.S. federal, state and local laws and regulations.

 

Residential Real Estate Brokerage

 

Federal

 

Real estate brokers are subject to the Federal Fair Housing Act, which make it unlawful to discriminate against protected classes of individuals in housing or in brokerage services. Our brokerage activities are also affected by the Telephone Consumer Protection Act and other federal and state laws pertaining to privacy, which affect our ability to solicit new clients.

 

State and Local

 

In every jurisdiction, there are state or local laws affecting real estate brokerages. While these laws vary across jurisdictions, they virtually all require that anyone who receives compensation for arranging real estate transactions be licensed as a broker or a salesperson. Licensed activities include (but are not limited to) advertising or helping to arrange the sale or purchase of real estate or managing or leasing residential properties for a fee or commission. An agent, sales associate or sales person generally must be associated with a licensed broker. We are a licensed broker in 50 states, the District of Columbia and four Canadian provinces.

 

Real estate licensees, whether they are brokers, agents, sales associates or salespersons, must follow the local real estate licensing laws and regulations. These laws and regulations generally specify minimum duties and obligations of licensees to their clients and the public, as well as standards for the conduct of business, including requirements for contract disclosures, record keeping, local offices, escrow trust fund management, agency representation, advertising and fair housing.

 

In each of the jurisdictions where Real has operations, Real assigns appropriately licensed personnel to manage and comply with applicable laws and regulations.

 

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Industry Organizations

 

Beyond federal, state and local governmental regulations, the real estate brokerage industry is subject to rules established by private real estate groups or trade organizations, including, but not limited to, state and local Associations of REALTORS® 2, the National Association of Realtors® and local Multiple Listing Services. Generally, licensed brokers, salespersons, individuals, agents and brokerage entities join these groups and organizations, which causes them to be subject to the organizations’ rules. The Company assigns appropriate personnel to manage compliance with organizations’ rules.

 

Mortgage Broker and Title

 

Our mortgage and title subsidiaries must comply with applicable real estate, lending and insurance laws and regulations. These laws and regulations include provisions regarding operating procedures and privacy disclosures. The subsidiaries are licensed in the states in which they do business and must comply with laws and regulations in those states.

 

Our One Real Mortgage subsidiary must comply with any and all U.S. federal laws affecting residential a mortgage broker and with state laws in jurisdictions where it is licensed as a mortgage broker. It currently is licensed as a mortgage broker in Washington D.C. and nineteen states. If, as we expect, One Real Mortgage begins to fund residential mortgage loans in the states licensed, it will have to comply with a variety of U.S. federal and state laws that apply to residential mortgage lenders.

 

Our Real Wallet business is subject to U.S. federal and state regulation of the banking industry, and tax and accounting laws, regulations, rules, and standards. Our Real Wallet products and services may include features that are subject to additional state or federal laws or regulations. Real Wallet business checking accounts are offered through our banking partner, Thread Bank, a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”), and operates within a robust regulatory environment designed to safeguard customer deposits and ensure compliance with applicable laws. Regulation D, issued by the Federal Reserve Board, governs reserve requirements and certain withdrawal and transfer rules applicable to these accounts. Real Wallet business checking accounts are also subject to the Bank Secrecy Act (“BSA”) and anti-money laundering (“AML”) regulations. These laws require the implementation of comprehensive transaction monitoring, customer identification programs, and reporting of suspicious activities to regulatory authorities. Oversight of these accounts is conducted by several regulatory bodies. The FDIC ensures deposit insurance and compliance with related requirements, while the Federal Reserve Board oversees reserve practices and payment systems. Regulatory oversight is also provided by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. FinCEN enforces BSA and AML compliance, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau indirectly impacts business deposit accounts through its broader financial regulatory role.

 

Our Real Wallet business in Canada is subject to provincial and federal laws, rules, regulations and prescribed practices, including in respect of loan disclosure, interest rates and privacy requirements.

 

  (h) Employees

 

As of February 26, 2025, Real and its subsidiaries had 407 full-time employees, 24 independent contractors supporting its corporate operations, 86 contracted state brokers who are independent contractors and over 25,900 real estate agents and brokers who are independent contractors.

 

  (i) Foreign Operations

 

As of the date of this AIF, Real has brokerage operations in the United States and Canada.

 

See “Item 5.2 – Risk Factors”.

 

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  (j) Bankruptcy and Similar Procedures

 

There have been no bankruptcy or receivership proceedings against the Company or any of its subsidiaries within the three most recently completed financial years or the current financial year.

 

  (k) Reorganizations

 

See “Item 4.2– General Development of the Business – Three Year History – Significant Acquisitions”.

 

5.2 Risk Factors

 

The following are certain risk factors relating to the Company’s business which prospective investors should carefully consider before deciding whether to purchase Common Shares. The following information is a summary only of certain risk factors and is qualified in its entirety by reference to, and must be read in conjunction with, the detailed information appearing elsewhere in this AIF. These risks and uncertainties are not the only ones the Company is facing. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to the Company, or that the Company currently deems immaterial, may also impair operations. If any such risks actually occur, the business, financial condition, liquidity and results of the Company’s operations could be materially adversely affected.

 

Risk Related to the Company

 

The Company is dependent on the health of the residential real estate market and general economic conditions.

 

The Company’s financial performance is closely connected to the strength of the residential real estate market, which is subject to a number of general business and macroeconomic conditions beyond the Company’s control.

 

Macroeconomic conditions that could adversely impact the growth of the real estate market and have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business include, but are not limited to, economic slowdown or recession, increased unemployment, increased energy costs, reductions in the availability of credit or higher interest rates, increased costs of obtaining mortgages, an increase in foreclosure activity, inflation, disruptions in capital markets, declines in the stock market, adverse tax policies or changes in other regulations, lower consumer confidence, lower wage and salary levels, war or terrorist attacks, a health pandemic, natural disasters or adverse weather events, or the public perception that any of these events may occur. Unfavorable general economic conditions, such as a recession or economic slowdown, in the United States, Canada or other markets the Company enters and operates within could negatively affect the affordability of, and consumer demand for, its services which could have a material adverse effect on its business and profitability. In addition, federal and state governments, agencies and government-sponsored entities could take actions that result in unforeseen consequences to the real estate market or that otherwise could negatively impact the Company’s business.

 

The real estate market is substantially reliant on the monetary policies of the federal government and its agencies and is particularly affected by the policies of the United States’ Federal Reserve Board, which regulates the supply of money and credit in the U.S., which in turn impacts interest rates. Changes in the interest rate environment and mortgage market are beyond the Company’s control, are difficult to predict and could have a material adverse effect on its business and profitability.

 

The Company’s business is impacted by interest rates, and changes in prevailing interest rates may have an adverse effect on the Company’s financial results.

 

The financial performance of our brokerage business may be adversely affected by changes in prevailing interest rates, which may be impacted by a number of factors. The Company’s business can be, and has been, negatively impacted by any rising interest rate environment. As mortgage rates rise, the number of home sale transactions may decrease as potential home sellers choose to stay with their lower mortgage rate rather than sell their home and pay a higher mortgage rate with the purchase of another home. Similarly, in higher interest rate environments, potential home buyers may choose to rent rather than pay higher mortgage rates. The financial performance of our mortgage broker business may also be adversely affected by changes in prevailing interest rates. As interest rates fall, refinancing generally becomes a larger portion of the mortgage market. Likewise, as interest rates rise, refinancing generally becomes a smaller portion of the mortgage loan market and demand may also decrease for purchase mortgages as home ownership becomes more expensive. Changes in the interest rate environment and mortgage market are beyond the Company’s control, are difficult to predict and could have a material adverse effect on its business and profitability.

 

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The Company may be unable to maintain its agent growth rate, which would adversely affect its revenue growth and results of operations.

 

The Company has experienced rapid and accelerating growth in our real estate broker and agent base. Because the Company derives revenue from real estate transactions in which its brokers and agents receive commissions, increases in the Company’s agent and broker base correlate to increases in revenues and the rate of growth of its revenue correlates to the rate of growth of the Company’s agent and broker base. The rate of growth of the Company’s agent and broker base cannot be predicted and is subject to many factors outside of the Company’s control, including actions taken by the Company’s competitors and macroeconomic factors affecting the real estate industry generally. There is no assurance that the Company will be able to maintain its recent agent growth rate or that the Company’s agent and broker base will continue to expand in future periods. A slowdown in the Company’s agent growth rate would have a material adverse effect on revenue growth and could adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

The Company may be unable to effectively manage rapid growth in its business.

 

The Company may not be able to scale its business quickly enough to meet the growing needs of its affiliated real estate professionals and if the Company is not able to grow efficiently, its operating results could be harmed. As the Company adds new real estate professionals, the Company will need to devote additional financial and human resources to improving its internal systems, integrating with third-party systems, and maintaining infrastructure performance. In addition, the Company will need to appropriately scale its internal business systems and its services organization, including support of its affiliated real estate professionals as its demographics expand over time. Any failure of or delay in these efforts could cause impaired system performance and reduced real estate professional satisfaction. These issues could reduce the attractiveness of the Company to existing real estate professionals who might leave the Company, as well as result in decreased attraction of new real estate professionals. Even if the Company is able to upgrade its systems and expand its staff, such expansion may be expensive, complex, and place increasing demands on its management. The Company could also face inefficiencies or operational failures as a result of its efforts to scale its infrastructure and the Company may not be successful in maintaining adequate financial and operating systems and controls as it expands. Moreover, there are inherent risks associated with upgrading, improving and expanding its information technology systems. The Company cannot be sure that the expansion and improvements to its infrastructure and systems will be fully or effectively implemented on a timely basis, if at all. These efforts may reduce the Company’s revenue and margins and adversely impact its financial results.

 

The Company faces significant risk to its brand and revenue if it fails to maintain compliance with laws and regulations of federal, state, county and foreign governmental authorities, or private associations and governing boards.

 

The Company operates in the real estate industry which is a heavily regulated industry subject to complex, federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations and third-party organizations’ regulations, policies and bylaws.

 

In the United States generally, the laws, rules and regulations that apply to the Company’s business practices include, without limitation, the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, the federal Fair Housing Act, the Dodd-Frank Act, and federal advertising laws, as well as comparable state statutes; rules of trade organizations such as the National Association of Realtors, local Multiple Listing Services (“MLS”), and state and local AORs; licensing requirements and related obligations that could arise from its business practices relating to the provision of services other than real estate brokerage services; privacy regulations relating to its use of personal information collected from the users of its websites; laws relating to the use and publication of information through the internet; and state real estate brokerage licensing requirements, as well as statutory due diligence, disclosure, record keeping and standard-of-care obligations relating to these licenses.

 

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Additionally, the Dodd-Frank Act contains the Mortgage Reform and Anti-Predatory Lending Act (“Mortgage Act”), which imposes a number of additional requirements on lenders and servicers of residential mortgage loans, by amending certain existing provisions and adding new sections to the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act and other federal laws. It also broadly prohibits unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices, and knowingly or recklessly providing substantial assistance to a covered person in violation of that prohibition. The penalties for noncompliance with these laws are also significantly increased by the Mortgage Act, which could lead to an increase in lawsuits against mortgage lenders and servicers.

 

In Canada, generally, the laws, rules and regulations that apply to Real’s business practices include, without limitation, the Trust in Real Estate Services Act (Ontario), the Real Estate Act (Alberta), the Real Estate Services Act (British Columbia), the Real Estate Services Act (Manitoba), the Manitoba Securities Commission, the British Columbia Financial Services Authority and advertising and other laws, as well as comparable and associated statutes and regulations; rules of regulatory bodies, trade organizations and associations such as the Canadian Real Estate Association, and the real estate associations for each province, including licensing and compliance requirements and related obligations that could arise from our business practices relating to the provision of services other than real estate brokerage services; privacy regulations relating to our use of personal information collected from the registered users of our websites; laws relating to the use and publication of information through the internet; and provincial real estate brokerage licensing requirements, as well as statutory and common law due diligence, disclosure, record keeping and standard-of-care obligations relating to these licenses and the provision of real estate brokerage services.

 

Maintaining legal compliance is challenging and increases business costs due to resources required to continually monitor business practices for compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, and to monitor changes in the applicable laws themselves.

 

The Company may not become aware of all the laws, rules and regulations that govern its business, or be able to comply with all of them, given the rate of regulatory changes, ambiguities in regulations, contradictions in regulations between jurisdictions, and the difficulties in achieving both company-wide and region-specific knowledge and compliance.

 

If the Company fails, or is alleged to have failed, to comply with any existing or future applicable laws, rules and regulations, the Company could be subject to lawsuits and administrative complaints and proceedings, as well as criminal proceedings. Non-compliance could result in significant defense costs, settlement costs, damages and penalties.

 

The Company’s business licenses could be suspended or revoked, business practices enjoined, or it could be required to modify its business practices, which could materially impair, or even prevent, the Company’s ability to conduct all or any portion of its business. Any such events could also damage the Company’s reputation and impair the Company’s ability to attract and service home buyers, home sellers and agents, as well its ability to attract brokerages, brokers, teams of agents and agents to the Company, without increasing its costs.

 

Further, if the Company loses its ability to obtain and maintain all of the regulatory approvals and licenses necessary to conduct business as we currently operate, the Company’s ability to conduct its business may be harmed. Lastly, any lobbying or related activities the Company undertakes in response to mitigate liability of current or new regulations could substantially increase the Company’s operating expenses.

 

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The Company could be subject to changes in tax laws and regulations, and challenges to its transfer pricing arrangements that may have a material adverse effect on its business.

 

The Company operates and is subject to taxes in the United States, and other jurisdictions throughout the world. Changes to federal, state, local or international tax laws on income, sale, use, indirect, or other tax laws, statutes, rules or regulations may adversely affect its effective tax rate, operating results or cash flows.

 

As an international corporation, the Company is subject to transfer pricing and other tax regulations designed to ensure that its intercompany transactions are consummated at prices that reflect the economic reality of the relationship between entities and have not been manipulated to produce a desired tax result, that appropriate levels of income are reported as earned by the local entities, and that the Company is taxed appropriately on such transactions. The Company has had transfer pricing arrangements between Canada and the United States, the two countries where our operations are located, the United States and India, where a number of the Company’s employees are located, and the United States and Israel. If taxing authorities challenge the Company’s transfer pricing arrangements, the Company could be subject to additional taxes in one or more jurisdictions, and the Company’s operations may be harmed.

 

The Company may suffer financial harm and loss of reputation if it does not or cannot comply with applicable laws, rules and regulations concerning the classification and compensation practices for its state broker and real estate agents.

 

Real estate professionals in the Company’s brokerage operations, which includes real estate agents and state brokers, have been retained as independent contractors, either directly or indirectly through third-party entities formed by these independent contractors for their business purposes. With respect to these independent contractors, like most brokerage firms, the Company is subject to the Internal Revenue Service regulations and applicable state law guidelines regarding independent contractor classification. These regulations and guidelines are subject to judicial and agency interpretation and it might be determined that the independent contractor classification is inapplicable to any of the Company’s affiliated real estate professionals. Further, if legal standards for classification of real estate professionals as independent contractors change or appear to be changing, it may be necessary to modify the Company’s compensation and benefits structure for its affiliated real estate professionals in some or all of its markets, including by paying additional compensation or reimbursing expenses.

 

In the future, the Company could incur substantial costs, penalties and damages, including back pay, unpaid benefits, taxes, expense reimbursement and legal fees, in defending future challenges by its affiliated real estate professionals to our employment classification or compensation practices.

 

Actions by the Company’s real estate agents or employees could adversely affect its reputation and subject it to liability.

 

The Company’s success depends on the performance of our agents and employees. Although its agents are independent contractors, if they were to provide lower quality services to clients, the Company’s image and reputation could be adversely affected. In addition, if the Company’s agents make fraudulent claims about properties they show, their transactions lead to allegations of errors or omissions, they violate certain regulations, including the Telephone Consumer Protection Act or similar laws, or employment laws applicable to the management of their own employees, or they engage in self-dealing or do not disclose conflicts of interest to the Company agents and clients, the Company could be subject to litigation and regulatory claims which, if adversely determined, could adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Similarly, the Company is subject to risks of loss or reputational harm in the event that any of its employees violate applicable laws.

 

Some of the Company’s losses may not be covered by insurance or the Company may not be able to obtain or maintain adequate insurance coverage.

 

The Company maintains insurance to cover costs and losses from certain risk exposures in the ordinary course of the Company’s operations, but its insurance does not cover all of the costs and losses from all events. The Company is responsible for certain retentions and deductibles that vary by policy, and the Company may suffer losses that exceed its insurance coverage limits by a material amount. The Company may also incur costs or suffer losses arising from events against which it does not have insurance coverage. In addition, large-scale market trends or the occurrence of adverse events in the Company’s business may raise its cost of procuring insurance or limit the amount or type of insurance it is able to secure. The Company may not be able to maintain its current coverage, or obtain new coverage in the future, on commercially reasonable terms or at all. Incurring uninsured or underinsured costs or losses could harm the Company’s business.

 

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Unanticipated delays or problems associated with the Company’s products and improvements may cause customer dissatisfaction.

 

The Company’s future success is dependent on its ability to continue to develop and expand its products and technologies and to address the needs of its customers. There may be delays in releasing the Company’s new products or technologies in the future, and any material delays may cause customers to forego purchases of the Company’s products to purchase competitors’ offerings instead. Further, if the Company’s systems and technologies lack capacity or quality sufficient to service agents and clients, then the number of agents who wish to use its products could decrease, the level of client service and transaction volume afforded by the Company’s systems could suffer, and its costs could increase.

 

The Company may need to develop new products and services and rapid technological change could render its systems obsolete.

 

The Company’s business strategy is dependent on its ability to develop platforms and features to attract new businesses and users, while retaining existing ones. The introduction of new products and new technologies, the emergence of new industry standards, or improvements to existing technologies could render the Company’s platform obsolete or relatively less competitive. There is no guarantee that agents will use these features and the Company may fail to generate revenue from these products. Additionally, any of the following events may cause decreased use of our platform: (a) emergence of competing platforms and applications with novel technologies; (b) inability to convince potential agents to join our platform; (c); technical issues or delays in releasing, updating or integrating certain platforms or in the cross-compatibility of multiple platforms; (d) security breaches with respect to our data; (e) a rise in safety or privacy concerns; and (f) an increase in the level of spam or undesired content on the network.

 

The Company’s commercial and financial success depends on market acceptance, and if not achieved will result in the Company not being able to generate revenue to support its operations.

 

The commercial success of the Company depends, among other things, on market acceptance. The success of the Company’s products and any new products and services that it may launch is dependent upon its ability to attract and retain a critical mass of users in potentially diverse geographic locations. Competitive pricing and market acceptance also depends on the future pricing and availability of competing products and the perceived comparative efficacy of its products. If the Company cannot monetize these products, or cannot offer competitive pricing packages, its operating results and revenues will be adversely affected.

 

A decrease in the Company’s gross commission income collection could adversely affect the Company’s business.

 

The Company’s business model depends upon its agents’ success in generating gross commission income, which the Company collects and from which the Company pays net commissions. Real estate commission rates vary somewhat by market, and although historical rates have been relatively consistent over time across markets, there can be no assurance that prevailing market practice will not change in a given market or across the industry. Customary commission rates could change due to market forces locally or industry-wide and due to regulatory or legal changes in such markets, including as a result of litigation or enforcement actions. The Company cannot predict the outcome of any new investigations or enforcement actions, but any such actions may result in industry-wide regulations, which can cause commission rates to decrease. Any decrease in commission rates may adversely impact the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations may be adversely impacted.

 

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If the Company fails to grow in the various local markets that it serves or is unsuccessful in identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, the Company’s long-term prospects and profitability will be harmed.

 

To capture and retain market share in the various local markets that the Company serves, it must compete successfully against other brokerages for agents and brokers and for the consumer relationships that it brings. The Company’s competitors could lower the fees that they charge to agents and brokers or could raise the compensation structure for those agents. The Company’s competitors may have access to greater financial resources than it, allowing them to undertake expensive local advertising or marketing efforts. In addition, the Company’s competitors may be able to leverage local relationships, referral sources and strong local brand and name recognition that it has not established. The Company’s competitors could, as a result, have greater leverage in attracting new and established agents in the market and in generating business among local consumers. The Company’s ability to grow in the local markets that it serves will depend on its ability to compete with these local brokerages.

 

The Company may implement changes to its business model and operations to improve revenues that cause a disproportionate increase in its expenses or reduce profit margins. For example, the Company has allocated, and plans to continue to allocate resources to its Real Wallet program. Expanding its service offerings could involve significant up-front costs that may only be recovered after lengthy periods of time. In addition, expansion into new markets, including internationally, could expose the Company to additional compliance obligations and regulatory risks. If the Company fails to continue to grow in the local markets it serves or if it fails to successfully identify and pursue new business opportunities, its long-term prospects, financial condition, and results of operations may be harmed, and its stock price may decline.

 

If the Company fails to grow its ancillary services, the Company’s long-term prospects and profitability may be harmed.

 

The Company’s efforts to expand its operations, including through ancillary services such as its mortgage broker and title operations, may not be successful. Currently, the Company’s mortgage broker and title services are available only in certain markets. If the Company is unsuccessful in expanding these services into other markets, or growing the businesses in the markets in which they currently operate, then it may not realize the expected benefits (including anticipated revenue), which could negatively impact its business, financial condition and results of operations. Similarly, if homebuyers do not use the Company’s ancillary services, then the Company’s revenues from ancillary services will not grow as quickly as we expect. Further, the Company’s title joint ventures, in which certain of the Company’s affiliated real estate agents are members, are subject to a number of regulations and ongoing compliance, and it is possible that ongoing compliance costs, including any potential audits, inquiries, investigations or reviews, could have a material adverse impact on the financial condition of the business. While the Company plans to continue to expand the Company’s brokerage and ancillary services businesses to other offerings, there is no guarantee that the Company will do so or be successful, and even if the Company does, the expansions might be at a slower pace than anticipated.

 

If agents and brokers do not understand the Company’s value proposition the Company may not be able to attract, retain and incentivize agents.

 

Participation in the Company’s Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan and Securities Based Compensation Arrangements represents a key component of the Company’s agent and broker value proposition. Agents and brokers may not understand or appreciate the value of these incentive programs. In addition, agents may not appreciate other components of the Company’s value proposition including the technology platform, the mobility it affords, the systems and tools that it provides to agents and brokers, among other benefits. If agents and brokers do not understand the elements of the Company’s service offering, or do not perceive it to be more valuable than the models used by most competitors, the Company may not be able to attract, retain and incentivize new and existing agents and brokers to grow its revenues.

 

The Company’s operating results are subject to seasonality and vary significantly among quarters during each calendar year, making meaningful comparisons of successive quarters difficult.

 

The real estate market is highly cyclical and subject to fluctuations based on economic conditions, interest rates, and consumer confidence, among other factors. These contribute to variations in transaction volumes and pricing, affecting our overall performance. Our business exhibits significant seasonality in revenue, closely tracking with the seasonality in broader home sales trends in North America. Historically, the first quarter, followed closely by the fourth quarter, are the slowest due to reduced transaction volumes, while the second and third quarters are the strongest.

 

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A considerable portion of our expenses, most notably the commissions and revenue share expenses we pay to our agents, are variable; while others including salaries and benefits and research and development expenses exhibit do not follow the same seasonal pattern. This creates cyclicality in our financial performance and cash flows, resulting in lower profits and cash flow in the first and fourth quarters, compared to the second and third quarters.

 

Home sales in successive quarters can fluctuate widely due to a wide variety of factors, including holidays, national or international emergencies, the school year calendar’s impact on timing of family relocations, interest rate changes, speculation of pending interest rate changes and the overall macroeconomic market. The Company’s revenue and operating margins each quarter will remain subject to seasonal fluctuations, poor weather and natural disasters and macroeconomic market changes that may make it difficult to compare or analyze the Company’s financial performance effectively across successive quarters.

 

The Company may require additional capital to support its operations or the growth of its business, and it cannot be certain that this capital will be available on reasonable terms when required, or at all.

 

From time to time, the Company may need additional financing to operate or grow its business. The ability to continue as a going concern, may be dependent upon raising additional capital from time-to-time to fund operations. The Company’s ability to obtain additional financing, if and when required, will depend on investor and lender willingness, its operating performance, the condition of the capital markets and other facts, and the Company cannot assure anyone that additional financing will be available to it on favorable terms when required, or at all. If the Company raises additional funds through the issuance of equity, equity-linked or debt securities, those securities may have rights, preferences or privileges senior to the rights of its current stock, and its existing stockholders may experience dilution. If the Company is unable to obtain adequate financing or financing on terms satisfactory to it when it requires it, its ability to continue to support the operation or growth of its business could be significantly impaired and its operating results may be harmed.

 

The Company has experienced losses in recent years and, because it has a limited operating history, its ability to fully and successfully develop its business is unknown.

 

The Company has a history of operating at losses since its inception. The Company’s ability to realize consistent, meaningful revenues and profit over a sustained period has not been established over the long term and cannot be assured in future periods.

 

The Company’s growth strategy may not achieve the anticipated results.

 

The Company’s future success will depend on its ability to grow its business, including through commercialization of its products. Growth and innovation strategies require significant commitments of management resources and investments and the Company may not grow its revenues at the rate it expects or at all. As a result, the Company may not be able to recover the costs incurred in developing new projects and initiatives or to realize their intended or projected benefits, which could materially adversely affect its business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

The Company faces substantial competition in the future and may not be able to keep pace with the rapid technological changes which may result from others discovering, developing or commercializing products before or more successfully than the Company. The activities of competing companies, or others, may limit the Company’s revenues.

 

In general, the development and commercialization of new Software as a Service (SaaS) products is highly competitive and is characterized by extensive research and development and rapid technological change. Market share can shift as a result of technological innovation and other business factors. Commercial opportunities for the Company’s products may be reduced if the Company’s competitors develop or market products or novel technologies that are more effective, are more convenient, are more accepted by the market, have better distribution channels, or are less costly than that offered by the Company. If those products gain market acceptance, the Company’s revenue and financial results could be adversely affected. If the Company fails to develop new products or enhance existing products, its leadership in the current markets served could erode and its business, financial condition and results of operations may be adversely affected.

 

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While the Company’s products and technologies are unique and novel, there are a number of indirect competitors in the market. Such competitors include large and small companies that may have significant access to capital resources, competitive product pipelines, substantial research and development resources and substantial experience in the market. The Company recognizes the need to invest in research and development to continue to add high-value, differentiated capabilities to expand both the depth and breadth of the Company’s product offering. Management also recognizes the need to ensure customer satisfaction through all phases of the sales cycle and intends to invest in competitive intelligence and analysis as it relates to the dynamics of the market, as well as in trends in technology and in products as they are introduced into the market. However, the Company may not be able to compete with competitors that are more established in the market.

 

The Company depends on highly skilled personnel to grow and operate its business. If the Company is not able to hire, retain, and motivate its key personnel, its business may be adversely affected.

 

The Company is highly dependent on its senior management team, including its Chief Executive Officer Tamir Poleg. Competition for talented senior management is intense and the Company’s ability to successfully develop and maintain a competitive market position will depend in part on its ability to attract and retain highly qualified and experienced management. The loss of the services of key personnel could have a materially adverse effect on the Company’s business. The Company does not carry “key-man” life insurance on the lives of our executive officers, employees, or advisors. Many key employees consider the value of the Options and RSUs received in connection with their employment. If the trading price of the Common Shares declines or experiences volatility, the Company’s ability to attract and retain key employees may be adversely affected. If the Company fails to attract new personnel or fails to retain and motivate current personnel, its growth prospects could be severely harmed.

 

If we fail to maintain an effective system of internal controls, our ability to produce timely and accurate financial statements or comply with applicable regulations could be impaired.

 

As a public company and foreign private issuer, we are subject to many of the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (“SOX”), and the rules and regulations of the listing standards of Nasdaq. We expect that the requirements of these rules and regulations will continue to increase our legal, accounting, and financial compliance costs, make some activities more difficult, time-consuming, and costly, and place significant strain on our personnel, systems, and resources. In particular, in connection with the Company’s loss of “emerging growth company” status, which occurred at the end of 2024, we have incurred, and expect to continue, to incur significant expenses and devote substantial management effort toward ensuring compliance with the requirements of Section 404 of SOX, which involve annual assessments of a company’s internal controls over financial reporting, as well as annual independent registered public accounting firm attestation report on our internal controls over financial reporting. SOX requires, among other things, that we maintain effective disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting. We are continuing to develop and refine our disclosure controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we will file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported within the time periods specified in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission rules and forms, and that information required to be disclosed in reports under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our principal executive and financial officers. Our current controls and any new controls that we develop may become inadequate because of changes in conditions and rapid growth of our business.

 

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Any failure to develop or maintain effective controls or any difficulties encountered in their implementation or improvement could harm our results of operations or cause us to fail to meet our reporting obligations and may result in a restatement of our financial statements for prior periods. Any failure to implement and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting also could adversely affect the results of periodic management evaluations and annual independent registered public accounting firm attestation reports. Ineffective disclosure controls and procedures and internal controls over financial reporting could also cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial and other information, which could have a negative effect on the trading price of our Common Shares. In addition, if we are unable to continue to meet these requirements, we may not be able to remain listed on Nasdaq.

 

We may lose our foreign private issuer status in the future, which could result in significant additional costs and expenses to us.

 

We are a foreign private issuer, and therefore, we are not required to comply with all of the periodic disclosure and current reporting requirements of the Exchange Act. In the future, we would lose our foreign private issuer status if, as of the last business day of our then most recently completed second fiscal quarter, (i) more than 50% of our outstanding voting securities are owned by U.S. residents and (ii) a majority of our directors or executive officers are U.S. citizens or residents, or we fail to meet additional requirements necessary to avoid the loss of foreign private issuer status. If we lose our foreign private issuer status, we will be required to file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission periodic reports and registration statements on U.S. domestic issuer forms, which are more detailed and extensive than the forms available to a foreign private issuer. We will also have to comply with U.S. federal proxy requirements, and our executive officers, directors and 10% shareholders will become subject to the short-swing profit disclosure and recovery provisions of Section 16 of the Exchange Act. As a U.S. listed public company that is not a foreign private issuer, we will incur significant additional legal, accounting and other expenses that we do not incur as a foreign private issuer.

 

Adverse litigation judgments or settlements resulting from legal proceedings could reduce the Company’s profits or limit its ability to operate.

 

The Company is subject to allegations, claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of its business, which may include claims by third parties, including employees or regulators. The outcome of many of these proceedings cannot be predicted. If any of these proceedings were to be determined adversely against the Company, a judgment, a fine or a settlement involving a payment of a material sum of money were to occur, or injunctive relief were issued against the Company, its business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

 

The Company may be subject to claims, lawsuits, arbitration proceedings, government investigations, and other legal and regulatory proceedings in the ordinary course of business, including those involving labor and employment, anti-discrimination, commercial disputes, competition, professional liability, consumer complaints, personal injury, intellectual property disputes, compliance with regulatory requirements, antitrust and anti-competition claims (including claims related to NAR or MLS rules regarding buyer-broker commissions), securities laws, and other matters, and we may become subject to additional types of claims, lawsuits, government investigations and legal or regulatory proceedings if the regulatory landscape changes or as our business grows and as the Company deploys new offerings, including proceedings related to its acquisitions, securities issuances or business practices. The Company may also be subject to disputes with its employees and agents.

 

The results of any such claims, lawsuits, arbitration proceedings, government investigations or other legal or regulatory proceedings cannot be predicted with certainty. Any claims against the Company or investigations involving the Company, whether meritorious or not, could be time-consuming, result in significant defense and compliance costs, be harmful to the Company’s reputation, require significant management attention and divert significant resources. Determining reserves for any pending litigation is a complex and fact-intensive process that requires significant subjective judgment and speculation. It is possible that a resolution of one or more such proceedings could result in substantial damages, settlement costs, fines and penalties that could adversely affect the Company’s business, financial condition, and results of operations, or could cause harm to our reputation and brand, sanctions, consent decrees, injunctions or other Orders requiring a change in our business practices. Any of these consequences could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. Furthermore, under certain circumstances, the Company may have contractual and other legal obligations to indemnify and to incur legal expenses on behalf of its business and commercial partners and current and former directors, officers and employees.

 

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In October 2023, a jury found that the National Association of Realtors (“NAR”) and several brokerage agencies had violated the antitrust laws by artificially inflating commissions through, among other things, the practice of having sellers pay both the sellers’ agents’ and the buyers’ agents’ commissions. The Company was not a party to that litigation. In March 2024, NAR announced a settlement agreement that would resolve litigation of claims brought on behalf of home sellers related to broker commissions. Pursuant to the settlement, which is subject to court approval, NAR agreed to put in place a new MLS rule prohibiting offers of broker compensation on any MLS. The impact of the new rule is still unfolding, but it could have the effect of depressing real estate agent commissions. In Nosalek, a similar case pending in Massachusetts (the Company is not a defendant) in which the parties have also proposed a settlement, the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division (the “DOJ”) submitted a Statement of Interest objecting that the settlement did not do enough to address alleged anticompetitive practices and that the settlement should prohibit sellers from making commission offers to buyer’s brokers at all. If the DOJ were to take action in the future to prohibit sellers from making commission offers to buyer’s brokers, it could reduce commissions to real estate agents in transactions, and could have an adverse effect on our results of operations. A similar complaint has been filed in Canada. In addition, a few complaints have been filed in U.S. courts alleging that buyers paid increased home prices as a result of the practice of sellers paying both the sellers’ agents’ and the buyers’ agents’ commissions.

 

In December 2023, the Company was named as a defendant in a putative class action lawsuit, captioned Umpa v. The National Association of Realtors, et al., which was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri (the “Umpa Class Action”). The Umpa Class Action alleges that certain real estate brokerages, including the Company, participated in practices that resulted in inflated buyer broker commissions, in violation of federal antitrust laws. On April 7, 2024, the Company entered into a settlement agreement to resolve the Umpa Class Action on a nationwide basis. This settlement conclusively addresses all claims asserted against the Company in the Umpa Class Action, releasing the Company, its subsidiaries, and affiliated agents from these claims. The settlement does not constitute an admission of liability by the Company, nor does it concede or validate any of the claims asserted in the litigation. Pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement, the Company paid $9.25 million into a qualified settlement fund following the court’s preliminary approval of the settlement agreement.

 

Additionally, the Company agreed to implement specific changes to its business practices. These changes include clarifications about the negotiability of commissions, prohibitions on claims that buyer agent services are free, and the inclusion of listing broker compensation offers in communications with clients. The Company also agreed to develop training materials to support these practice changes. The settlement agreement received final court approval on October 31, 2024, and will take effect following the appeals process. There were no changes to the settlement agreement between preliminary and final approval. The Company does not foresee the settlement terms having a material impact on its future operations.

 

On June 14, 2024, the Company was named as a defendant in a putative class action lawsuit, captioned Kyle Miholich v. The Real Brokerage Inc., et al., which was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California (“Miholich Class Action”). The Miholich Class Action alleges that real estate agents acting as independent contractors to the Company under an Independent Contractor Agreement sent text messages that violated the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. The Company’s policies require the independent contractor real estate agents to comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. The plaintiffs are seeking certification of the Miholich Class Action, injunctive relief prohibiting future violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, monetary damages for each alleged statutory violation and reimbursement of their litigation costs and attorneys’ fees. The Company will vigorously defend against the claims asserted in the Miholich Class Action, and the Company is unable to predict the outcome of the Miholich Class Action or whether an outcome unfavorable to the Company would have a material adverse effect on its results of operations or financial condition.

 

Other than as described in the Annual Information Form, the Company is not involved in any material pending legal proceeding and there are no proceedings in which any of its directors, officers or Affiliates is an adverse party or has a material interest adverse to its interest.

 

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If the Company fails to develop widespread brand awareness cost-effectively, its business may suffer.

 

The Company believes that developing and maintaining widespread awareness of its brand in a cost-effective manner is critical to achieving widespread acceptance of its products. The Company’s marketing efforts are directed at growing brand awareness. Brand promotion activities, although they have been successful in the past, may not generate customer awareness or increase revenues, and even if they do, any increase in revenues may not offset the expenses incurred in brand building. If the Company fails to successfully promote and maintain its brand, or incur substantial expenses in doing so, the Company may fail to attract or retain customers necessary to realize a sufficient return on its brand building efforts, or to achieve the widespread brand awareness that is critical for broad adoption of its products.

 

Possible failure to realize anticipated benefits of future acquisitions could impact the Company’s business.

 

In the future, the Company may complete acquisitions to strengthen its position in the real estate industry and to create the opportunity to realize certain benefits including, among other things, potential cost savings. Achieving the benefits of any future acquisitions depends, in part, on successfully consolidating functions and integrating operations, procedures and personnel in a timely and efficient manner, as well as the Company’s ability to realize the anticipated growth opportunities and synergies from combining the acquired businesses and operations with its own. The integration of acquired businesses requires the dedication of substantial management effort, time and resources which may divert management’s focus and resources from other strategic opportunities and from operational matters during this process. The integration process may result in the loss of key employees and the disruption of ongoing business, customer and employee relationships that may adversely affect the Company’s ability to achieve the anticipated benefits of these and future acquisitions.

 

Acquisitions and joint ventures are inherently risky, and any that the Company completes may not be successful. Any acquisitions and joint ventures that the Company pursues would involve numerous risks, including the following: (i) difficulties in integrating and managing the operations and technologies of the companies the Company acquires, including higher than expected integration costs and longer integration periods; (ii) diversion of the Company’s management’s attention from normal daily operations of its business; (iii) the Company’s inability to maintain the customers, key employees, key business relationships and reputations of the businesses it acquires; (iv) the Company’s inability to generate sufficient revenue or business efficiencies from acquisitions or joint ventures to offset its increased expenses associated with acquisitions or joint ventures; (v) the Company’s responsibility for the liabilities of the businesses it acquires or gains ownership in through joint ventures, including, without limitation, liabilities arising out of its failure to maintain effective data security, data integrity, disaster recovery and privacy controls prior to the acquisition, or its infringement or alleged infringement of third party intellectual property, contract or data access rights prior to the acquisition; (vi) difficulties in complying with new markets or regulatory standards to which the Company was not previously subject; (vii) delays in the Company’s ability to implement internal standards, controls, procedures and policies in the businesses it acquires or gains ownership in through joint ventures and increased risk that its internal controls will be ineffective; (viii) operations in a nascent state depend directly on utilization by the Company’s agents and brokers; (ix) adverse effects of acquisition and joint venture activity on the key performance indicators the Company uses to monitor its performance as a business; (x) disagreements with partners in the joint ventures which could lead to litigation, and (xi) inability to fully realize intangible assets recognized through acquisitions or joint ventures and related non-cash impairment charges that may result if the Company is required to revalue such intangible assets.

 

The Company’s failure to address these risks or any other challenges it encounters with its future acquisitions, joint ventures, and investments could cause it to not realize all or any of the anticipated benefits of such acquisitions or investments, incur unanticipated liabilities, and harm the Company’s business, which could negatively impact its operating results, financial condition, and cash flows.

 

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Our new business lines have a limited performance history and any failure to accurately capture credit risk or to execute our funding strategy could have a negative impact on our business, operating results, and financial condition.

 

In October 2024, the Company announced that it partnered with a bank to launch a business checking account and Real branded debit card program for U.S. agents. In addition, the Company announced that it is offering Canadian agents access to a line of credit based on their earnings history with Real. Further, the Company expects to offer additional financial products in the future, including advances on revenue share.

 

We do not have prior experience offering a Real branded debit card or other financial products. The performance of these products will significantly depend on the ability of the credit and fraud decisioning and scoring models we and our Bank Partner use in the bank’s or our origination of the product, which includes a variety of factors, to effectively prevent fraud and to evaluate an applicant’s credit profile and likelihood of default. There is no assurance that the credit criteria used can accurately predict repayment and loss profiles. If the criteria do not accurately prevent fraud or reflect credit risk on any financial products offered by Real, greater than expected losses may result and our business, operating results, financial condition and prospects could be materially and adversely affected. In addition, revenue growth for the Real financial products will be dependent on increasing the volume of members who open an account and on growing balances on those accounts. There can be no assurance that any investments we make in financial products, including by providing differentiated features, will be effective. Developing our service offerings and forming any partnerships related to the financial products could have higher costs than anticipated, and could adversely impact our results or dilute our brand. Our reliance on financial institutions and other third parties to offer these products could adversely impact the performance of these products, and our ability to offer them as we intend, particularly if the financial institution does not perform as expected, or if any of these third-party relationships terminates for any reason. Furthermore, the success of the financial products depend on their adoption rate and our ability to execute on our funding strategy for the resulting receivables, where applicable. In the event we are unable to finance receivables, it could have a negative impact on our business, operating results and financial condition.

 

The highly regulated environment in which we and our Bank Partner for the business checking account and debit card program operates could have an adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition, and future prospects.

 

In October 2024, we announced that we partnered with a bank to launch a business checking account and Real branded debit card program for U.S. agents. We are the program manager providing services to our Bank Partner in support of the business checking account and debit card. We and our Bank Partner will be subject to increasingly demanding regulatory requirements. Federal and state regulation of the banking industry, along with tax and accounting laws, regulations, rules, and standards, may limit operations significantly and control the methods by which business is conducted. In addition, compliance with laws and regulations can be difficult and costly, and changes to laws and regulations can impose additional compliance requirements. Furthermore, the regulatory agencies have extremely broad discretion in their interpretation of the regulations and laws and their interpretation of the regulatory requirements applicable to the business checking account and Real branded debit card program that we offer. If any regulatory agency’s assessment of the quality and nature of our practices and services, or our Bank Partner’s operations or other aspects of their business changes, it may impact our ability to provide all features as intended, and our Bank Partner’s ability to support the program, which could have a negative impact on our results of operations.

 

We are developing new products and services that may be subject to additional state or federal laws or regulations or the authority of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and other state and federal regulators.

 

We are constantly developing new products and services to make it easier for real estate agents affiliated with us to operate their businesses. These new products and services, including those in the Real Wallet program, may include features that are subject to additional state or federal laws or regulations or the authority of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. As a result of our partnership with a U.S. bank, we may also be indirectly subject to the authority of the bank’s regulators, such as the FDIC. There is also a risk that a state regulator may disagree with Real’s regulatory interpretations, and determine that we are required to obtain additional financial licenses and comply with additional state laws in order to offer these services to agents in their state. There is no assurance, particularly since we may have no experience in the relevant industry, that we will be able to comply with all the rules and regulations related to the product. In particular, there is no assurance that we will be able to comply with the rules and regulations related to the Real Wallet program or that we will be successful in operating this program in which industry we have no prior experience. An examination by a regulatory agency could result in regulatory or enforcement actions that adversely affect the operation of our business by increasing our costs, imposing penalties for non-compliance or otherwise limiting our ability to provide such products and services.

 

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There is intense competition in the Software as a Service and real estate brokerage industries.

 

Both the SaaS and real estate brokerage industries are highly competitive and rapidly changing, and the Company expects that competition will intensify in the future. The Company may be significantly affected by new product introductions and geographic expansion by existing competition. Specific factors upon which the Company competes include, but are not limited to, the functionality of its applications, ease of use, timing for implementation, quality of support and services, and price. The Company’s potential competitors include other real estate brokerage firms, as well as technology companies developing SaaS services and novel technologies designed for the real estate sector. Many of these potential competitors have significantly greater financial, technical, marketing and other resources than the Company has. Many of them also have longer operating histories, greater name recognition and stronger relationships with agents and/or consumers who use or might use a software-based real estate platform. The Company may not be able to successfully compete with these competitors.

 

The Company has a limited operating history which makes it difficult to evaluate its future prospects for success.

 

The Company has a limited operating history which makes it difficult for Shareholders and potential investors to evaluate our business or prospective operations. The Company is subject to all the risks inherent in a developing organization, financing, expenditures, complications and delays inherent in a new business. Shareholders and investors should evaluate an investment in the Company in light of the uncertainties encountered by developing companies in a competitive and evolving environment. The Company’s business is dependent upon the implementation of our business plan and execution of our strategies, including the Company’s plan to develop a consumer-facing portal and the Real Wallet. The Company may not be successful in implementing its business plan or executing its strategies, and cannot guarantee that, if implemented, the Company will ultimately be able to attain sufficient profitability.

 

There is inherent technology and development risk in the Company’s business and industry.

 

The Company’s approach utilizes technology principally architected and developed by the Company. There can be no assurances that the Company will meet its targeted development or integration timelines such that it will be able to offer solutions at competitive pricing, or that the Company can continue to enhance and improve the responsiveness, functionality and features of its technology and enable the solutions to scale at a reasonable cost. In addition, there is a risk that third parties may have applied for or been granted patents for certain processes or technology which the Company has already deployed or intends to deploy, in which case the Company may incur additional costs or be prohibited from using or implementing certain product features or processes in one or more countries. The Company’s solutions incorporate complex technology and software. Accordingly, they may contain errors, or “bugs”, that could be detected at any point. Such errors could materially and adversely affect the Company’s reputation, resulting in claims and/or significant costs to the Company, and/or cause consumers, merchants, licensees and other parties to abandon the Company’s solutions and impair the Company’s ability to market and sell solutions and services in the future. The costs incurred in correcting any errors and satisfying any such claims may be substantial and could adversely affect the Company’s operating margins. While the Company plans to continually test its solutions for errors and work with customers and merchants through its maintenance support services to identify and correct bugs, errors may be found in the future.

 

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The Company relies on cloud storage and third-party hosting services for its products and services, which could be the target of a security breach.

 

The Company’s business faces certain security risks. The Company’s products and services involve storage using cloud-based hosting services and also physical storage. Although data is stored in specialized security groups and are externally encrypted, storage hardware and networking infrastructure is provided by a third party, and security breaches and cyberattacks expose this information to a risk of loss, litigation and potential liability. If an actual or perceived breach of security and/or cyberattack occurs, the market perception of the effectiveness of the Company’s security measures could be harmed, and the Company could lose users and may incur significant legal and financial exposure, including legal claims and regulatory fines and penalties. Computer viruses, break-ins, cyberattacks or other security problems could lead to misappropriation of proprietary information and interruptions, delays, or cessation in service to clients. Real’s primary risks that could result directly from the occurrence of a cyber incident include operational interruption, loss of agent and client information, damage to the Company’s public image and reputation, and/or potentially impact the relationships with its agents and clients, and could cause the Company’s financial results to be negatively impacted.

 

There could be interruptions or delays from cloud servers that could affect the Company’s products or services.

 

The Company’s products and services involve storage using a third-party cloud-based hosting service. Any damage to, or failure of, the hosting service’s systems generally could result in interruptions in the use of the Company’s products or services. Such interruptions may reduce the Company’s revenue, cause customers to terminate their subscriptions and adversely affect the Company’s ability to attract new customers. The Company’s business will also be harmed if its customers and potential customers believe its products or services are unreliable.

 

We use artificial intelligence in our business, and challenges with properly managing its use could result in reputational harm, competitive harm, and legal liability, and adversely affect our results of operations.

 

We incorporate artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions into our platform, offerings, services and features, and these applications may become important in our operations over time. In 2023, we launched Leo, an AI-powered assistant that serves as a concierge to our agents and brokers. Our competitors or other third parties may incorporate AI into their products more quickly or more successfully than we can, which could impair our ability to compete effectively and adversely affect our results of operations. Additionally, if the content, analyses, or recommendations that AI applications assist in producing are or are alleged to be deficient, inaccurate, or biased, our business, financial condition, and results of operations may be adversely affected. In addition, our employees may use AI applications of third parties over which we have no control. The use of AI applications may result in violations of cybersecurity and privacy that implicate personal data. Any such incidents related to our use of AI applications could adversely affect our reputation and results of operations. AI also presents emerging ethical issues and if our use of AI becomes controversial, we may experience brand or reputational harm, competitive harm, or legal liability. The rapid evolution of AI, including potential government regulation of AI, will require significant resources to develop, test and maintain our platform, offerings, services, and features to help us implement AI ethically in order to minimize unintended, harmful impact.

 

Risk Related to World Wide Economic Conditions

 

Currency exchange rates fluctuations could adversely affect the Company’s operating results.

 

The Company is exposed to the effects of fluctuations in currency exchange rates. Since the Company conducts some of its business in currencies other than U.S. dollars but reports its operating results in U.S. dollars, it faces exposure to fluctuations in currency exchange rates. Consequently, exchange rate fluctuations between the U.S. dollar and other currencies could have a material impact on the Company’s operating results.

 

Downturns in general economic and market conditions may reduce demand for the Company’s products and could negatively affect the Company’s revenue, operating results and cash flow.

 

Financial markets have demonstrated that businesses and industries throughout the world are very tightly connected to each other. Thus, financial developments seemingly unrelated to the Company or to the real estate industry could materially adversely affect the Company over the course of time. Volatility in the market could hurt the Company’s ability to raise capital. Potential price inflation caused by an excess of liquidity in countries where the Company conducts business may increase the costs incurred to sell the Company’s products and may reduce the Company’s profit margins. As a result of downturns in general economic and market conditions, potential customers may not be interested in purchasing the Company’s products. Any of these events, or other events caused by turmoil in world financial markets may have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, operating results and financial conditions.

 

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Information technology failures and data security breaches could harm our business.

 

Cybersecurity threats and incidents directed at us could range from uncoordinated individual attempts to gain unauthorized access to information technology systems to sophisticated and targeted measures aimed at disrupting business or gathering personal data of customers. In the ordinary course of our business, we and our agents and brokers collect and store sensitive data, including proprietary business information and personal information about our clients and customers. Our business and particularly our cloud-based platform, reZEN, is reliant on the uninterrupted functioning of our information technology systems. The secure processing, maintenance and transmission of information are critical to our operations, especially the processing and closing of real estate transactions. Cybersecurity incidents, depending on their nature and scope, could potentially result in the misappropriation, destruction, corruption, or unavailability of critical data and confidential or proprietary information (our own or that of third parties, including potentially sensitive personal information of our clients and customers) and the disruption of business operations. Our use of remote work environments and virtual platforms may increase our risk of cyber-attack or data security breaches. If we were to be subject to a material successful cyber-intrusion, it could result in remediation or service restoration costs, increased cyber protection costs, lost revenues, our agents and brokers may no longer want to work with us, litigation or regulatory actions by governmental authorities, increased insurance premiums, reputational damage and damage to our competitiveness, our stock price and our long-term stockholder value.

 

Our results of operations and financial condition may be adversely affected by public health issues.

 

Infectious disease outbreaks (including COVID-19, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, H1N1 influenza virus, BSE, avian influenza, or other material outbreaks of disease) could result in restrictions adversely affecting the Company’s business operations. These restrictions could include prohibitions on home showings and open houses, limiting face-to-face meetings, and general transportation or isolation orders from government authorities. Such outbreaks may negatively impact the general economy and job markets. The economy and job markets directly affect demand for housing and therefore the Company could suffer harm to its business, including, but not limited to, significant revenue decreases, should there be a sustained negative impact on economic conditions as a result of disease outbreak.

 

Current and threatened conflicts could negatively affect the housing market, and could lead to lower revenue for us.

 

There currently are ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Israel. While neither of these conflicts has had a material direct impact on our consolidated financial performance, the conflicts are still ongoing, and there are many risks and uncertainties in relation to those conflicts that are outside of our control. For example, these conflicts have already led and could lead to further market disruptions, including significant volatility in credit and capital markets. In addition, our Chief Executive Officer lives in Israel, and the conflicts in Israel could disrupt his ability to continue to serve the Company. If either or both conflicts escalate further or if additional countries join either conflict, it could lead to uncertainty in the markets and low consumer confidence, which may lead potential homebuyers to decide not to invest in new homes at this time, or sellers to decide to stay in their current homes, and could have a material impact on our business operations and financial performance.

 

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Risk Related to Intellectual Property

 

The Company’s intellectual property rights are valuable, and any failure or inability to protect them could adversely affect its business.

 

The Company’s success depends substantially upon the intellectual property that forms the basis of its products, primarily consisting of unpatented proprietary technology, processes, trade secrets, and know-how, as well as inherent copyright of authorship in the source code developed by the Company, and unregistered trademarks. To protect its intellectual property rights, the Company relies upon trade secret, copyright, trademark, passing-off laws and other statutory and common law protections in the United States, and international markets. The Company also protects its intellectual property through the use of non-disclosure agreements and other contracts, disclosure and invention assignment agreements, confidentiality procedures, and technical measures. There can be no assurance that these measures will be successful in any given case, particularly in those countries where the laws do not afford the Company protection for its intellectual property rights as robust as those available under Canadian and United States laws. The Company may be unable to prevent the misappropriation, infringement or violation of its intellectual property rights, breaching any contractual obligations, or independently developing intellectual property that is similar to its own, any of which could reduce or eliminate Real’s competitive advantages, adversely affect the Company’s revenues, or otherwise harm its business.

 

Assertions by third parties of infringement or other violations of the Company’s intellectual property rights could result in significant costs and substantially harm the Company’s business and operating results.

 

Third parties may in the future assert claims of infringement, misappropriation or other violations of intellectual property rights against the Company. Any such claim against the Company, even those without merit could cause the Company to incur substantial costs defending against the claim and could distract its management. An adverse outcome of a dispute may require the Company to pay substantial damages, cease making, licensing or using solutions that are alleged to infringe or misappropriate the intellectual property of others, expend additional development resources to attempt to redesign its services or otherwise develop non-infringing technology, which may not be successful, or enter into potentially unfavorable royalty or license agreements in order to obtain the right to use technologies or intellectual property rights.

 

Intellectual property claims are expensive and time consuming to defend and if resolved adversely, could have a significant impact on the Company’s business, financial condition, and operating results.

 

The Company is actively engaged in enforcement and other activities to protect its intellectual property rights. If it became necessary to resort to litigation to protect these rights, any proceedings could be burdensome, costly and divert the attention of management and the Company may not prevail. Any repeal or weakening of intellectual property laws or diminishment of procedures available for the enforcement of intellectual property rights in Canada, the United States, or internationally could make it more difficult for the Company to adequately protect its intellectual property rights, negatively impacting their value and increasing the cost of enforcing its rights.

 

If the Company is unable to protect the confidentiality of its proprietary information and know-how, the value of its technology and products could be adversely affected.

 

The Company relies upon unpatented proprietary technology, processes, trade secrets and know-how. Any disclosure to or misappropriation by third-parties of its confidential or proprietary information could enable the Company’s competitors to duplicate or surpass the Company’s technological achievements, potentially eroding its competitive position in the market and negatively impacting the Company’s business and operating results.

 

The Company protects its confidential and proprietary information in part through non-disclosure agreements and other contracts, disclosure and invention assignment agreements, with all employees, consultants, advisors and any third-parties, who have access to its confidential and proprietary information, and employs confidentiality procedures and technical measures, there can be no certainty that these measures or procedures will be sufficient to prevent improper disclosure of such confidential and proprietary information, or to prevent it from falling into the hands of the Company’s competitors and other third parties. There can be no certainty that parties to contracts used by the Company to protect its confidential and proprietary information will not be terminated or breached, and the Company may not have adequate remedies for any such termination or breach. Legal remedies may be insufficient or ineffective to meaningfully protect the Company’s confidential and proprietary information or compensate the Company for losses that may occur in the event of unauthorized use or disclosure.

 

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If the Company fails to protect the privacy and personal information of its customers, agents or employees, the Company may be subject to legal claims, government action and damage to its reputation.

 

Consumers, independent contractors and employees have shared personal information with the Company during the normal course of its business processing real estate transactions. This includes, but is not limited to, social security numbers, annual income amounts and sources, consumer names, addresses, telephone and cell phone numbers and email addresses. For the Company to run its business, it is essential to store and transmit this sensitive information in its systems and networks. At the same time, the Company is subject to numerous laws, regulations, and other requirements that require businesses like theirs to protect the security of personal information, notify customers and other individuals about our privacy practices, and limit the use, disclosure, or transfer of personal data across country borders. Regulators in the U.S. and abroad continue to enact comprehensive new laws or legislative reforms imposing significant privacy and cybersecurity restrictions. The result is that the Company is subject to increased regulatory scrutiny, additional contractual requirements from corporate customers, and heightened compliance costs. These ongoing changes to privacy and cybersecurity laws also may make it more difficult for the Company to operate our business and may have a material adverse effect on our operations. For example, in the U.S., California enacted the California Consumer Privacy Act, which went into full effect in 2020, imposing new and comprehensive requirements on organizations that collect and disclose personal information about California residents.

 

Any significant violations of privacy and cybersecurity could result in the loss of new or existing business, litigation, regulatory investigations, the payment of fines, damages, and penalties and damage to the Company’s reputation, which could have a material adverse effect on its business, financial condition, and results of operations. The Company could also be adversely affected if legislation or regulations are expanded to require changes in its business practices or if governing jurisdictions interpret or implement their legislation or regulations in ways that negatively affect its business, results of operations or financial condition. In addition, while the Company discloses its information collection and dissemination practices in a published privacy statement on its websites, which the Company may modify from time to time, the Company may be subject to legal claims, government action and damage to its reputation if it acts or is perceived to be acting inconsistently with the terms of its privacy statement, customer expectations or state, national and international regulations. The Company’s policy and safeguards could be deemed insufficient if third parties with whom we have shared personal information fail to protect the privacy of that information.

 

The occurrence of a significant claim in excess of the Company’s insurance coverage or which is not covered by its insurance in any given period could have a material adverse effect on its financial condition and results of operations during the period. In the event the Company or the vendors with which it contracts to provide services on behalf of the Company’s customers were to suffer a breach of personal information, the Company’s real estate agents and clients could terminate their business with the Company. Further, the Company may be subject to claims to the extent individual employees or independent contractors breach or fail to adhere to Company policies and practices and such actions jeopardize any personal information. The Company’s legal liability could include significant defense costs, settlement costs, damages and penalties, plus, damage its reputation with consumers, which could significantly damage its ability to attract customers. Any or all of these consequences would result in meaningful unfavorable impact on the Company’s brand, business model, revenue, expenses, income and margins.

 

Risk Related to Common Shares

 

The Company may issue additional Common Shares and Shareholders may experience dilution.

 

The Company is authorized to issue an unlimited number of Common Shares. Additionally, the Company maintains the Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan which employees, agents, brokers and certain service providers of the Company and its Affiliates can receive equity awards. The Company issues Restricted Shares Units to agents each month pursuant to its incentive programs, and issues Common Shares periodically to other eligible participants, including employees. As of December 31, 2024, the Company had 202,941,359 Common Shares issued and outstanding, and there were 8,520,600 Common Shares reserved for issuance subject to RSUs and 16,799,038 Common Shares reserved for issuance pursuant to the exercise of Options. Consequently, Shareholders may experience more dilution in their ownership of their Common Shares in the future.

 

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It may be difficult to enforce civil liabilities under Canadian securities laws.

 

Most of the directors and officers of the Company are based in Israel and the United States and most of the Company’s assets, and assets of the directors and officers are located outside of Canada. Therefore, a judgment obtained against the Company, or any of these persons, including a judgment based on the civil liability provisions of the Canadian securities laws, may not be collectible in Canada and may not be enforced by an Israeli or U.S. court. It also may be difficult to effect service of process on these persons in Canada or to assert Canadian securities law claims in original actions instituted in Israel or the United States. Israeli or U.S. courts may refuse to hear a claim based on an alleged violation of Canadian securities laws reasoning that Israel is not the most appropriate forum in which to bring such a claim. In addition, even if an Israeli or U.S. court agrees to hear a claim, it may determine that Israeli law or United States law and not Canadian law is applicable to the claim. If the Canadian law is found to be applicable, the content of applicable Canadian law must be proven as a fact by expert witnesses, which can be a time consuming and costly process. Certain matters of procedure will also be governed by Israeli law or United States law. There is little binding case law in Israel and the United States that addresses the matters described above. As a result of the difficulty associated with enforcing a judgment against the Company or its directors and officers in Israel or the United States, it may be difficult to collect any damages awarded by either a Canadian or a foreign court.

 

The Company does not have any control over the research and reports that securities or industry analysts publish about the Company or its business.

 

The trading market for the Common Shares will, to some extent, depend on the research and reports that securities or industry analysts publish about the Company or its business. The Company does not have any control over these analysts. If one or more of the analysts who covers the Company should downgrade the Common Shares or change their opinion of the Company’s business prospects, the Common Shares trading price would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts ceases coverage of the Company or fails to regularly publish reports on the Company, it could lose visibility in the financial markets, which could cause the Company’s share price or trading volume to decline.

 

Item 6. DIVIDENDS

 

6.1 Dividends or Distributions

 

There are no restrictions in the Company’s articles or elsewhere which could prevent the Company from paying dividends. The Company has not paid dividends in any of the three most recently completed financial years and the payment of dividends on Common Shares is not anticipated in the immediate future. The Board will determine if, and when, to declare and pay dividends in the future from funds properly applicable to the payment of dividends based on the Company’s financial position at the relevant time. All of the Common Shares will be entitled to an equal share in any dividends declared and paid on a per share basis.

 

Item 7. DESCRIPTION OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE

 

7.1 Share Capital

 

Common Shares

 

The authorized share structure of the Company consists of an unlimited number of Common Shares without par value. As of February 26, 2025, there were 204,414,702 Common Shares issued 203,972,388 Common Shares outstanding on a non-diluted basis.

 

The holders of Common Shares are entitled to receive notice of and attend any meeting of the Shareholders and are entitled to cast one vote for each Common Share held. The holders of Common Shares will be entitled to receive dividends if, as and when declared by the Board and to receive a proportionate share, on a per share basis, of the assets of the Company available for distribution in the event of a liquidation, dissolution or winding-up of the Company.

 

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7.2 Options to Purchase Securities

 

Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan

 

The Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan is a “rolling” plan and the Company is authorized to grant Options of up to 15% of its issued and outstanding Common Shares at each Award Date, less the number of Common Shares subject to grants of Options under any other Securities Based Compensation Arrangement. In addition, the Company is authorized to grant up to 70,000,000 RSUs pursuant to the Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan. The RSUs limit is separate and distinct from the maximum of Common Shares reserved for issuance pursuant to Options under the Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan. The Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan was approved by the Board on July 15, 2022 and by Shareholders on June 9, 2023.

 

The purpose of the Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan is to advance the interests of the Company by encouraging eligible directors, officers, employees and consultants of the Company to acquire Common Shares, thereby increasing their interest in the Company and furnishing them with additional incentive in their efforts on behalf of the Company in the conduct of its business and affairs.

 

As of February 26, 2025, 6,761,399 Common Shares remained available for issuance pursuant to the grant of Options under the Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan, taking into account all Common Shares issuable under all Securities Based Compensation Arrangements.

 

As of February 26, 2025, 16,799,038 Common Shares remained available for issuance pursuant to the grant of RSUs under the Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan.

 

Each Option granted pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan will vest and be exercisable as to one third (1/3) of the total number of Options granted on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the Award Date, unless otherwise determined by the Board. The Option Price of any Option shall be determined and approved by the Board when such Option is granted, but shall not be less than the lesser of (i) the VWAP on the Award Date and (ii) the closing market price on a Stock Exchange on the day immediately prior to the Award Date. The Board may at its sole discretion at any time or on the Award Date in respect of any Option granted, accelerate or provide for the acceleration of vesting in whole or in part of Options previously granted.

 

Each RSU granted pursuant to the terms of the Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan will vest and be payable as to one third (1/3) of the total number of Options granted on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the Award Date, unless otherwise determined by the Board. The Board may at its sole discretion at any time or on the Award Date in respect of any RSUs granted, accelerate or provide for the acceleration of vesting in whole or in part of RSUs previously granted. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an RSU shall not vest prior to the date that is one year following the Award Date of such RSU.

 

The maximum number of Common Shares issued to participants who are insiders, collectively, within any one (1) year period, under the Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan and any other Security Based Compensation Arrangement, cannot exceed 10% of the outstanding Common Shares at any point in time. The maximum number of Common Shares issued to one Person collectively, within any one (1) year period, under the Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan and any other Security Based Compensation Arrangement, cannot exceed 5% of the outstanding Common Shares at the Award Date.

 

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The Board may make Awards to Non-Employee Directors under the Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan provided that (i) the annual grant of Awards under the Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan to any one Non-Employee Director shall not exceed $150,000 in value (based on a Black-Scholes calculation or such other similar and acceptable methodology, applied consistently and appropriately as determined by the Board), of which no more than $100,000 may comprise Options; and (ii) the maximum number of Common Shares that may be made issuable pursuant to Awards made to all Non-Employee Directors within any one-year period shall not exceed 1% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares (as of the commencement of such one-year period). Furthermore. securities issuable to any one Person, who is a Non-Employee Director, shall be limited to the lesser of: (i) 1% of the Common Shares then issued and outstanding; and (ii) $1,000,000 in total value of grants of Options that each director receives over the life of the Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan or an annual grant value of $100,000 per director, in both cases based on a valuation determined using the Black-Scholes formula or any other formula which is widely accepted by the business community as a method for the valuation of options.

 

The Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan is administered by the Board, which has full and final authority with respect to the granting of all Options and RSUs thereunder subject to the requirements of NASDAQ.

 

Predecessor Omnibus Incentive Plan

 

As of February 26, 2025, there were 356,297 Options and 805,401 RSUs issued and outstanding pursuant to the Predecessor Omnibus Incentive Plan. Each Option entitles the holder to the exercise the Option for one (1) Common Share in accordance with the terms of the Predecessor Omnibus Incentive Plan. Each RSU entitles the holder to a cash payment or one (1) Common Share at the discretion of the Company in accordance with the terms of the Predecessor Omnibus Incentive Plan. The Company will no longer grant any Options or RSUs pursuant to the Predecessor Omnibus Incentive Plan, which exists solely for the purposes of governing the existing Options and RSUs granted thereunder.

 

Stock Option Plan

 

As of February 26, 2025, there were 8,423,654 Options issued and outstanding, pursuant to the Predecessor Stock Option Plan. Each Option entitles the holder to the exercise the Option for one (1) Common Share in accordance with the terms of the Predecessor Stock Option Plan. The Company will no longer grant any Options pursuant to the Predecessor Stock Option Plan, which exists solely for the purposes of governing the existing Options granted thereunder.

 

Restricted Share Unit Plan

 

As of February 26, 2025, there were 1,000 RSUs issued and outstanding pursuant to the Predecessor RSU Plan. Each RSU entitles the holder to a cash payment or one (1) Common Share at the discretion of the Company in accordance with the terms of the Predecessor RSU Plan. The Company will no longer grant any RSUs pursuant to the Predecessor RSUs Plan, which exists solely for the purposes of governing the existing RSUs granted thereunder.

 

Item 8. MARKET FOR SECURITIES

 

8.1 Trading Price and Volume

 

On June 15, 2021, the Company’s Common Shares commenced trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol “REAX”. On July 26, 2022, the Company’s Common Shares commenced trading on the TSX under the symbol “REAX”. On July 28, 2023, the Company announced that its application for a voluntary delisting of its Common Shares from the TSX had been approved by the Board and the TSX. The Common Shares were delisted from the TSX effective as of close of markets on August 11, 2023. The Common Shares continue to be listed and traded on the NASDAQ. The Company is a reporting issuer in each of the provinces and territories in Canada.

 

The following tables sets forth, for the periods indicated, the marketplace, reported high and low trading prices (in the currencies in which such securities were listed and posted for trading) and the volume traded on the relevant stock exchanges.

 

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Month   Stock Symbol   Market   High Trading Price (US$)     Low Trading Price (US$)     Share Volume  
January 2024   REAX   NASDAQ     3.13       1.52       10,294,400  
February 2024   REAX   NASDAQ     3.25       2.65       6,596,300  
March 2024   REAX   NASDAQ     3.6       2.46       10,184,900  
April 2024   REAX   NASDAQ     4.58       3.01       18,076,500  
May 2024   REAX   NASDAQ     5.32       3.77       18,731,800  
June 2024   REAX   NASDAQ     4.88       3.55       24,533,800  
July 2024   REAX   NASDAQ     6.11       3.97       22,177,400  
August 2024   REAX   NASDAQ     6.75       5.01       26,196,400  
September 2024   REAX   NASDAQ     6.26       5.35       12,386,200  
October 2024   REAX   NASDAQ     5.91       5.00       11,645,100  
November 2024   REAX   NASDAQ     6.61       4.72       18,819,400  
December 2024   REAX   NASDAQ     5.57       4.44       15,837,500  

 

8.2 Prior Sales

 

The following table sets forth securities issued by the Company that are not listed or quoted on a marketplace during the year ended December 31, 2024 and to the date of this AIF.

 

Date   Type of Security Issued   Number/Principal Amount of Securities Issued     Issuance/Exercise Price per Security
January 08, 2024   Restricted Stock Unit     1,598,004     N/A
February 09, 2024   Restricted Stock Unit     836,100     N/A
March 08, 2024   Restricted Stock Unit     788,122     N/A
March 13, 2024   Restricted Stock Unit     2,680,296     N/A
April 08, 2024   Restricted Stock Unit     1,039,902     N/A
April 12, 2024   Options     45,000     US$4.31
May 14, 2024   Restricted Stock Unit     1,636,730     N/A
May 31, 2024   Restricted Stock Unit     185,670     N/A
June 11, 2024   Restricted Stock Unit     962,223     N/A
July 07, 2024   Restricted Stock Unit     1,179,015     N/A
August 06, 2024   Restricted Stock Unit     948,341     N/A
August 13, 2024   Options     30,000     US$5.72
August 13, 2024   Restricted Stock Unit     1,699,659     N/A
August 23, 2024   Restricted Stock Unit     195,296     N/A
September 10, 2024   Restricted Stock Unit     834,045     N/A
October 03, 2024   Restricted Stock Unit     936,321     N/A
November 05, 2024   Restricted Stock Unit     970,303     N/A
November 11, 2024   Options     25,000     US$6.50
November 11, 2024   Restricted Stock Unit     118,649     N/A
December 04, 2024   Restricted Stock Unit     949,758     N/A
December 05, 2024   Restricted Stock Unit     185,853     N/A
December 19, 2024   Restricted Stock Unit     24,548     N/A

January 07, 2025

 

Restricted Stock Unit

   

1,034,567

    N/A

February 04, 2025

  Restricted Stock Unit    

724,634

    N/A

 

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Item 9. ESCROWED SECURITIES AND SECURITIES SUBJECT TO CONTRACTUAL

 

RESTRICTIONS ON TRANSFER

 

9.1 Escrowed Securities and Securities Subject to Contractual Restriction on Transfer

 

As of the date of this AIF, the Company does not have any Common Shares subject to escrow or contractual restrictions on transfer.

 

Item 10. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS

 

10.1 Name, Occupation and Security Holding

 

The following table sets out the name, province or state and country of residence, positions and offices held with the Company, period served as a director and/or officer and the principal occupations during the last five (5) years, for each Person who serves as a director and/or officer of the Company as of the date of this AIF. Each director shall hold office until the next annual general meeting of the Company, or until his or her successor is duly elected or appointed, unless his or her office is earlier vacated in accordance with the Company’s Articles.

 

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Name, Residence and Positions Held(1)   Director or Officer Since   Principal Occupation for Previous Five Years(1)

Tamir Poleg(2)

Tel Aviv, Israel

Chairmen, Chief Executive Officer and Director

  June 5, 2020   Chief Executive Officer of The Real Brokerage Inc., or a subsidiary.
         

Michelle Ressler

New York, New York

Chief Financial Officer

  July 28, 2020   Chief Financial Officer at Real; Previously Controller at Canaccord Genuity Group Inc.
         

Sharran Srivatsaa

Marina Del Ray, California

President

  December 12, 2022   President at Real; Chairman at ARC Multifamily Group; Chief Executive Officer at Highland Prime.
         

Pritesh Damani

St. Petersburg, Florida

Chief Technology Officer

  November 30, 2021   Chief Technology Officer at Real; Chief Executive Officer at RealtyCrunch, Chief Technology Officer at Plexus Entertainment – GoWatchIt.
         

Jenna Rozenblat

Atlanta, Georgia

Chief Operating Officer

  August 10, 2023   Chief Operating Officer at Real; Previously Head of Operations, Orchard, Chief Executive Officer of Village Realty.
         

Andrea “Dre” Madden

Corte Madera, California

Chief Marketing Officer

  September 15, 2022   Chief Marketing Officer at Real; Previously Chief Marketing Officer at Underground Cellar; Interim Chief Marketing Officer at Aero; Interim Chief Marketing Officer at Community Wellness; Senior Director of Marketing at Rodan + Fields
         

Alexandra Lumpkin

Miami, Florida

Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

  February 27, 2023   Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary at Real; Previously Deputy General Counsel at Lennar Corporation.
         

Vikki Bartholomae(2)(4)

Winter Garden, Florida

Director

  April 20, 2021   Former Chief Customer Success Officer at Side; President at eXp Realty.
         

Guy Gamzu(3)(4)

Tel Aviv, Israel

Director

  June 5, 2020   Investor & Director at Moon Active LTD, Spikenow LTD, Vi Labs LTD, Vyzer LTD, Eyeclick LTD, Atlas Invest Big Data LTD; Founder of Cubit Investments Ltd.
         

Susanne Greenfield Sandler(2)

Jersey City, New Jersey

Director

  June 14, 2023  

GM of Fintech at Mews, and Board member at HomeToGo. Previously General Manager, Apalon; Vice President of Global Strategy, Booking Holdings.

         

Larry Klane(2)(3)

New York, New York

Director

  June 5, 2020   Board member at Goldman Sachs Bank USA, Board member at Navient; Partner of Pivot Investment Partners.
         

Atul Malhotra, Jr.(2)

West Hollywood, California

Director

  December 2, 2020   Investment Team, Insight Partners (various roles).
         

Laurence Rose(3)(4)

Toronto, Ontario

Director

  June 5, 2020   Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Tradelogiq Markets, Inc.

 

Notes:

 

(1) The information as to place of residence and principal occupation has been furnished by the respective directors and officers of the Company individually.
(2) Member of the Audit Committee. Larry Klane is the Audit Committee Chair.
(3) Member of the Compensation Committee. Guy Gamzu is the Compensation Committee Chair.
(4) Member of the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee. Laurence Rose is the Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee Chair.

 

As of February 26, 2025, the directors and executive officers of the Company, as a group, beneficially owned or controlled or directed, directly or indirectly, 65,005,306 Common Shares, representing approximately 31.9% of the 203,972,388 outstanding Common Shares on a non-diluted basis or approximately 24.9% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares on a partially-diluted basis, based on 261,466,000 Common Shares issued and outstanding. The information as to the Common Shares beneficially owned or controlled or directed, directly or indirectly, by the directors and executive officers, not being within the knowledge of the Company, has been furnished by such directors and executive officers.

 

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10.2 Cease Trade Orders, Bankruptcies, Penalties or Sanctions

 

Cease Trade Orders and Bankruptcies

 

To the knowledge of the Company, no director or executive officer of the Company, or personal holding company of any of them is, as of the date of this AIF, or was within ten (10) years before the date of this AIF, a director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer of any company (including this Company) that:

 

  i. was subject to a cease trade or similar order, or an order that denied the relevant company access to any exemption under securities legislation, that was in effect for a period of more than thirty (30) consecutive days (an “Order”) that was issued while the director or executive officer was acting in the capacity as director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer; or
     
  ii. was subject to an Order that was issued after the director or executive officer ceased to be a director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer and which resulted from an event that occurred while that Person was acting in the capacity as director, chief executive officer or chief financial officer.

 

To the knowledge of the Company, no director or executive officer of the Company, or Shareholder holding a sufficient number of securities of the Company to materially affect the control of the Company, or personal holding company of any of them is, as at the date of this AIF, or has been within the ten (10) years before the date of this AIF, a director or executive officer of any company (including this Company) that, while that Person was acting in that capacity, or within a year of that Person ceasing to act in that capacity, became bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency or was subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold its assets.

 

Personal Bankruptcies

 

To the knowledge of the Company, no director or executive officer of the Company, or Shareholder holding a sufficient number of securities of the Company to affect materially the control of the Company, or personal holding company of any of them has, within the ten (10) years before the date of this AIF, become bankrupt, made a proposal under any legislation relating to bankruptcy or insolvency, or become subject to or instituted any proceedings, arrangement or compromise with creditors, or had a receiver, receiver manager or trustee appointed to hold the assets of that Person.

 

Penalties and Sanctions

 

Except as described herein, no director or executive officer of the Company, or Shareholder holding a sufficient number of securities of the Company to materially affect the control of the Company, or personal holding company of any of them, has been subject to:

 

  i. any penalties or sanctions imposed by a court relating to securities legislation or by a securities regulatory authority or has entered into a settlement agreement with a securities regulatory authority; or
     
  ii. any other penalties or sanctions imposed by a court or regulatory body that would likely be considered important to a reasonable investor in making an investment decision.

 

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On September 15, 2015, the District Court of Harris County, Texas, 215th Judicial District in Cause No. 2011-77806 rendered a civil judgement against Optimum Arbor Oaks, LLC (“Optimum”), among other defendants including Tamir Poleg (a director and officer of the Company), relating to the misappropriation of insurance proceeds and the fraudulent transfer of funds to certain third-parties (the “Arbor Oaks Judgement”).

 

Optimum was principally liable under the Arbor Oaks Judgement and was required to pay the amount of US$1,119,466 to the plaintiffs. Tamir Poleg, together with certain other defendants, were held liable to the plaintiffs for the aggregate amount of US$257,929.25. In connection with an Assumption and Release Agreement and related loan documents executed by Optimum dated April 17, 2008, Mr. Poleg, together with another individual defendant (collectively, the “Guarantors”), were required to sign a personal indemnity and guarantee agreement (the “Indemnity and Guarantee”) in favour of certain lenders to Optimum that required that the Guarantors would be personally liable for certain debts associated with a multi-residential apartment complex in Texas, United States owned by Optimum (the “Arbor Oaks Apartments”) to the extent that Optimum misappropriated any insurance claims in connection with the Arbor Oaks Apartments. Mr. Poleg was an indirect and passive investor in Optimum and had no operational or managerial control over Optimum. Optimum was contractually responsible to use certain insurance proceeds to improve the Arbor Oaks Apartments or reduce its debt and Optimum had failed to do so. As a result of the Indemnity and Guarantee, Mr. Poleg was contractually bound to pay for any misappropriation of funds by Optimum, irrespective that Mr. Poleg was a passive investor of Optimum.

 

10.3 Conflicts of Interest

 

Certain of the directors and/or officers of the Company serve as directors and/or officers of other companies or have shareholdings in other companies. Such associations may give rise to conflicts of interest from time to time. To the knowledge of the Company, there are no known existing or potential material conflicts of interest between the Company and any director or officer of the Company.

 

Any conflicts of interest will be subject to and governed by the law applicable to directors’ and officers’ conflicts of interest and fiduciary duties, including the procedures prescribed by the BCBCA respecting disclosable interests. The BCBCA requires, among other things, that directors and officers of the Company, who are also directors or officers of, or who have a material interest in, a party which enters into a material contract or transaction with the Company, or otherwise have a material interest in a material contract or transaction entered into by the Company, must disclose their interest and, in certain instances, refrain from voting on any resolution of the Board to approve the contract or transaction.

 

Item 11. PROMOTERS

 

11.1 Promoters

 

Tamir Poleg may be considered a Promoter of the Company based on his role as founder of Real Technology Broker Ltd. Other than as described in this AIF, no Promoter of the Company has received or will receive anything of value, including money, property, contracts, options, or rights of any kind from the Company for acting as a Promoter of the Company. Mr. Poleg beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, or exercises control or direction over 7,641,973 Common Shares representing 3.7% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares as of the date of this AIF. Mr. Poleg also has 8,178,019 Stock Options that are currently exercisable for Common Shares at a ratio of one Common Share for each Stock Option.

 

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Item 12. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS AND REGULATORY ACTIONS

 

12.1 Legal Proceedings

 

From time to time, the Company may be involved in disputes, claims, litigation or regulatory inquiries that arise in the ordinary course of its business. Other than as described herein, the Company does not believe that the outcome of any of these individual existing legal or regulatory proceedings to which it is a party will have a material adverse effect on its results of operations, financial condition or overall business in each case, taken as a whole.

 

In December 2023, the Company was named as a defendant in a putative class action lawsuit, captioned Umpa v. The National Association of Realtors, et al., which was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. The Umpa Class Action alleges that certain real estate brokerages, including the Company, participated in practices that resulted in inflated buyer broker commissions, in violation of federal antitrust laws. On April 7, 2024, the Company entered into a settlement agreement to resolve the Umpa Class Action on a nationwide basis. This settlement conclusively addresses all claims asserted against the Company in the Umpa Class Action, releasing the Company, its subsidiaries, and affiliated agents from these claims. The settlement does not constitute an admission of liability by the Company, nor does it concede or validate any of the claims asserted in the litigation. Pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement, the Company paid $9.25 million into a qualified settlement fund following the court’s preliminary approval of the settlement agreement.

 

Additionally, the Company agreed to implement specific changes to its business practices. These changes include clarifications about the negotiability of commissions, prohibitions on claims that buyer agent services are free, and the inclusion of listing broker compensation offers in communications with clients. The Company also agreed to develop training materials to support these practice changes. The settlement agreement received final court approval on October 31, 2024, and will take effect following the appeals process. There were no changes to the settlement agreement between preliminary and final approval. The Company does not foresee the settlement terms having a material impact on its future operations.

 

On June 14, 2024, the Company was named as a defendant in a putative class action lawsuit, captioned Kyle Miholich v. The Real Brokerage Inc., et al., which was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. The Miholich Class Action alleges that real estate agents acting as independent contractors to the Company under an Independent Contractor Agreement sent text messages that violated the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. The Company’s policies require the independent contractor real estate agents to comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. The plaintiffs are seeking certification of the Miholich Class Action, injunctive relief prohibiting future violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, monetary damages for each alleged statutory violation and reimbursement of their litigation costs and attorneys’ fees. The Company will vigorously defend against the claims asserted in the Miholich Class Action, and the Company is unable to predict the outcome of the Miholich Class Action or whether an outcome unfavorable to the Company would have a material adverse effect on its results of operations or financial condition.

 

Other than as described herein, Real is neither a party to, nor is any of its property the subject matter of, any material legal proceedings, nor are any such proceedings known to Real to be contemplated by any party during the financial year ended December 31, 2024 or during the period commencing January 1, 2025 to the date of this AIF.

 

12.2 Regulatory Actions

 

There have been no penalties or sanctions imposed against the Company by a court during the financial year ended December 31, 2024, or during the period commencing January 1, 2025 to the date of this AIF. There have been no other penalties or sanctions imposed by a court or regulatory body against the Company that would likely be considered important to a reasonable investor in making an investment decision. The Company has not entered into any settlement agreement before a court relating to securities legislation or with a securities regulatory authority during the financial year ended December 31, 2024, or during the period commencing January 1, 2025 to the date of this AIF.

 

Item 13. INTEREST OF MANAGEMENT AND OTHERS IN MATERIAL TRANSACTIONS

 

13.1 Interest of Management and Others in Material Transactions

 

No director or executive officer of the Company or a Person or company that is the direct or indirect beneficial owner of, or who exercises control or direction over, more than 10% of any class or series of the Company’s outstanding voting securities, nor any of their respective associates or Affiliates have any material interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction within the last three (3) years before the date of this AIF, or in any proposed transaction, that has materially affected or will materially affect the Company or a subsidiary of the Company.

 

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Item 14. TRANSFER AGENTS AND REGISTRARS

 

14.1 Transfer Agents and Registrars

 

The transfer agent and registrar of the Company is Computershare Investor Services Inc., located at 100 University Avenue, 8th Floor, Toronto, ON M5J 2Y1 and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. located at 150 Royall Street, Canton, MA 02021.

 

14.2 Material Contracts

 

Except for contracts entered into in the ordinary course of business, the only material contract entered into by the Company within the most recently completed financial year and through to the date of this AIF, or prior thereto and that is still in effect as of the date hereof, is the Investor Rights Agreement.

 

Additional details with respect to the terms of the Investor Rights Agreement is included elsewhere in this AIF. Copies of any material contracts are available on the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.

 

Item 15. INTERESTS OF EXPERTS

 

15.1 Interests of Experts

 

Brightman Almagor Zohar & Co., a firm in the Deloitte Global Network (the “Auditor”), whose principal office is located at Azrieli Center, Derech Menachem Begin 132, Tel Aviv, Israel, 6701101, are the auditors of the Company and have confirmed that they are independent with respect to the Company within the meaning of the relevant rules and related interpretations prescribed by the relevant professional bodies in Canada, Israel and any applicable legislation or regulations.

 

The Auditor has confirmed that neither they nor any of their directors, officers, employees or partners have any registered or beneficial interests, direct or indirect, in any securities or other property of the Company or the Company’s associates or affiliates.

 

Item 16. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

16.1 Audit Committee Information

 

The purposes of the Audit Committee are to assist the Board in its oversight of the integrity of the Company’s financial statements, the Company’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, the qualifications and independence of the Company’s independent auditors, and the performance of the independent auditors and the Company’s internal audit function.

 

The overall purpose of the Audit Committee is to provide oversight of the Company’s financial management and the design and implementation of an effective system of internal financial controls, to review and report to the Board on the integrity of the financial statements of the Company, and to oversee, report on and make recommendations to the Board in respect of financial and non-financial risks faced by the Company. The Audit Committee has specific responsibilities relating to the Company’s financial reports, external auditors, internal controls, regulatory reports and returns, and legal and compliance matters that have a material impact on the Company. In fulfilling its responsibilities, the Audit Committee meets regularly with the external auditors and members of management.

 

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Audit Committee Charter

 

The Board has adopted a written charter for the Audit Committee, which is disclosed in Appendix A to this AIF.

 

Composition of the Audit Committee

 

The Audit Committee is comprised of four directors: Larry Klane (Chair), Vikki Bartholomae, Atul Malhotra, Jr. and Susanne Sandler. Each member of the Audit Committee is financially literate and independent, as such terms are defined in NI 52-110.

 

Each of the Audit Committee members has an understanding of the accounting principles used to prepare the Company’s financial statements, experience preparing, auditing, analyzing or evaluating comparable financial statements and experience as to the general application of relevant accounting principles, as well as an understanding of the internal controls and procedures necessary for financial reporting.

 

The Audit Committee has the primary function of fulfilling its responsibilities in relation to reviewing the integrity of the Company’s financial statements, financial disclosures and internal controls over financial reporting; monitoring the system of internal control; monitoring the Company’s compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, selecting the external auditor for Shareholder approval; reviewing the qualifications, independence and performance of the external auditor; and reviewing the qualifications, independence and performance of the Company’s internal auditors. The Audit Committee has specific responsibilities relating to the Company’s financial reports; the external auditor; the internal audit function; internal controls; regulatory reports and returns; legal or compliance matters that have a material impact on the Company; and the Company’s whistleblowing procedures. In fulfilling its responsibilities, the Audit Committee meets regularly with the internal and external auditor and key management members. The full text of the Audit Committee’s charter is disclosed in Appendix A to this AIF.

 

Relevant Education and Experience

 

Each member of the Audit Committee is financially literate and, collectively, the Audit Committee has the education and experience to fulfill the responsibilities outlined in the Audit Committee Charter. The following is a description of the education and experience of each member of the Audit Committee that is, in addition to such member’s general business experience, relevant to the performance of his or her responsibilities as a member of the Audit Committee.

 

Larry Klane – Chair of the Audit Committee

 

Larry Klane is an independent director, co-founder of an investment firm, and prior CEO and business leader of an array of wholesale and retail financial services businesses globally. In addition to his executive experience, Mr. Klane has served on eleven corporate boards - six public boards and five private boards. In addition to The Real Brokerage Inc., Mr. Klane currently serves on the boards of Goldman Sachs Bank USA and Navient Corporation (Nasdaq: NAVI). Previously, Mr. Klane served on the Board of Bottomline Technology (USA) and earlier in his career as Chairman of the Board and CEO of Korea Exchange Bank and as a director of Aozora Bank, publicly traded banks in Korea and Japan, respectively. Prior to leading Korea Exchange Bank, Mr. Klane served as President of the Global Financial Services division of Capital One Financial Corporation. Mr. Klane joined Capital One in 2000 to help lead the company’s transformation to a diversified financial services business. His responsibilities during his tenure included a broad range of consumer and business finance activities in the United States, Europe and Canada. He oversaw all merger and acquisition activities. Prior to Capital One, Mr. Klane was a Managing Director at Deutsche Bank and ran the Corporate Trust and Agency Services business acquired from Bankers Trust. Earlier in his career, Mr. Klane spent a decade in a variety of U.S. and overseas consulting and strategy roles. Mr. Klane qualifies as an audit committee financial expert under SEC rules. In January 2014, Mr. Klane co-founded Pivot Investment Partners, a private investment firm focused on investing in a select set of high potential financial technology companies. Mr. Klane received his MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business and earned his undergraduate degree from Harvard College. In 2007, Mr. Klane was nominated by the President of the United States to sit on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.

 

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Vikki Bartholomae – Member of the Audit Committee

 

Vikki Bartholomae joined The Real Brokerage Inc.’s board of advisors in January 2021 to continue her service to real estate agents. A recognized industry leader, Ms. Bartholomae previously served as Chief of Agent Success at Side and President at eXp Realty, where she helped eXp Realty grow from 500 agents to 15,000 agents in three years. Ms. Bartholomae also worked as team leader and agent throughout her career with Tarbell Realtors, Disney Vacation Development and Keller Williams. Ms. Bartholomae has extensive experience coaching real estate agents and in brokerage operations. Ms. Bartholomae is a writer and speaker, and holds a masters degree from Regent University.

 

Atul Malhotra Jr. – Member of the Audit Committee

 

Atul Malhotra Jr. joined The Real Brokerage Inc. team as a Director in December 2020. He is currently a Managing Director on the investment team at Insight Partners, a global technology investor based in New York City. He serves as a board member for multiple Insight portfolio companies. Mr. Malhotra received a BBA from the University of Michigan’s Stephen M. Ross School of Business, graduating with high distinction.

 

Susanne Greenfield Sandler – Member of the Audit Committee

 

Susanne Greenfield Sandler joined the Board in June 2023. Since January 2024, Ms. Sandler has served as the General Manager, Fintech at Mews, a growth stage technology company that provides SaaS and Fintech services to the travel industry. From 2020 to 2022, Ms. Sandler served as General Manager of Apalon, a subscription mobile app business owned by technology conglomerate IAC Inc. (NASDAQ:IAC). Prior to Apalon, from 2014 to 2017, Ms. Sandler served as Director and then Vice President of Corporate Development at Booking Holdings, becoming Vice President of Global Strategy in 2017. Since 2021, Ms. Sandler has been a member of the Supervisory Board of HomeToGo, a business-to-consumer marketplace and business-to-business software provider for vacation rentals. Ms. Sandler graduated Magna Cum Laude from NYU’s Stern School of Undergraduate Business with a double major in finance and accounting.

 

Audit Committee Oversight

 

Since the commencement of the financial year ended December 31, 2024, and to the date of this AIF, there has not been a recommendation of the Audit Committee to nominate or compensate an external auditor which was not adopted by the Board.

 

Reliance on Certain Exemptions

 

Since the commencement of the financial year ended December 31, 2024 and to the date of this AIF, the Company has not relied on:

 

  i. the exemption in section 2.4 of NI 52-110 (De Minimis Non-audit Services),
     
  ii. the exemption in subsection 6.1.1(5) of NI 52-110 (Events Outside Control of Member),
     
  iii. the exemption in subsection 6.1.1(6) of NI 52-110 (Death, Incapacity or Resignation), or
     
  iv. an exemption from the requirements of NI 52-110, in whole or in part, granted under Part 8 of NI 52-110 (Exemptions).

 

Prior to the Company’s listing on the NASDAQ, it had relied on the exemption provided for in section 6.1 of NI 52-110, Part 5 (Reporting Obligations).

 

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Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures

 

The Audit Committee will pre-approve all non-audit services to be provided to the Company by the external auditors, as required by the Audit Committee Charter. The Audit Committee may delegate to one or more independent members the authority to pre-approve non-audit services, so long as the pre-approval is presented to the full Audit Committee at its first scheduled meeting following such pre-approval.

 

External Auditor Service Fees

 

    Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2024 (US$)     Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2023 (US$)  
Audit Fees (1)     600,000       215,000  
Audit-Related Fees (2)     nil       nil  
Tax Fees (3)     95,000       86,650  
All Other Fees (4)     nil       nil  
Total     695,000       301,650  

 

Notes:

 

(1) “Audit Fees” include fees necessary to perform the annual audit of the Company’s consolidated financial statements and for review of tax provisions and for accounting consultations on matters reflected in the financial statements. Audit Fees also include audit or other attest services required by legislation or regulation, such as comfort letters, consents, reviews of securities filings and statutory audits.
(2) “Audit-Related Fees” include services that are traditionally performed by the auditor. These audit-related services include employee benefit audits, due diligence assistance, accounting consultations on proposed transactions, internal control reviews and audit or attest services not required by legislation or regulation.
(3) “Tax Fees” include fees for all tax services other than those included in “Audit Fees” and “Audit-Related Fees”. This category includes fees for tax compliance, review of the Company’s transfer pricing arrangements, tax planning and tax advice. Tax planning and tax advice includes assistance with tax audits and appeals, tax advice related to mergers and acquisitions and requests for rulings or technical advice from tax authorities.
(4) “All Other Fees” include all other non-audit services.

 

Additional information relating to the Company may be found on the Company’s SEDAR+ profile at www.sedarplus.ca and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov.

 

Additional information, including directors’ and officers’ remuneration and indebtedness, principal holders of the Company’s securities and securities authorized for issuance under the Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan, the Predecessor Omnibus Incentive Plan, the Predecessor Stock Option Plan and the Predecessor RSU Plan is contained in the Company’s management information circular for its annual meeting of Shareholders held on June 9, 2023. Additional information is also provided in the Company’s financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis for its most recently completed financial year.

 

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Appendix A

Audit Committee Charter

 

The Real Brokerage Inc.

 

Purpose of the Committee

 

The Audit Committee (the “Committee”) is a committee of the board of directors (the “Board”) of The Real Brokerage Inc. (the “Company”) to which the Board has delegated its responsibility for the oversight of the following:

 

  oversee the Company’s accounting and financial reporting processes, systems of internal control, financial statement audits and the integrity of the Company’s financial statements;
     
  manage the selection, retention, engagement terms, fees, qualifications, independence, and performance of the registered public accounting firms engaged as the Company’s independent outside auditors for the purpose of preparing or issuing an audit report or performing audit services (the “Independent Auditors”), with the Independent Auditors reporting directly to the Committee;
     
  the Company’s risk management policies and procedures.

 

and has charged the Committee with the responsibility of recommending, for approval of the Board, the audited financial statements, interim financial statements and other mandatory disclosure releases containing financial information.

 

The primary objectives of the Committee, with respect to the Company and its subsidiaries, are as follows:

 

  to oversee the accounting and financial reporting processes and the audits of the financial statements of the Company and to assist the directors of the Company (the “Directors”) in meeting their responsibilities in respect of the preparation and disclosure of the financial statements of the Company and related matters;
     
  to provide an open avenue of communication among the Company’s auditors, financial and senior management and the Board and internal audit;
     
  to ensure the Independent Auditors’ independence and review and appraise their performance;
     
  to increase the credibility and objectivity of financial reports; and
     
  to facilitate in depth discussions between Directors on the Committee, management and Independent Auditors.

 

 

Management is responsible for preparing the Company’s financial statements, and the Independent Auditors are responsible for auditing those financial statements. The Committee in carrying out its responsibilities believes its policies and procedures should remain flexible, in order to best react to changing conditions and circumstances, to the extent permitted by applicable law and stock exchange listing requirements. The Committee should take the appropriate actions to set the overall corporate tone for high quality financial reporting, sound business risk practices, and ethical behavior.

 

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Composition

 

The members of the Committee, including the Chair, will be members of the Board appointed by, and will serve at the discretion of, the Board. Vacancies occurring on the Committee will be filled by the Board in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(c)(4). Resignation or removal of a Committee member from the Board for any reason will automatically constitute resignation or removal from the Committee.

 

The Committee will be comprised of at least three Directors or such greater number as the Board may determine from time to time and all members of the Committee shall be “independent” (as such term is used in National Instrument 52-110 – Audit Committees (“NI 52-110”) and in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(a)(2)) and meet the criteria for independence set forth in Rule 10A-3(b)(1) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (subject to the exemptions provided for therein).

 

All of the members of the Committee must be able to read and understand fundamental financial statements, including a Company’s balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, as required by Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(c)(2)(A) and be “financially literate” (as defined in NI 52- 110) unless the Board determines that an exemption under NI 52-110 from such requirement in respect of any particular member is available and determines to rely thereon in accordance with the provisions of NI 52-110. No member of the Committee will have participated in the preparation of the financial statements of the Company or any current subsidiary of the Company at any time during the past three years. At least one member of the Committee will satisfy the applicable financial-sophistication requirements and must have past employment experience in finance or accounting, requisite professional certification in accounting, or any other comparable experience or background which results in the individual’s financial sophistication as described in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605(c)(2)(A), including being or having been a chief executive officer, chief financial officer or other senior officer with financial oversight responsibilities. The Board shall from time to time designate one of the members of the Committee to be the chairperson of the Committee (the “Chair”).

 

Authority

 

The Committee will have access to all Company books, records, facilities and personnel as deemed necessary or appropriate by any member of the Committee. If the Committee concludes that it must retain legal, accounting or other outside advisors, it may do so and determine compensation for those advisors at the Company’s expense. The Committee may also pay any ordinary administrative expenses it deems appropriate in carrying out its duties at the expense of the Company. The Committee will have authority to require that any of the Company’s personnel or outside advisors attend any meeting of the Committee or meet with any member of the Committee or any of its advisors.

 

The Chair shall have the delegated authority to act on behalf of the Committee in connection with

 

(1) approval of the retention of outside service providers and advisors (including negotiation and execution of their engagement letters), (2) preapproval of audit or non-audit services, (3) reviewing with management the Company’s proposed earnings press releases and other financial information and guidance regarding the Company’s results of operations provided publicly, (4) approval of payment of expenses incurred by the Committee described in the previous paragraph, and (5) as may otherwise be determined by the Committee. The preapproval of non-audit services by the Chair pursuant to the authority granted herein must be presented to the Committee at its first scheduled meeting following such pre-approval.

 

Meetings and Administrative Matters

 

Unless otherwise determined by the Committee, each regularly scheduled meeting will conclude with an in camera session that excludes members of management. As part of its responsibility to foster open communication, the Committee will meet periodically with management, internal audit and the Independent Auditors in separate in camera sessions.

 

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  The Committee shall meet at least four times per year and/or as deemed appropriate by the Committee Chair. As part of its job to foster open communication, the Committee will meet at least annually with management and the Independent Auditors in separate sessions, and at such other times as the Independent Auditor and/or the Committee consider appropriate. The Chief Financial Officer of the Company shall attend meetings of the Committee, unless otherwise excused from all or part of any such meeting by the Chair.
     
  Meeting materials shall be circulated to Committee members and relevant management personnel along with background information on a timely basis prior to the Committee meetings.
     
  A quorum for meetings of the Committee will be a majority of its members, and the rules for calling, holding, conducting and adjourning meetings of the Committee will be the same as those governing the Board unless otherwise determined by the Committee or the Board.
     
  The Chair will preside at all meetings of the Committee, unless the Chair is not present, in which case the members of the Committee that are present will designate from among such members the Chair for purposes of the meeting.
     
  At all meetings of the Committee, every resolution shall be decided by a majority of the votes cast. In case of an equality of votes, the Chair of the meeting shall be entitled to a second or casting vote.
     
  The minutes of the Committee meetings shall accurately record the decisions reached and the minutes (which may be in draft form) shall be distributed to the Committee members with copies to the Board, the Chief Financial Officer or such other officer acting in that capacity, and the Independent Auditor.
     
  The Committee may invite such officers, directors and employees of the Company and its subsidiaries, if any, as it sees fit from time to time to attend at meetings of the Committee and assist in the discussion and consideration of the matters being considered by the Committee.
     
  Any issues arising from these meetings that bear on the relationship between the Board and management should be communicated to the Lead Director of the Board by the Committee Chair.

 

Mandate and Responsibilities

 

The Committee’s responsibilities are for oversight, as described under “Purpose” above. The members of the Committee are not employees of the Company, and they do not perform management’s or any Independent Auditors’ functions. The Committee relies on the expertise and knowledge of management, the internal audit, and any Independent Auditors in carrying out its oversight responsibilities. Management is responsible for preparing accurate and complete financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) or International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”), as applicable, preparing periodic reports, and establishing and maintaining appropriate accounting principles and financial reporting policies and satisfactory internal control over financial reporting. The Independent Auditors will audit the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements and, when required, the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting and review the Company’s quarterly financial statements.

 

The Committee shall have the following responsibilities and is intended to be a guide and to remain flexible to account for changing circumstances and needs. Accordingly, the Committee may depart from or supplement such responsibilities, and establish policies and procedures, to the extent permitted by applicable law and stock exchange listing requirements.

 

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Independent Auditor Oversight:

 

1. Hiring and Selecting Independent Auditors

 

  be directly responsible for the appointment, compensation, retention and oversight of the work of any registered public accounting firm engaged for the purpose of preparing or issuing an audit report or performing other audit, review or attest services of the Company, and each such registered public accounting firm must report directly to the Committee. The appointment of auditors will also require approval of the Board and Shareholders;
     
  require the Independent Auditors to report directly to the Committee;
     
  review annually the performance of the Independent Auditors who shall be ultimately accountable to the Board and the Committee as representatives of the shareholders of the Company;
     
  be directly responsible for overseeing the work of the Independent Auditors engaged for the purpose of issuing an auditors’ report or performing other audit, review or attestation services for the Company, including the resolution of disagreements between management and the Independent Auditor regarding financial reporting;
     
  review management’s recommendation for the appointment of Independent Auditors and recommend to the Board appointment of Independent Auditors and the compensation of the Independent Auditors;
     
  review the terms of engagement of the Independent Auditors, including the appropriateness and reasonableness of the auditors’ fees;
     
  when there is to be a change in auditors, review the issues related to the change and the information to be included in the required notice to securities regulators of such change; and
     
  review annually with the Independent Auditors their plan for their audit and, upon completion of the audit, their reports upon the financial reports of the Company and its subsidiaries;

 

2. Approving Audit and Non-Audit Engagements

 

  propose appropriate funding to compensate the Company’s registered public accounting firm and advisors employed by the audit committee, to pay for ordinary administrative expenses of the audit committee and to fund or pay any other applicable items so as to satisfy Nasdaq Listing Rule 5605 and Rule 10A-3(b)(5);
     
  review and pre-approve all audit and audit-related services and the fees and other compensation related thereto, and any non-audit services, provided by the Company’s Independent Auditors and consider the impact on the independence of the auditors; the pre-approval requirement is waived with respect to the provision of non-audit services if:
     
    ● the aggregate amount of all such non-audit services provided to the Company constitutes not more than five percent (5%) of the total amount of fees paid by the Company to its Independent Auditors during the fiscal year in which the non-audit services are provided;
     
    ● such services were not recognized by the Company at the time of the engagement to be non-audit services; and
     
    ● such services are promptly brought to the attention of the Committee by the Company and approved prior to the completion of the audit by the Committee or by one or more members of the Committee who are members of the Board to whom authority to grant such approvals has been delegated by the Committee;
     
    provided the pre-approval of the non-audit services is presented to the Committee’s first scheduled meeting following such approval, such authority may be delegated by the Committee to one or more independent members of the Committee;

 

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3. Auditor Independence

 

  obtain annually, a formal written statement of Independent Auditors setting forth all relationships between the Independent Auditors and the Company and confirming their independence from the Company;
     
  review and discuss with the Independent Auditors any disclosed relationships or services that may impact the objectivity and independence of the Independent Auditors; and
     
  take, or recommend that the full Board take, appropriate action to oversee the independence of the Independent Auditors;

 

Financial Review and Disclosure

 

 

review the Company’s financial statements and reports and any related management’s discussion and analysis (“MD&A”), any annual and interim earnings press releases before the Company publicly discloses this information and any reports or other financial information (including quarterly financial reports), which are submitted to any governmental body, or to the public, including any certification, report, opinion, or review rendered by the Independent Auditors; the process should include but not be limited to:

 

  reviewing changes in accounting principles and policies, or in their application, which may have a material impact on the current or future years’ financial statements;
     
  reviewing significant accruals, reserves or other estimates;
     
  reviewing accounting treatment of unusual or non-recurring transactions;
     
  ascertaining compliance with covenants under loan agreements;
     
  reviewing financial reporting relating to asset retirement obligations;
     
  reviewing disclosure requirements for commitments and contingencies;
     
  reviewing adjustments raised by the Independent Auditors, whether or not included in the financial statements;
     
  reviewing unresolved differences between management and the Independent Auditors;
     
  obtain explanations of significant variances with comparative reporting periods;
     
  understand Independent Auditors’ views about qualitative aspects of the Company’s significant accounting practices and the reasonableness of significant judgements and estimates (including material changes in estimates);

 

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  all known and likely misstatements identified during the audit (other than those the Independent Auditors believe to be insignificant);
     
  any other matters that the Independent Auditors must communicate to the Committee under applicable accounting or auditing standards.

 

  review the financial reports and related information included in prospectuses, MD&A, information circular-proxy statements and annual information forms and all public disclosure containing audited or unaudited financial information (including, without limitation, annual and interim earnings press releases and any other press releases disclosing earnings or financial results) before release and prior to Board approval. The Committee must be satisfied that adequate procedures are in place for the review of the Company’s disclosure of all other financial information and will periodically assess the adequacy of those procedures;
     
  with respect to the financial reporting process:

 

     
  in consultation with the Independent Auditors, review with management the integrity of the Company’s financial reporting process, both internal and external;
     
  consider the Independent Auditors’ judgments about the quality and appropriateness of the Company’s accounting principles as applied in its financial reporting;
     
  consider and approve, if appropriate, changes to the Company’s auditing and accounting principles, practices and financial statement presentation, as suggested by the Independent Auditors and management including:

 

  critical accounting policies and practices;
     
  alternative accounting policies available under GAAP or IFRS, as applicable;
     
  any other significant reporting issues and judgements, significant regulatory, legal, and accounting initiatives, or developments that may have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements, compliance programs, and policies.

 

     
  review significant judgments made by management in the preparation of the financial reports and the view of the Independent Auditors as to appropriateness of such judgements.
     
  following completion of the annual audit, review separately with management and the Independent Auditors any significant difficulties encountered during the course of the audit, including any restrictions on the scope of work or access to required information;
     
  review any significant disagreement among management and the Independent Auditors regarding financial reporting;
     
  review with the Independent Auditors and management the extent to which changes and improvements in financial or accounting practices have been implemented
     
  review financial reporting relating to risk exposure and risk management policies and procedures of the Company (i.e., hedging, litigation and insurance),

 

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Earnings Announcements

 

The Committee will review and discuss with management and the Independent Auditors any proposed earnings press release and other financial information regarding the Company’s results of operations provided publicly.

 

Internal Control and Procedures

 

1 Review and approve the annual audit plan of the Company’s internal audit team and discuss with that team the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company’s scope, staffing, and general audit approach.
   
2 Review any significant reports prepared by the Company’s internal auditors, as well as management’s response. The Vice President of internal audit and controls will also report to the Chairman of the Committee and be evaluated by the Committee.
   
3 Confer with management and the Independent Auditors concerning the scope, design, adequacy and effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting and the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures. The Committee will review reports on significant findings and recommendations with respect to internal controls over financial reporting, together with management responses and any special audit steps adopted in light of any material control deficiencies.
   
4 Monitor the effectiveness of the Company’s information system controls and security, including a periodic review of the Company’s cybersecurity and other information technology risks, controls, initiatives and action plans

 

Compliance Oversight

 

Oversee procedures for receiving, retaining and investigating (i) the receipt, retention and treatment of complaints received by the Company regarding accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters; and (ii) the confidential, anonymous submission by employees of the Company of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters.

 

In addition, the Committee will oversee procedures for receiving, retaining, and investigating any “ethics” complaints or submissions delegated to the Committee by the Board.

 

Ethical Compliance

 

Review the results of management’s efforts to monitor compliance with the Company’s programs and policies designed to ensure compliance with applicable laws and stock exchange listing requirements, including the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.

 

Related Party Transactions

 

Review and approve, in accordance with the Company’s policies, any related party transaction as defined in Item 404 of Regulation S-K.

 

Certain Finance Matters

 

Review, oversee and establish policies where appropriate for finance matters pertaining to: tax audits, proceedings and strategy; material financing plans; investments and treasury risks; corporate insurance coverage; and liquidity risk, foreign currency and investment risk policies.

 

Other Legal, Compliance and Finance Matters

 

Review with management legal and regulatory compliance any actual, pending or threatened legal or financial matters that could significantly affect the Company’s business or financial statements or as otherwise deemed appropriate by the Committee or other matters that the Committee feels are important in fulfilling its responsibilities. Review risk management policies and procedures.

 

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Committee Self-Assessment and Charter Review

 

The Committee will conduct an annual review and assessment of its performance, effectiveness and contribution.

 

The Committee will conduct that review and assessment in such manner as it deems appropriate and report the results to the Board.

 

The Committee will also review and assess the adequacy of this Charter on an annual basis, taking into account all legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to the Committee, as well as any best practice guidelines recommended by regulators, and will recommend any required or desirable changes to the Board.

 

Reporting to the Board

 

The Committee will regularly report to the Board on all significant matters it has considered and addressed and with respect to such other matters that are within its responsibilities, including any matters approved by the Committee or recommended by the Committee for approval by the Board.

 

Approved by the Board of Directors on November 4, 2024

 

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Exhibit 99.2

 

 

 

 

Table of Contents

 

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID No. 1197) 2
   
Consolidated Financial Statements:  
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets 5
   
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss 6
   
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity 7
   
Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows 8
   
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements 9-33

 

1

 

 

 

To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of The Real Brokerage Inc.

 

Opinion on the Financial Statements

 

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of The Real Brokerage Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the related consolidated statements of comprehensive loss, changes in equity, and cash flows, for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2024, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “financial statements”). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2024, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.

 

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 6, 2025 expressed an unqualified opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

Critical Audit Matter

 

The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current-period audit of the financial statements that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relates to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below, providing separate opinions on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.

 

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Revenue Share — Refer to Note 2W and Note 4 to the financial statements.

 

Critical Audit Matter Description

 

The Company has a revenue sharing plan where its agents can receive additional commission income from real estate transactions consummated by agents they have attracted to the Company. Amount paid to agents under the revenue sharing plan is based on (1) the number of qualifying agents attracted to the Company and (2) the amount earned by the Company from real estate transactions consummated by such agents.

 

Revenue share calculation is based on multi-tiered compensation structure and limited to maximum amount to be paid per agent attracted to the Company. The calculation is done in internally developed system and is based on conditions determined in the revenue sharing plan.

 

We identified revenue share expense as a critical audit matter because of the complexity of the automated calculations, significant volume of data and multiple parameters involved in the calculation of revenue share expenses. This required an increased extent of audit effort to audit and evaluate the accuracy of revenue share expenses recorded under the revenue sharing plan.

 

How the Critical Audit Matter Was Addressed in the Audit

 

Our audit procedures related to revenue share included the following, among others:

 

With the assistance of our IT specialists, we:
     
Identified the significant system used to process revenue share transactions and tested the general IT controls over the system, including testing of user access controls, change management controls, and IT operations controls.
     
Performed testing of automated controls for the system calculation of revenue share and the system determination of qualifying active agents.
     
We selected samples of agents and tested their association with the respective attracting agent by reading independent contractor agreements and tested appropriateness of the agent as a qualifying agent by obtaining evidence of agents reaching the required sales transaction volume.
     
For a sample of revenue share expenses, we performed detail testing by recalculating the revenue sharing allocation in accordance with the terms of the revenue sharing plan and traced underlying transactions data to third party documents such as settlement statements or residential purchase agreements.

 

/s/Brightman Almagor Zohar & Co

Certified Public Accountants

A Firm in the Deloitte Global Network

 

Tel Aviv, Israel

 

March 6, 2025

 

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2014.

 

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

To the shareholders and the Board of Directors of The Real Brokerage Inc.

 

Opinion on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of The Real Brokerage Inc. and subsidiaries (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.

 

We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2024, of the Company and our report dated March 6, 2025, expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements.

 

Basis for Opinion

 

The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

 

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

 

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

 

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

 

/s/Brightman Almagor Zohar & Co

Certified Public Accountants

A Firm in the Deloitte Global Network

 

Tel Aviv, Israel

 

March 6, 2025

 

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THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars)

 

    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
    As of  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
ASSETS            
CURRENT ASSETS                
Cash and cash equivalents   $ 23,376     $ 14,707  
Restricted cash     24,089       12,948  
Investments in financial assets     9,449       14,222  
Trade receivables     14,235       6,441  
Other receivables     117       63  
Prepaid expenses and deposits     1,645       2,132  
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS     72,911       50,513  
NON-CURRENT ASSETS                
Intangible assets, net     2,575       3,442  
Goodwill     8,993       8,993  
Property and equipment, net     2,116       1,600  
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS     13,684       14,035  
TOTAL ASSETS     86,595       64,548  
                 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY                
CURRENT LIABILITIES                
Accounts payable     1,374       571  
Accrued liabilities     25,939       13,374  
Customer deposits     24,089       12,948  
Other payables     3,050       302  
TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES     54,452       27,195  
NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES                
Warrants liability     -       269  
TOTAL NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES     -       269  
TOTAL LIABILITIES     54,452       27,464  
Commitments and contingencies            
                 
EQUITY                
EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS                
Common Shares, $0 par value, unlimited Common Shares authorized, 202,941 Shares issued and 202,499 outstanding (in thousands) at December 31, 2024; and 183,605 Shares issued and 183,430 outstanding (in thousands) at December 31, 2023     -       -  
Additional Paid in Capital     138,639       115,504  
Deficit     (104,746 )     (78,205 )
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)     708       (167 )
Treasury stock, at cost, 442 and 175 Common Shares (in thousands) at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively     (2,455 )     (257 )
EQUITY ATTRIBUTABLE TO OWNERS     32,146       36,875  
Non-controlling interests     (3 )     209  
TOTAL EQUITY     32,143       37,084  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY     86,595       64,548  

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS
(Expressed in thousands of U.S. dollars, except for per share amounts)

 

    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Revenues   $ 1,264,639     $ 689,158  
Cost of Sales     1,149,898       626,285  
Gross Profit     114,741       62,873  
                 
General and administrative expenses     61,084       42,913  
Marketing expenses     57,477       38,611  
Research and development expenses     12,156       7,359  
Settlement of litigation     9,250       -  
Operating Expenses     139,967       88,883  
Operating Loss     (25,226 )     (26,010 )
                 
Other income (expenses), net     496       (587 )
Finance expenses, net     (1,723 )     (619 )
Net Loss     (26,453 )     (27,216 )
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests     88       285  
Net Loss Attributable to the Owners of the Company     (26,541 )     (27,501 )
Other comprehensive income/(loss), Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:                
Unrealized gain on investments in financial assets     81       330  
Foreign currency translation adjustment     794       (28 )
Total Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Owners of the Company     (25,666 )     (27,199 )
Total Comprehensive Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest     88       285  
Total Comprehensive Loss     (25,578 )     (26,914 )
Loss per share                
Basic and diluted loss per share   $ (0.14 )   $ (0.15 )
Weighted-average shares, basic and diluted     191,172       178,127  

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
(U.S. dollar in thousands)

 

    Additional Paid in Capital     Deficit     Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)    

Treasury

Stock

    Equity Attributable to Owners     Non-Controlling Interests     Total Equity  
Balance at, January 1, 2024     115,504       (78,205 )     (167 )     (257 )     36,875       209       37,084  
Total net income (loss)     -       (26,541 )     -       -       (26,541 )     88       (26,453 )
Total other comprehensive income (loss)     -       -       875       -       875       -       875  
Distributions to non-controlling interests     -       -       -       -       -       (300 )     (300 )
Acquisitions of commons shares for Restricted Share Unit (RSU) plan     -       -       -       (36,283 )     (36,283 )     -       (36,283 )
Release of treasury shares     (34,085 )     -       -       34,085       -       -       -  
Exercise of stock options     6,275       -       -       -       6,275       -       6,275  
Exercise of warrants     862       -       -       -       862       -       862  
Shares withheld for taxes     (2,832 )     -       -       -       (2,832 )     -       (2,832 )
Equity-settled share-based payment     52,916       -       -       -       52,916       -       52,916  
Balance at, December 31, 2024     138,639       (104,746 )     708       (2,455 )     32,146       (3 )     32,143  
                                                         
Balance at, January 1, 2023     94,531       (50,704 )     (469 )     (14,962 )     28,396       263       28,659  
Total net income (loss)     -       (27,501 )     -       -       (27,501 )     285       (27,216 )
Total other comprehensive income (loss)     -       -       302       -       302       -       302  
Distributions to non-controlling interests     -       -       -       -       -       (339 )     (339 )
Acquisitions of commons shares for Restricted Share Unit (RSU) plan     -       -       -       (2,865 )     (2,865 )     -       (2,865 )
Release of treasury shares     (17,570 )     -       -       17,570       -               -  
Exercise of stock options     502       -       -       -       502       -       502  
Shares withheld for taxes     (362 )     -       -       -       (362 )     -       (362 )
Equity-settled share-based payment     38,403       -       -       -       38,403       -       38,403  
Balance at, December 31, 2023     115,504       (78,205 )     (167 )     (257 )     36,875       209       37,084  

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.

 

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THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
(U.S. dollar in thousands)

 

    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
OPERATING ACTIVITIES                
Net Loss   $ (26,453 )   $ (27,216 )
Adjustments for:                
Depreciation and amortization     1,396       1,128  
Impairment of goodwill     -       723  
Equity-settled share-based payments     52,916       38,403  
Finance costs     376       64  
Change in fair value of warrants liability     600       27  
Changes in operating asset and liabilities:                
Contingent consideration     -       (600 )
Trade receivables     (7,794 )     (4,894 )
Other receivables     (54 )     11  
Prepaid expenses and deposits     487       (1,603 )
Accounts payable     803       97  
Accrued liabilities     12,565       7,752  
Customer deposits     11,141       5,467  
Other payables     2,748       (382 )
NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES     48,731       18,977  
                 
INVESTING ACTIVITIES                
Purchase of property and equipment     (1,045 )     (629 )
Purchase of financial assets     (1,692 )     (6,847 )
Sale of financial assets     6,546       847  
NET CASH PROVIDED BY (USED IN) INVESTING ACTIVITIES     3,809       (6,629 )
                 
FINANCING ACTIVITIES                
Purchase of common shares for Restricted Share Unit (RSU) Plan     (36,283 )     (2,865 )
Payment of employee taxes on certain share-based arrangements     (2,832 )     (362 )
Proceeds from exercise of stock options     6,275       502  
Distributions to non-controlling interest     (300 )     (339 )
NET CASH USED IN FINANCING ACTIVITIES     (33,140 )     (3,064 )
                 
Net change in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash     19,400       9,284  
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of year     27,655       18,327  
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents     410       44  
CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH BALANCE, ENDING BALANCE   $ 47,465     $ 27,655  
                 
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES:                
Warrants exercised     862       -  

 

The accompanying notes form an integral part of the consolidated financial statements

 

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THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

1. BUSINESS

 

Description of Business

 

The Real Brokerage Inc. (“Real” or the “Company”) is a growing real estate technology company located in the United States and Canada. As a licensed real estate brokerage, the Company’s revenue is generated primarily by processing real estate transactions which entitle us to commissions. The Company pays a portion of its commission revenue to real estate agents who are affiliated with the Company. The Company is taking a first principles approach to redefining the role of a real estate brokerage in the lives of agents and within the broader housing ecosystem. The Company focuses on developing technology to enhance real estate agent performance, while aiming to build a scalable, efficient brokerage operation that allows for technologically supported brokerage oversight that is not dependent on a cost-heavy brick and mortar presence in the markets in which the Company operates. The Company’s goal is to establish itself as the destination brokerage for agents, by offering a combination of technology, support, and financial incentives. The Company’s vision is to transform home buying under the guidance of an agent through an integrated consumer technology product, while growing its ancillary services, including mortgage broker and title services. In addition, the Company plans to expand its suite of tools and products tailored for agents, including Company-branded financial products.

 

The consolidated operations of Real include the subsidiaries of Real, including those involved in the brokerage, title, mortgage broker, and wallet operations.

 

Common Shares

 

On May 24, 2023, the Company announced that it renewed its NCIB pursuant to which, Real may purchase up to approximately 9.0 million Common Shares, representing approximately 5% of the total 180 million Common Shares issued and outstanding as of May 18, 2023. On May 14, 2024, the Company announced that it renewed its NCIB again pursuant to which Real may purchase up to approximately 9.47 million Common Shares, representing approximately 5% of the total 189 million Common Shares issued and outstanding as of May 1, 2024. Purchases are made at prevailing market prices and may be conducted during the twelve-month period ended May 28, 2025.

 

The NCIB is being conducted to acquire Common Shares for the purposes of satisfying restricted share unit (each, an “RSU”) obligations. The Company appointed CWB Trust Services (the “Trustee”) as the trustee for the purposes of arranging the acquisition of Common Shares and to hold the Common Shares in trust for the purposes of satisfying RSU payments as well as to deal with other administrative matters. Through the Trustee, RBC Capital Markets was engaged to undertake purchases under the NCIB.

 

On June 15, 2021, the Company’s Common Shares commenced trading on the NASDAQ under the symbol “REAX”. On July 26, 2022, the Company’s Common Shares commenced trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange (the “TSX”) under the symbol “REAX”.

 

On July 28, 2023, the Company announced that its application for a voluntary delisting of its Common Shares from the TSX had been approved by the Company’s Board of Directors and the TSX. The Common Shares were delisted from the TSX effective as of close of markets on August 11, 2023. The Common Shares continue to be listed and traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol “REAX”.

 

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THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

 

The significant accounting policies described below have been applied consistently to all periods presented.

 

A. Basis of preparation

 

These consolidated financial statements have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”).

 

B. Basis of consolidation

 

The consolidated financial statements incorporate the financial statements of the Company, its wholly-owned subsidiaries and entities in which we have a controlling voting interest in. Intercompany transactions and balances are eliminated upon consolidation.

 

Consolidation of a subsidiary begins when the Company obtains control over the subsidiary and ceases when the Company loses control of the subsidiary. Specifically, the results of subsidiaries acquired or disposed of during the year are included in profit or loss from the date the Company gains control until the date when the Company ceases to control the subsidiary.

 

Where necessary, adjustments are made to the financial statements of subsidiaries to ensure subsidiaries’ accounting policies are in line with Company’s accounting policies.

 

All intragroup assets and liabilities, equity, income, expenses, and cash flows relating to transactions between the members of the Company and its subsidiaries are eliminated on consolidation.

 

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THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

C. Use of estimates

 

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The Company regularly evaluates estimates and assumptions related to legal contingencies, income taxes, revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, intangible assets, goodwill and deferred income tax asset valuation allowances. The Company bases its estimates and assumptions on current facts, historical experience and various other factors that it believes to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities and the accrual of costs and expenses that are not readily apparent from other sources. The actual results experienced by the Company may differ materially and adversely from the Company’s estimates. To the extent there are material differences between the estimates and the actual results, future results of operations will be affected.

 

D. Certain significant risks and business uncertainties

 

We operate in the residential real estate industry and are a technology-focused company. Accordingly, we are affected by a variety of factors that could have a significant negative effect on our future financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. These factors include: negative macroeconomic factors affecting the health of the residential real estate industry, negative factors disproportionately affecting markets where we derive most of our revenue, intense competition in the residential real estate industry, changes in prevailing interest rates, maintaining and managing rapid growth, industry changes as the result of certain class action lawsuits or government investigations and maintaining compliance with laws and regulations.

 

Certain financial instruments, primarily cash and cash equivalents and investments, potentially subject us to concentrations of credit risk. We generally place our cash and cash equivalents and investments with major financial institutions we deem to be of high-credit-quality in order to limit our credit exposure. We maintain our cash accounts with financial institutions where deposits exceed federal insurance limits. Credit risk in regard to accounts receivable is spread across a large number of customers.

 

E. Functional and presentation currency

 

These consolidated financial statements are presented in U.S. dollars, which is the Company’s functional currency. All amounts have been rounded to the nearest thousands of dollars, unless otherwise noted.

 

F. Foreign currency

 

Foreign currency transactions and balances

 

Transactions in foreign currencies are initially recognized in the financial statements using exchange rates prevailing on the date of transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated to the relevant functional currency at the exchange rates prevailing at the reporting date. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies that are measured at fair value are retranslated to the functional currency at the exchange rate at the date that the fair value was determined. Non-monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency and measured at historical cost are translated at the exchange rate prevalent at the date of transaction. Foreign currency differences arising on translation are recognized in the statements of comprehensive loss for determination of net profit or loss during the period.

 

Foreign operations

 

The assets and liabilities of foreign operations, including goodwill and fair value adjustments arising on acquisition, are translated to the functional currency at exchange rates at the reporting date. The income and expenses of foreign operations and cash flows are translated using average exchange rates during the period. Such differences are included in accumulated other comprehensive income. When a foreign operation is disposed of, in part or in full, the relevant amount within accumulated other comprehensive income is transferred to profit or loss.

 

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THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

G. Operating segments

 

The Company uses judgement in determining its operating segments by taking into consideration the Chief Operating Decision Maker’s (“CODM”) assessment of overall performance and decisions such as resource allocations and delegation of authority.

 

The segment information disclosed in these consolidated Financial Statements reflects historical results consistent with the identifiable reportable segments of The Real Brokerage Inc. and financial information that the CODM reviews to evaluate segmental performance and allocate resources among the segments. The CODM is the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.

Detailed segment information is disclosed in Note 5.

 

H. Revenue from contracts with customers

 

The Company generates substantially all its revenue from commissions generated from the sale of real estate properties. Other sources of revenue relate to ancillary services.

 

The Company is contractually obligated to provide services for the fulfillment of transfer of real estate between buyers and sellers. The Company satisfies its performance obligations through closing of a transaction and provides services between the agents and buyers and sellers as a principal. Accordingly, the Company recognizes revenues in the gross commission amount of consideration, to which it expects to be entitled to.

 

Please see Note 3 for more information about the Company’s revenues from contracts with customers.

 

Performance obligations and revenue recognition policies

 

Revenue is measured based on the consideration specified in a contract with a customer. The Company recognizes revenue upon the satisfaction of its performance obligation when it transfers control over a good or service to a customer.

 

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THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

The following table provides information about the nature and timing of the satisfaction of performance obligations in contracts with customers, including significant payment terms, and related revenue recognition policies.

 

SCHEDULE OF NATURE AND TIMING OF THE SATISFACTION OF PERFORMANCE OBLIGATIONS IN CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS 

Type of product or service   Nature of timing of satisfaction of performance obligations including significant payment terms   Revenue recognition policies
Commissions from real estate contracts   Customers obtain control of real estate property on the closing date, which is ordinarily when consideration is received   Revenue is recognized at a point in time as the purchase agreement is closed and the sale is executed
Title Fees (Escrow and Title Insurance)   Customers obtain control of real estate property on the closing date, which is ordinarily when consideration is received   Revenue is recognized at a point in time when the transaction is closed and paid
Mortgage Broker   Customers obtain control of real estate property on the closing date, which is ordinarily when consideration is received   Revenue is recognized at a point in time when the loan has been funded
Wallet   Transactions based fees are recognized when the service is performed, while interest income from deposit and credit lines is recognized over time as it accrues based on the effective interest rate   Revenue is recognized either at a point in time or over time depending on the nature of the service provided

 

I. Cost of Sales

 

Cost of Sales represents real estate commissions paid to the Company’s agents, as well as to outside brokerages in Canada, and Title Fee Expenses.

 

J. Share-based compensation

 

The Company’s real estate agents receive remuneration in the form of share-based compensation, whereby those agents are entitled to restricted share units. In addition, the Company grants its employees and members of the board of directors’ remuneration in the form of share-based compensation, whereby employees and the board of directors render services in consideration for equity instruments.

 

Share-based payment arrangements

 

The grant-date fair value excluding the effect of non-market equity-settled share-based payment arrangements granted to employees is generally recognized as an expense, with a corresponding increase in equity, over the vesting period of the awards. The amount recognized as an expense is adjusted to reflect the number of awards for which the related service and non-market performance conditions are expected to be met, such that the amount ultimately recognized is based on the number of awards that meet the related service and non-market performance conditions at the vesting date.

 

For awards that vests in tranches subject only to a service condition (e.g., time-based vesting), the Company recognizes compensation cost over the requisite service period for each separately-vesting tranche as though each tranche of the award is, in substance, a separate award.

 

Restricted share unit plan

 

Under the restricted share unit plans, eligible participants receive restricted share units (RSUs), which generally vest over a period of up to four years. The expense in relation to RSUs earned in recognition of service performance conditions is recognized at grant-date fair value during the applicable vesting period based on the best available estimate of the number of equity instruments expected to vest with a corresponding increase in equity. Non-bonus RSUs granted under the agent stock purchase plan are fully vested at grant date. The expense in relation to such RSUs is recognized at grant-date fair value with a corresponding increase in equity. Please see Note 7.D for more information about the Company’s restricted share unit.

 

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THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

The Company also awards performance-based RSUs which require certain conditions, communicated within each individual award, to be met for vesting to occur. Expense related to the issuance of performance-based RSUs is recorded over the vesting period, is initially based on the fair value of the award on the grant date, and is subsequently remeasured at each reporting date based upon the probability that the performance target will be met.

 

Forfeiture rates are based on historical experience and are adjusted in subsequent periods for differences in actual forfeitures from those estimated. The Company’s forfeiture assumptions serve to reduce the unamortized grant date fair value of outstanding awards as well as the associated stock-based compensation expense. As awards are actually forfeited, the number of awards outstanding is reduced, and the remaining unamortized grant date fair value is compared to assumed forfeiture levels. True-up adjustments are made as deemed necessary. For the years presented, the Company assumed a 2% forfeiture rate on Share-based payment arrangements and RSU awards.

 

K. Income tax

 

The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method pursuant to ASC 740, Income Taxes. Under this method, the Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is recorded for deferred tax assets if it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized based on all available positive and negative evidence.

 

Tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions are recognized when it is more likely than not that a tax position will be sustained during an audit. Interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits are included within the provision for income tax.

 

L. Property and equipment

 

Recognition and measurement

 

Items of property and equipment are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. If significant parts of an item of property and equipment have different useful lives, then they are accounted for as separate items (significant components) of property and equipment.

 

Any gain or loss on disposal of an item of property and equipment is recognized in profit or loss.

 

Depreciation

 

Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost of items of property and equipment less their estimated residual values using the straight-line method over their estimated useful lives and is recognized in profit or loss.

 

The estimated useful lives of property and equipment for current and comparative periods are as follows:

 

 SCHEDULE OF ESTIMATED USEFUL LIVES OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

Computer hardware and software:   5 years
Furniture and fixtures:   5-10 years

 

Depreciation methods, useful lives and residual values are reviewed at each reporting date and adjusted, if appropriate.

 

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THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

M. Research and Development

 

Research and development expense consists primarily of salaries and benefits, share based compensation, and other related expenses. The Company expenses research and development costs as incurred and record them in Research and development expenses, except as described under Note 2N below.

 

N. Software Development Costs

 

Software development costs include costs to develop software to be used solely to meet internal needs and applications used to deliver our services. These software development costs meet the criteria for capitalization once the preliminary project stage is complete and it is probable that the project will be completed and the software will be used to perform the function intended. Capitalized amounts are presented under property and equipment.

 

O. Available for sale debt securities

 

Debt securities that the Company doesn’t have the intent and ability to hold to maturity and aren’t held principally for the purpose of selling them in the near term are classified as available for sale. Debt securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value and subject to impairment testing. Other than impairment losses, unrealized gains and losses are reported, net of the related tax effect, in other comprehensive income. Upon sale, realized gains and losses are reported in net income.

 

P. Fair Value Measurements

 

The fair value of a financial instrument is the amount that could be received upon the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Financial assets are marked to bid prices and financial liabilities are marked to offer prices. Fair value measurements do not include transaction costs. The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the quality and reliability of the information used to determine fair values. Categorization within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The fair value hierarchy is defined into the following three categories:

 

Input Level   Definitions
Level 1   Inputs are quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (these are observable market inputs).
Level 2   Inputs are inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability (includes quoted market prices for similar assets or identical or similar assets in markets in which there are few transactions, prices that are not current or prices that vary substantially).
Level 3   Inputs are unobservable inputs that reflect the entity’s own assumptions in pricing the asset or liability (used when little or no market data is available).

 

Refer to Note 15 for further information regarding the Companies fair value measurements.

 

Q. Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash

 

In the consolidated balance sheets, cash and bank balances comprise cash (i.e. cash on hand and demand deposits) and cash equivalents. Cash equivalents consist primarily of money market fund and other short-term (generally with original maturity of three months or less), highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value. Cash equivalents are held for the purpose of meeting short-term cash commitments rather than for investment or other purposes.

 

Bank balances for which use by the Company is subject to third party contractual restrictions are included in Restricted cash in the consolidated balance sheets. Restricted cash consists of cash held in escrow by the Company’s brokers and agents on behalf of real estate buyers. The Company recognizes a corresponding customer deposit liability until the funds are released. Once the cash is transferred from escrow, the Company reduces the respective customers’ deposit liability.

 

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THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash reported within the consolidated balance sheet that sum to the total of the same amounts shown on the statement of cash flows.

 SCHEDULE OF RECONCILIATION OF CASH, CASH EQUIVALENTS AND RESTRICTED CASH 

         
    As of  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Cash and Cash Equivalents   $ 23,376     $ 14,707  
Restricted Cash     24,089       12,948  
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash, ending balance   $ 47,465     $ 27,655  

 

R. Goodwill

 

Goodwill represents the excess of the consideration paid over the estimated fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination. The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment on an annual basis in the fiscal fourth quarter or on an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not indicate that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. Generally, this evaluation begins with a qualitative assessment to determine if the fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not less than its carrying value. The test for impairment requires management to make judgments relating to future cash flows, discount and growth rates and economic and market conditions.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we performed an assessment of goodwill related to our previous business acquisition which resulted in an impairment charge for the year ended December 31, 2023 (See Note 11).

 

S. Intangible Assets

 

The Company’s intangible assets are finite lived and consist primarily of customer relationships. Determining the fair value of the intangible assets acquired requires management’s judgment, often utilizes third-party valuation specialists, and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions with respect to the timing and amounts of future cash flows, discount rates, replacement costs, and asset lives, among other estimates.

 

The judgments made in the determination of the estimated fair value assigned to the intangible assets acquired and the estimated useful life of each asset could significantly impact our consolidated financial statements in periods after the acquisition, such as through depreciation and amortization expense.

 

The Company evaluates its intangible assets for recoverability and potential impairment, or as events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may be impaired.

 

The Company’s intangible assets are finite lived and consist primarily of customer relationships which is amortized on a straight-line basis over its useful life of 5 years.

 

T. Impairment

 

The Company periodically evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used when events and circumstances warrant such a review. The carrying value of a long-lived asset is considered impaired when the anticipated undiscounted cash flow from such asset is less than its carrying value. When assets are considered impaired, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the long-lived asset. Fair value is determined primarily using the anticipated cash flows discounted at a rate commensurate with the risk involved.

 

U. Leases

 

At the inception of a contract, the Company assesses whether the contract is, or contains, a lease. A contract is, or contains, a lease if the contract conveys the right to control the use of an identified asset for a period of time in exchange for consideration.

 

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THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

The Company recognizes a right-of-use asset and a lease liability at the lease commencement date. The right-of-use asset is initially measured at cost, which comprises the initial amount of the lease liability adjusted for any lease payments made at or before the commencement date, plus any initial direct costs incurred and an estimate of costs to dismantle and remove the underlying asset or to restore the underlying asset or the site on which it is located, less any lease incentives received.

 

The right-of-use asset is subsequently depreciated over the lease term. In addition, the right-of-use asset is periodically reduced by impairment losses, if any, and adjusted for certain remeasurements (i.e. changes in lease term) of the lease liability.

 

The lease liability is initially measured at the present value of lease payments that are not paid at the commencement date, discounted using the interest rate implicit in the lease or, if that rate cannot be readily determined, the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. Generally, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate as the discount rate.

 

The Company applies the short-term lease recognition exemption to leases that have a lease term of 12 months or less from the commencement date. Lease payments on short-term leases are recognized as expenses on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

 

As of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2024, the Company has no outstanding long term operating or finance lease arrangements for which a right of use asset or lease liability were recognized.

 

V. Business combinations

 

The Company allocates the purchase price of an acquired company, including when applicable, the fair value of contingent consideration between tangible and intangible assets acquired and liabilities assumed from the acquired businesses based on estimated fair values, with any residual of the purchase price recorded as goodwill.

 

Estimating fair values requires significant judgments, estimates and assumptions including but not limited to: discount rates, future cash flows and the economic lives of acquired intangible assets. These estimates are based on historical experience and information obtained from the management of the acquired companies, and are inherently uncertain.

 

W. Revenue Share

 

The Company has a revenue sharing plan where its agents can receive additional commission income from real estate transactions consummated by agents they have attracted to the Company. The amount paid to agents under the revenue sharing plan is based on (1) the number of qualifying agents attracted to the Company and (2) the amount earned by the Company from real estate transactions consummated by such agents. Brokers are eligible for earning 1% of the revenue share that is generated by transactions closed in their states. Revenue share expenses are included as part of Marketing Expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss.

 

X. Warrants Accounting

 

Warrants are a financial instrument that allow the holder to purchase stock of the issuer at a specified price during the warrant term.

 

Liability Classified

 

The Company classifies a warrant to purchase shares of its common stock as a liability on its consolidated balance sheets when either:

 

a) the warrant is a freestanding financial instrument which is either mandatorily redeemable, may require the repurchase of the Company’s shares, or the Company has an obligation to issue a variable number of shares which monetary value is based solely or predominately on any one of the following:

 

i) a fixed monetary amount known at inception.

 

ii) variations in something other than fair value of the shares.

 

iii) variations inversely related to changes in fair value of the shares.

 

b) the warrant is a freestanding financial instrument that isn’t indexed to the companies own stock or doesn’t meet the criteria for equity classification per the guidance within ASC 815-40.

 

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THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

Each liability classified warrant is initially recorded at fair value on date of grant using the Black-Scholes model and net of issuance costs, and it is subsequently re-measured to fair value at each subsequent balance sheet date. Changes in fair value of the warrant are recognized as a component of other income (expense), net in the consolidated statement of operations and comprehensive loss. The Company will continue to adjust the liability for changes in fair value until the earlier of the exercise or expiration of the warrant.

 

Y. Treasury Share

 

Company shares held by the Company are recognized at cost of purchase and presented as a deduction from equity. Any gain or loss arising from a purchase, sale, issue or cancellation of treasury shares is recognized directly in equity.

 

Z. Advertising Costs

 

Advertising costs are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs are included in marketing expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.

 

Advertising costs for the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023 were $3,500 thousand and $2,087 thousand respectively.

 

AA. Litigation

 

The Company is subject to various legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business, some of which involve claims for damages that are substantial in amount. The Company is also from time to time subject to legal proceedings outside the ordinary course. Some of these matters may be covered by insurance, which contain deductibles, exclusions, claim limits and aggregate policy limits. While the ultimate liability for these legal proceedings cannot be determined, the Company uses judgment in the evaluation of claims and the need for accrual for loss contingencies quarterly. The Company records an accrual for litigation related losses where the likelihood of loss is both probable and estimable. The Company accrues legal fees for litigation as the legal services are provided.

 

BB. Accounting policy developments

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncement

 

The Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU’) 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures”. This ASU does not alter the methodology employed by the Company in identifying its operating segments, aggregating those operating segments or applying the quantitative thresholds to determine its reportable segments. Instead, the new ASU adds required disclosures concerning significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to or easily computed from information regularly provided to by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) and included within the Company’s reported measure of segment profit or loss, as well as certain other disclosures. The new ASU also allows disclosure of multiple measures of segment profitability if those measures are used to allocate resources and assess performance by the CODM. Furthermore, certain annual disclosures will be required on an interim basis. The new ASU is effective for annual financial statements of public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and in interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The new guidance should be adopted retrospectively unless impracticable. The Company has adopted ASU 2023-07 retrospectively beginning from January 1, 2023.

 

New Accounting Pronouncements

 

In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”), to require disaggregated information about a reporting entity’s effective tax rate reconciliation, as well as information on income taxes paid. The new requirements should be applied on a prospective basis with an option to apply them retrospectively. ASU 2023-09 will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

 

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THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (DISE) requiring additional disclosure of the nature of expenses included in the income statement. The new standard requires disclosures about specific types of expenses included in the expense captions presented on the face of the income statement as well as disclosures about selling expenses. DISE will be effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026 with early adoption permitted. The Company is evaluating the impact this ASU will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

 

3. REVENUE

 

In the following table, revenue (in thousands) from contracts with customers is disaggregated by major service lines.

 SCHEDULE OF REVENUE STREAMS AND DISAGGREGATION OF REVENUE FROM CONTRACTS WITH CUSTOMERS 

         
    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Main revenue streams                
Commissions     1,255,799       684,873  
Title     4,788       2,990  
Mortgage Broker Income     4,010       1,295  
Wallet     42       -  
Total Revenue     1,264,639       689,158  

 

4. EXPENSES BY NATURE

 

The following table presents a breakdown of operating expenses (in thousands):

 SCHEDULE OF BREAKDOWN OF OPERATING EXPENSES 

         
    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Cost of Sales     1,149,898       626,285  
                 
Operating Expenses                
General and Administrative Expenses     61,084       42,913  
Salaries and Benefits     27,081       18,940  
Stock Based Compensation     9,324       8,607  
Administrative Expenses     3,816       3,244  
Professional Fees     16,437       8,425  
Depreciation Expense     1,396       1,128  
Other General and Administrative Expenses     3,030       2,569  
Marketing Expenses     57,477       38,611  
Salaries and Benefits     1,048       767  
Stock Based Compensation for Employees     29       14  
Stock Based Compensation for Agents     10,077       7,780  
Revenue Share     42,727       27,905  
Other Marketing and Advertising Cost     3,596       2,145  
Research and Development Expenses     12,156       7,359  
Salaries and Benefits     6,400       3,749  
Stock Based Compensation     949       440  
Other Research and Development     4,807       3,170  
Settlement of Litigation     9,250       -  
Total Operating Expenses     139,967       88,883  
Total Cost of Sales and Operating Expenses     1,289,865       715,168  

 

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THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

Finance Expenses

 

The following table provides a detailed breakdown of Finance costs (in thousands) as reported in the consolidated statement of comprehensive loss:

 SCHEDULE OF FINANCE COST 

Description        
    For the Year Ended  
Description   December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Change in Fair Value of Warrants Liability     600       27  
Realized Losses (Gains)     -       (3 )
Bank Fees     747       527  
Finance Costs     376       68  
Total Finance Expenses     1,723       619  

 

5. OPERATING SEGMENTS DISCLOSURES

 

Segment information aligns with how the Chief Operating Decision Maker (“CODM”), the Chief Executive Officer, manages the business and allocates resources into four operating segments:

 

  North American Brokerage: generates revenue by processing real estate transactions which entitles the Company to commissions.
     
  One Real Title: generates revenue by offering title insurance and closing services for residential and/or commercial transactions.
     
  One Real Mortgage: derives revenue from premiums associated with facilitating mortgage transactions between borrowers and lenders.
     
  Real Wallet: derives revenue from fees associated with the program and the offering of financial products.

 

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THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

The Company determines an operating segment if a component (i) engages in business activities from which it earns revenues and incurs expenses, (ii) has discrete financial information and is (iii) regularly reviewed by the CODM. Once operating segments are identified, the Company performs a quantitative analysis of the current and historic revenues and profitability for each operating segment, together with a qualitative assessment to determine if operating segments have similar operating characteristics.

 

The Company has determined that it operates as a single reporting segment - North American Brokerage which comprises of more than 90% of Group’s total revenue and income (loss) from operations. The other three segments One Real Title, One Real Mortgage and Real Wallet are not considered as reporting segments as their revenue and net loss do not meet quantitative threshold set for reporting segments. These three segments are disclosed in an ‘other segments’ category below.

 

The presentation in this note for prior periods has been restated following the retrospective adoption of ASU 2023-07.

 

The CODM uses revenues, gross profit and operating income (loss) as key metrics to evaluate the operating and financial performance of a segment, identify trends affecting the segments, develop projections and make strategic business decisions. All segments follow the same basis of presentation and accounting policies as those described throughout the Notes to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements included herein. The following table provides information about the Company’s reportable segments (in thousands).

 SCHEDULE OF OPERATING SEGMENT 

   

North American

Brokerage

    Other Segments     Total  
    For the Year Ended December 31, 2024  
    North American Brokerage     Other Segments     Total  
Revenues     1,255,799       8,840       1,264,639  
Cost of Sales     1,147,072       2,826       1,149,898  
Gross Profit     108,727       6,014       114,741  
                         
Operating Expenses(1)(2)     128,953       11,014       139,967  
Operating Loss     (20,226 )     (5,000 )     (25,226 )
                         
Reconciliation of profit or loss (segment profit/(loss))                        
Other income (expenses), net                     496  
Finance expenses, net                     (1,723 )
Net Loss                     (26,453 )

 

1 Operating expenses includes General and administrative expenses, Marketing expenses, Research and development expenses, and Settlement of litigation.

 

2 Operating expenses includes Revenue share expense of approximately 42,727 thousand and is recorded in the North American Brokerage segment.

 

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THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

   

North American

Brokerage

    Other Segments     Total  
    For the Year Ended December 31, 2023  
    North American Brokerage     Other Segments     Total  
Revenues     684,873       4,285       689,158  
Cost of Sales     625,016       1,269       626,285  
Gross Profit     59,857       3,016       62,873  
                         
Operating Expenses(1)(2)     81,395       7,488       88,883  
Operating Loss     (21,538 )     (4,472 )     (26,010 )
                         
Reconciliation of profit or loss (segment profit/(loss))                        
Other income (expenses), net                     (587 )
Finance expenses, net                     (619 )
Net Loss                     (27,216 )

 

1 Operating expenses includes General and administrative expenses, Marketing expenses, and Research and development expenses.

 

2 Operating expenses includes Revenue share expense of approximately 27,905 thousand and is recorded in the North American Brokerage segment.

 

Segment revenue reported above represents revenue generated from external customers. There were no intersegment sales in the current and in the prior year.

 

The assets and liabilities of each segment are not reported to the CODM on a regular basis therefore they are not disclosed in these consolidated financial statements.

 SCHEDULE OF DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION 

Depreciation and Amortization

 

         
    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
North American Brokerage     609       444  
Other Segments     787       684  
Total Company     1,396       1,128  

 

The amount of revenue from external customers, by geography, is shown in the table below:

 SCHEDULE OF REVENUE GEOGRAPHY 

         
    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
United States     1,109,616       573,658  
Canada     155,023       115,500  
Total revenue by region     1,264,639       689,158  

 

Non-current assets, by geography, are shown in the tables below:

 

SCHEDULE OF NON-CURRENT ASSETS BY GEOGRAPHY 

                 
    As of December 31, 2024  
    Canada     Israel     United States     Total  
Non-Current Assets                                
Intangible Assets                 2,575       2,575  
Goodwill                 8,993       8,993  
Property and Equipment     16       11       2,089       2,116  
Total Non-Current Assets     16       11       13,657       13,684  

 

                 
    As of December 31, 2023  
    Canada     Israel     United States     Total  
Non-Current Assets                                
Intangible Assets                 3,442       3,442  
Goodwill                 8,993       8,993  
Property and Equipment     30       11       1,559       1,600  
Total Non-Current Assets     30       11       13,994       14,035  

 

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THE REAL BROKERAGE INC.
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

6. BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE

 

Basic loss per share is computed by dividing the loss for the period by the weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) less any preferred dividends for the period by the weighted average number of Common Shares outstanding plus, any potentially dilutive Common Shares outstanding during the period. The Company does not pay dividends or have participating shares outstanding.

 

The following table outlines the number of Common Shares (in thousands) and basic and diluted loss per share.

 SCHEDULE OF BASIC AND DILUTED LOSS PER SHARE 

         
    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Issued Common Shares,Balance at the beginning of the year     183,605       173,993  
Warrant Exercises     72        
Effect of Treasury Purchases     (4,692 )     (974 )
Release of Shares     2,766       4,646  
Effect of Treasury Issuance     6,469        
Effect of Share Options Exercise     2,952       462  
Weighted-average numbers of  Common Shares     191,172       178,127  
                 
Loss per share                
Basic and diluted loss per share     (0.14 )     (0.15 )

 

The following potential ordinary shares are anti-dilutive and are therefore excluded from the weighted average number of ordinary shares for the purpose of diluted earnings per share.

 SCHEDULE OF ANTI -DILUTIVE WEIGHTED AVERAGE LOSS PER SHARE 

         
    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Options     14,991       21,943  
RSU     24,619       27,609  
Total     39,610       49,552  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

7. SHARE-BASED PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS

 

A. Description of share-based payment arrangements

 

Stock option plan (equity-settled)

 

On January 20, 2016, the Company established a stock option plan (the “Stock Option Plan”) that entitles key management personnel and employees to purchase shares in the Company. Under the Stock Option Plan, holders of vested Options are entitled to purchase Common Shares for the exercise price as determined at the grant date.

 

On February 26, 2022, the Company established an omnibus incentive plan providing for up to 20% of the issued and outstanding Common Shares as of the date thereof (being 35.6 million Common Shares, less RSUs and Options outstanding under other equity inventive plans) to be issued as RSUs or Options to directors, officers, employees, and consultants of the Company (the “Omnibus Incentive Plan”). The Omnibus Incentive Plan was approved by shareholders of the Company on June 13, 2022.

 

In connection with the graduation to the TSX, the Company amended its Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “A&R Plan”) on July 13, 2022, and the Company’s shareholders approved the A&R Plan on June 9, 2023. Pursuant to the A&R Plan, the maximum number of Common Shares issuable pursuant to outstanding Options at any time shall be limited to 15% of the aggregate number of issued and outstanding Common Shares as of the applicable award date less the number of Common Shares issuable pursuant to Options under the A&R Plan or any other security-based compensation arrangement of the Company. In addition, the Company is authorized to grant up to 70,000,000 RSUs pursuant to the A&R Plan. The RSU limit is separate and distinct from the maximum number of Common Shares reserved for issuance pursuant to Options under the A&R Plan.

 

The following table depicts the number of Options granted (in thousands):

 SCHEDULE OF DEPICTS THE NUMBER OF OPTIONS GRANTED 

Grant Date   Number of Options     Vesting Conditions   Contractual Life of Options
Balance January 1, 2023     27,057          
On March, 2023     1,500     16.7% on first anniversary, then quarterly vesting   10 years
On March, 2023     15     3 years quarterly vest   10 years
On June, 2023     65     33.3% on first anniversary, then quarterly vesting   10 years
On August, 2023     85     3 years quarterly vest   10 years
On November, 2023     10     33.3% on first anniversary, then quarterly vesting   10 years
Balance December 31, 2023     28,732          
Balance January 1, 2024     28,732          
On April, 2024     45     3 years vest   10 years
On August, 2024     30     3 years vest   10 years
On November, 2024     25     3 years quarterly vest   10 years
Balance December 31, 2024     28,832          

 

B. Measurement of fair value

 

The fair value of the Options has been measured using the Black-Scholes formula. The Black-Scholes model requires management to make certain assumptions including the expected life of the stock options, volatility and risk-free interest rate. Service and non-market performance conditions attached to the arrangements were not considered in measuring fair value. The weighted-average grant date fair value and the inputs used in the measurement of the fair value at the grant and measurement date were as follows:

 SCHEDULE OF INDIRECT MEASUREMENT OF FAIR VALUE OF SHARES GRANTED DURING PERIOD

    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Share price     $4.31 to $6.50       $1.25 to $1.67  
Expected volatility (weighted-average)     69.4% - 95.0%       95.0% - 108.0%  
Expected life (weighted-average)     3.90 to 10 years       10 years  
Expected dividends     -%       -%  
Risk-free interest rate (based on US government bonds)     4.19 – 4.26%       3.62 – 3.95%  
Weighted-average grant date fair value   $ 5.28     $ 1.28  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

Expected volatility has been based on an evaluation of historical volatility of the company’s share price.

 

C. Reconciliation of outstanding stock-options

 

The following table outlines the number of Options (in thousands) and weighted-average exercise price:

 SCHEDULE OF NUMBER OF OPTIONS AND WEIGHTED AVERAGE EXERCISE PRICES 

    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
    Number of Options     Weighted-Average Exercise Price     Number of Options     Weighted-Average Exercise Price  
Outstanding at beginning of year     21,943     $            0.92       21,746     $            0.87  
Granted     100       5.28       1,675       1.28  
Forfeited/ Expired     (88 )     1.30       (312 )     1.41  
Exercised     (6,964 )     0.60       (1,166 )     0.36  
Outstanding at end of year     14,991     $ 1.09       21,943     $ 0.92  
Exercisable at end of year     11,702       0.96       15,566       0.72  

 

The Options outstanding as of December 31, 2024 had a weighted average exercise price of $1.09 (December 31, 2023: $0.92) and a weighted-average remaining contractual life of 6.6 years (December 31, 2023: 8.8 years).

 

The fair value of stock options vested, and the intrinsic value of stock options exercised are as follows:

SCHEDULE OF FAIR VALUE OF STOCK OPTION VESTED AND THE INTRINSIC VALUE 

    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Fair value of options vested   $ 1.38     $ 1.17  
Intrinsic value of options exercised   $ 4.11     $ 1.16  

 

D. Restricted share unit plan

 

Restricted share unit plan

 

Under the Company’s agent performance grant program, the Company issues RSUs to agents based on an agent meeting certain performance metrics, and successfully attracting other performing agents to the Company. Each RSU, which have a vesting term of up to 3 years and subject to forfeiture in certain circumstances, entitles the holder to one Common Share. The Company recognizes expense from the issuance of these RSUs during the applicable vesting period based upon the best available estimate of the number RSUs expected to vest with a corresponding increase in stock-based compensation reserve. The expense recognized from the issuance of RSU awards for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $9.7 million, and was classified as marketing expense.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

Under the Company’s agent stock purchase program, agents purchase RSUs, which vest immediately, using a percentage of the agent’s commission that is withheld by the Company. Each RSU entitles the holder to one Common Share. The RSUs are expensed in the period in which they are issued with a corresponding increase in equity. Each agent pays the Company 15% of commissions until the commission paid to the Company totals that agent’s “cap” amount (the “Cap”). As an incentive to participate in the program, the Company issues additional RSUs (“Bonus RSUs”) with a value of (i) 15% of the commission withheld if an agent has not met the Cap and (ii) 30% of the commission withheld if an agent has met the Cap. On January 1, 2024, the Company updated the Bonus RSUs structure to matching (i) 10% of the commission withheld if an agent has not met the Cap and (ii) 20% of the commission withheld if an agent has met the Cap. The Bonus RSUs have a one-year vesting term and are subject to forfeiture in certain circumstances. The RSUs purchased under the program are expensed to commissions and other agent-related costs and the Bonus RSUs are expensed to marketing expenses within the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss. RSUs purchased under the program are expensed immediately and Bonus RSUs are amortized over the vesting period with a corresponding increase in stock-based compensation reserve.

 

Stock compensation awards granted to full time employees (“FTEs”) are classified as a general and administrative, research and development, or marketing expense based on the appropriate department within the consolidated statements of comprehensive loss.

 

During the twelve months ended December 31, 2024, the Company granted RSU awards related to 17.8 million common shares with a weighted average grant date fair value of $4.26. Included within the RSU awards granted in 2024 were 1.5 million performance-based awards. There were 23.4 million common shares granted during the twelve months ended December 31, 2023, with a weighted average grant date fair value of $1.43.

 

The following table illustrates the Company’s stock activity (in thousands of units) for the restricted share units under its equity plan. Once fully vested, awards are either settled in stock or the equivalent cash value, as determined in the Company’s discretion.

 SCHEDULE OF STOCK ACTIVITY FOR RESTRICTED SHARE UNIT PLAN 

    Restricted Share Units  
Balance at, December 31, 2022     16,908  
Granted     23,400  
Vested and Issued     (10,631 )
Forfeited     (2,068 )
Balance at, December 31, 2023     27,609  
Granted     17,769  
Vested and Issued     (19,376 )
Forfeited     (1,383 )
Balance at, December 31, 2024     24,619  

 

Stock Based Compensation Expense

 

The following table provides a detailed breakdown of the stock-based compensation expense (in thousands) as reported in the consolidated statement of loss.

 SCHEDULE OF OF EFFECT OF SHARE-BASED PAYMENTS ON ENTITY'S PROFIT OR LOSS 

    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
    Options Expense     RSU Expense     Total     Options Expense     RSU Expense     Total  
Cost of Sales – Agent Stock Based Compensation     -       32,537       32,537       -       21,562       21,562  
Marketing Expenses –Agent Stock Based Compensation     382       9,695       10,077       2,209       5,571       7,780  
Marketing Expenses –FTE Stock Based Compensation     2       27       29       7       7       14  
Research and Development –FTE Stock Based Compensation     24       925       949       142       298       440  
General and Administrative –FTE Stock Based Compensation     1,763       7,561       9,324       5,914       2,693       8,607  
Total Stock Based Compensation     2,171       50,745       52,916       8,272       30,131       38,403  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

8. INVESTMENTS IN AVAILABLE FOR SALE SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE

 

The following table provides a detailed breakdown of short-term investments (in thousands) as reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

 SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENT IN AVAILABLE FOR SALE SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE 

Description   Cost or Amortized Cost December 31, 2023     Cost or Amortized Cost December 31, 2024     Fair
Value December 31, 2023
    Deposit / (Withdraw)     Dividends, Interest & Income     Gross Unrealized Gains / (Losses)     Fair
Value December 31, 2024
 
Cash Investments     6,531       -       6,531       (6,531 )     -       -       -  
Fixed Income     7,274       9,289       7,597       1,212       480       81       9,370  
Investment Certificate     94       79       94       (15 )     -             79  
Total     13,899       9,368       14,222       (5,334 )     480       81       9,449  

 

Investment securities are recorded at fair value. The Company’s investment securities portfolio consists primarily of cash investments, debt securities issued by U.S. government agencies, local municipalities and certain corporate entities. The products in the Company’s investment portfolio have maturity dates ranging from less than one year to over 20 years.

 

The fair value of investment securities is impacted by interest rates, credit spreads, market volatility, and liquidity conditions. Net unrealized gains and losses in the portfolio are included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss).

 

At each balance sheet date, the Company assesses available-for-sale securities in an unrealized loss position to determine whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost is a result of credit losses or other factors, whether the Company expects to recover the amortized cost of the security, the Company’s intent to sell and if it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the securities before the recovery of amortized cost. For the fiscal years ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, no allowance for credit losses was recorded.

 

9. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT

 

Property and equipment, net consisted of the following (in thousands)

 SCHEDULE OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT 

    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
    As of  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Computer hardware and software     3,070       2,082  
Furniture, fixture, and equipment     9       10  
Total property and equipment     3,079       2,092  
Less: accumulated depreciation     (963 )     (492 )
Property and equipment, net     2,116       1,600  

 

For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, depreciation expense was $504 and $316 respectively.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

10. INTANGIBLE ASSETS

 

The Company’s intangible assets are finite lived and consist primarily of customer relationships which is amortized on a straight-line basis over its useful life of 5 years. The below balance includes $25 thousand of indefinite-lived trademarks that are not amortized.

 

Reconciliation of Carrying Amounts (in thousands)

 SCHEDULE OF RECONCILIATION OF CARRYING AMOUNTS OF INTANGIBLE ASSETS

    Intangible Assets  
Cost        
Balance at December 31, 2022     3,933  
Measurement Period Adjustment     530  
Balance at December 31, 2023     4,463  
Additions     25  
Balance at December 31, 2024     4,488  
Accumulated Amortization        
Balance at December 31, 2022     225  
Amortization     796  
Balance at December 31, 2023     1,021  
Amortization     892  
Balance at December 31, 2024     1,913  
         
Carrying Amounts        
Balance at December 31, 2023     3,442  
Balance at December 31, 2024     2,575  

 

As of December 31, 2024, expected amortization related to intangible assets will be;

 SCHEDULE OF EXPECTED AMORTIZATION RELATED TO INTANGIBLE ASSETS 

Expected Amortization      
2025   $ 893  
2026     780  
2027     780  
2028     97  
2029 and thereafter      
Total   $ 2,550  

 

11. GOODWILL

 

We record goodwill associated with acquisitions of businesses when the purchase price of the business exceeds the fair value of the net tangible and intangible assets acquired. We review goodwill for impairment on an annual basis in the fiscal fourth quarter or on an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that indicate goodwill may be impaired.

 

Goodwill impairment is recognized when the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount.

 

The fair value of the reporting unit has been determined using the income approach leveraging discounted cash flows, with the market approach used as a reference.

 

For the year ended December 31, 2024, no impairment charges were recorded as a result of the annual assessment of goodwill.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

For the year ended December 31, 2023, the annual impairment assessment resulted in an impairment charge for the goodwill related to the One Real Title operating segment, recognized as part of the Expetitle transaction, which is presented as part of Other Segment (see Note 5). During the impairment evaluation, the Company determined that actual results had declined significantly from projections. Based on this determination, the Company determined that the estimated fair value was significantly lower than the reporting unit carrying value by $723 thousand book value of One Real Title and the goodwill associated with One Real Title should be impaired.

 SCHEDULE OF GOODWILL 

    Realty Crunch     Expetitle     LemonBrew     Total  
Cost                                
Balance at December 31, 2022     602       8,393       1,267       10,262  
Impairment     -       (723 )     -       (723 )
Adjustments     -       -       (546 )     (546 )
Balance at December 31, 2023     602       7,670       721       8,993  
Impairment     -       -       -       -  
Balance at December 31, 2024     602       7,670       721       8,993  

 

    Realty Crunch     Expetitle     LemonBrew     Total  
Accumulated Impairment Loss at December 31, 2022                        
Goodwill Impairment           723             723  
Accumulated Impairment Loss at December 31, 2023           723             723  
Goodwill Impairment                        
Accumulated Impairment Loss at December 31, 2024           723             723  

 

12. Income Taxes

 INCOME TAXES

The Canada and foreign components of income (loss) before income taxes were as follows for the years ended (in thousands):

SCHEDULE OF INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE INCOME TAXES

 

    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Domestic (CAN)   $ (7,933 )   $ (13,003 )
Foreign (US and IL)     (18,520 )     (14,213 )
Income (loss) before taxes   $ (26,453 )   $ (27,216 )

 

Current income tax expense, deferred income tax expense, and total income tax expense were all $— for both the years ended December 31, 2024, and 2023.

 

A reconciliation of the Company’s statutory income tax rate to the Company’s effective income tax rate is as follows for the years ended:

SCHEDULE OF RECONCILIATION OF EFFECTIVE INCOME TAX RATE

    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Federal statutory rate     27.00 %     27.00 %
Statutory rate differential     (1.87 )%     (0.93 )%
Excess benefits on equity compensation     11.68 %     3.91 %
Change in valuation allowance     (31.80 )%     (24.36 )%
Nondeductible expenses     (4.84 )%     (5.37 )%
Other     (0.17 )%     (0.25 )%
Effective income tax rate     %     %

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

The principal components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities at December 31, 2024 and 2023 are as follows (in thousands):

SCHEDULE OF DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 

    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Deferred tax assets:                
Capitalized Section 174 Costs     4,423       2,461  
Accrued Professional Fees     215        
Stock based compensation     4,997       4,853  
Partnership income     158       128  
Loss on contingency     215       14  
Net Operating Loss Carryforward     13,626       9,291  
Other     2       11  
Total deferred tax assets     23,636       16,758  
Valuation allowance     (22,783 )     (15,771 )
Net deferred tax assets     853       987  

 

    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Deferred tax liabilities:                
Intellectual property   $ (535 )   $ (760 )
Property, plant and equipment     (96 )     (125 )
Software and website development     (138 )     (79 )
Goodwill     (84 )     (23 )
Total deferred tax liabilities     (853 )     (987 )
Net deferred tax assets (liabilities)            

 

The Company regularly assesses the need for a valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets. In making that assessment, the Company considers both positive and negative evidence related to the likelihood of realization of the deferred tax assets to determine, based on the weight of available evidence, whether it is more likely than not that some or all of the deferred tax assets will be realized.

 

In evaluating the need for a valuation allowance, the Company noted that it has generated cumulative losses in recent years. In 2024, the valuation allowance increased by $7.0 million, which differed from the rate reconciliation due to rate differential. The Company will continue to assess the likelihood that the deferred tax assets will be realizable at each reporting period and the valuation allowance will be adjusted accordingly.

 

Net operating loss carryforwards (in thousands):

SCHEDULE OF NET OPERATING LOSS CARRYFORWARDS 

    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
NOL carryforward for Canadian income tax     9,909       6,942  
NOL carryforward for Israeli income tax     8,038       8,666  
NOL carryforward for U.S. federal income tax     37,097       21,975  
NOL carryforward for U.S. state income tax     44,144       23,082  

 

As of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company had net operating loss carryforward amounts of $10 million and $7 million for Canadian income tax purposes, $37 million and $22 million for U.S. federal income tax purposes, $8 million and $9 million for Israeli income tax purposes, and $44 million and $23 million for U.S. state income tax purposes, respectively. Immaterial amounts of both federal and state NOLs will begin to expire in 2034.

 

The Company is subject to ongoing examination by tax authorities in the jurisdictions in which it operates. The Company regularly assesses the status of these examinations and the potential for adverse outcomes to determine the adequacy of the provision for income taxes, as well as the provisions for indirect and other taxes and related penalties and interest. The Company was not subject to examination in any jurisdiction at December 31, 2024.

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

13. CAPITAL AND RESERVES

 

Common Shares

 

All Common Shares rank equally with regards to the Company’s residual assets. The following table is presented in thousands:

SCHEDULE OF COMMON SHARES 

    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Ordinary Shares, Beginning Balance     183,605       179,922  
Stock Options Exercised     5,379       1,231  
Release of Restricted Stock Units     13,820       2,452  
Warrants Exercised     137        
Ordinary Shares, Ending Balance     202,941       183,605  

 

Treasury Stock

 

Treasury Stock is recognized at cost of purchase and presented as a deduction from equity. The following table shows the changes in treasury stock shares for the periods presented in thousands:

SCHEDULE OF CHANGES IN TREASURY STOCK SHARES  

    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Treasury Stock, Beginning Balance     175       5,771  
Repurchases of Common Shares     8,264       1,988  
Issuance of Treasury Stock     (7,997 )     (7,584 )
Treasury Stock, Ending Balance     442       175  

 

14. LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

Real defines capital as its equity. It is comprised of common shares, additional paid in capital, accumulated other comprehensive income, deficit, treasury stock, and non-controlling interests. The Company’s capital management framework is designed to maintain a level of capital that funds the operations and business strategies and builds long-term shareholder value.

 

The Company’s objective is to manage its capital structure in such a way as to diversify its funding sources, while minimizing its funding costs and risks. The Company sets the amount of capital in proportion to the risk and adjusts by considering changes in economic conditions and the characteristic risk of underlying assets. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may repurchase shares, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or issue or repay debt.

 

Real’s objective is met by retaining adequate liquidity to provide the possibility that cash flows from its assets will not be sufficient to meet operational, investing and financing requirements. There have been no changes to the Company’s capital management policies during the years ended December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023.

 

The following table presents the Company’s liquidity (in thousands):

SCHEDULE OF COMPANY’S LIQUIDITY 

    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
    As of  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Cash and Cash Equivalents     23,376       14,707  
Other Receivables     117       63  
Investments in Financial Assets     9,449       14,222  
Total     32,942       28,992  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

15. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS – FAIR VALUE AND RISK MANAGEMENT

 

Accounting classifications and fair value (in thousands)

SCHEDULE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS 

    As of December 31, 2024  
    Carrying Amount     Fair Value  
    Financial Assets at Amortized Cost     Other Financial Liabilities     Total     Level 1     Level 2     Total  
Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value (FV)                                                
Investments in Financial Assets     9,368       -       9,368       9,449       -       9,449  
Total Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value (FV)     9,368       -       9,368       9,449       -       9,449  

 

    As of December 31, 2023  
    Carrying Amount     Fair Value  
    Financial Assets at Amortized Cost     Other Financial Liabilities     Total     Level 1     Level 2     Total  
Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value (FV)                                                
Investments in Financial Assets     13,899       -       13,899       14,222       -       14,222  
Total Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value (FV)     13,899       -       13,899       14,222       -       14,222  
Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (FV)                                                
Warrants     -       269       269       -       269       269  
Total Financial Liabilities Measured at Fair Value (FV)     -       269       269       -       269       269  

 

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NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024 and 2023

 

During the years ended December 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, there have been no transfers between Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3.

 

16. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

 

The Company may have various other contractual obligations in the normal course of operations. The Company is not materially contingently liable with respect to litigation, claims and environmental matters. Any settlement of claims in excess of amounts recorded will be charged to profit or loss as and when such determination is made.

 

In December, 2023, the Company was named as a defendant in a putative class action lawsuit, captioned Umpa v. The National Association of Realtors, et al., which was filed in the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri (the “Umpa Class Action”). The Umpa Class Action alleges that certain real estate brokerages, including the Company, participated in practices that resulted in inflated buyer broker commissions, in violation of federal antitrust laws. On April 7, 2024, the Company entered into a settlement agreement to resolve the Umpa Class Action on a nationwide basis. This settlement conclusively addresses all claims asserted against the Company in the Umpa Class Action, releasing the Company, its subsidiaries, and affiliated agents from these claims. The settlement does not constitute an admission of liability by the Company, nor does it concede or validate any of the claims asserted in the litigation. Pursuant to the terms of the settlement agreement, the Company paid $9.25 million into a qualified settlement fund following the court’s preliminary approval of the settlement agreement.

 

Additionally, the Company agreed to implement specific changes to its business practices. These changes include clarifications about the negotiability of commissions, prohibitions on claims that buyer agent services are free, and the inclusion of listing broker compensation offers in communications with clients. The Company also agreed to develop training materials to support these practice changes. The settlement agreement received final court approval on October 31, 2024, and will take effect following the appeals process. There were no changes to the settlement agreement between preliminary and final approval. The Company does not foresee the settlement terms having a material impact on its future operations.

 

On June 14, 2024, the Company was named as a defendant in a putative class action lawsuit, captioned Kyle Miholich v. The Real Brokerage Inc., et al., which was filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California (“Miholich Class Action”). The Miholich Class Action alleges that real estate agents acting as independent contractors to the Company under an Independent Contractor Agreement sent text messages that violated the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act. The Company’s policies require the independent contractor real estate agents to comply with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. The plaintiffs are seeking certification of the Miholich Class Action, injunctive relief prohibiting future violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, monetary damages for each alleged statutory violation and reimbursement of their litigation costs and attorneys’ fees. The Company will vigorously defend against the claims asserted in the Miholich Class Action, and the Company is unable to predict the outcome of the Miholich Class Action or whether an outcome unfavorable to the Company would have a material adverse effect on its results of operations or financial condition.

 

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Exhibit 99.3

 

 

 

 

Building Your Future, Together

 

 

The Real Brokerage Inc. (the “Company” or “Real”) is a real estate technology company that uses an innovative approach to change the way people buy and sell homes. Real’s model focuses on creating value and financial opportunity for agents, enabling them to deliver a better experience to their clients.

 

Real creates financial opportunities for agents in four key ways:

 

 

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2024 Highlights

 

 

Real was incorporated under the laws of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) on February 27, 2018, and was a capital pool company. On June 5, 2020, the Company acquired all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Real Technology Broker Ltd., a private corporation incorporated under the laws of Israel, and changed its name to The Real Brokerage Inc. On June 15, 2021, the common shares (as defined below) commenced trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market (“NASDAQ”) under the trading symbol “REAX”. The Company’s principal executive office is located at 701 Brickell Avenue, 17th Floor, Miami, Florida, 33131 and its registered office is located at 550 Burrard Street, Suite 2300, Bentall 5, Vancouver, British Columbia. V6C 2B5. The Company is a “reporting issuer” in all of the provinces and territories of Canada.

 

Real provides brokerage services for the real estate market in the United States and Canada. On December 31, 2024, Real was licensed in 50 states and the District of Columbia in the United States and in Alberta, Ontario, British Columbia, and Manitoba, Canada. Real’s fast-growing network of agents allows for strong relationship building, access to a nationwide referral network and seamless expansion opportunities.

 

 

 

 

 

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The Real Brokerage Inc. Management’s

Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

 

March 6, 2025

 

This Management’s Discussion and Analysis (the “MD&A”) provides a discussion of the operations and financial condition of The Real Brokerage Inc. (“Real” or the “Company”) for the period ended December 31, 2024, and 2023. This report should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes for the period ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 (the “Financial Statements”). Unless the context indicates otherwise, references to “Real”, “the Company”, “we”, “us” and “our” in this MD&A refer to The Real Brokerage Inc. and its subsidiaries.

 

Unless otherwise specified herein, financial results, including historical comparatives, contained in this MD&A are based on the Financial Statements, which have been prepared in conformity with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”). All dollar amounts are presented in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated.

 

The purpose of this MD&A is to provide investors with a clear understanding of the Company’s performance, including its strategic initiatives, operational trends, and financial results. It also discusses key developments that may impact future performance and outlines the risks and opportunities that Real faces in the evolving real estate technology landscape.

 

This document includes forward-looking statements that reflect the Company’s expectations, projections, and future plans. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially. Readers are encouraged to review the “Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information” section for further details on these risks.

 

As a growing real estate technology company, Real is focused on expanding its agent network, enhancing its proprietary technology platform, and diversifying its revenue streams through ancillary services. The following sections provide a discussion of our recent developments, operational highlights, financial performance, and future expectations.

 

CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION

 

Some of the statements in this MD&A are forward-looking statements. These statements may constitute “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” under applicable Canadian and United States securities laws (collectively, “forward-looking statements”). These forward-looking statements typically include the words “anticipate,” “believe,” “consider,” “estimate,” “expect,” “forecast,” “intend,” “objective,” “plan,” “predict,” “projection,” “seek,” “strategy,” “target,” “outlook,” “will,” “should,” “could” or other words of similar meaning, as well as statements written in the future tense. Forward-looking statements contained herein may include opinions or beliefs regarding market conditions and similar matters. In many instances, those opinions and beliefs are based upon general observations by members of our management, anecdotal evidence and our experience in the conduct of our businesses, without specific investigations or analyses. Therefore, while they reflect our view of the industries and markets in which we are involved, they should not be viewed as reflecting verifiable views or views that are necessarily shared by all who are involved in those industries or markets. These statements concern expectations, beliefs, projections, plans and strategies, anticipated events or trends and similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts. Without limitation, this MD&A may contain forward-looking statements pertaining to the following:

 

the Company’s capital and organizational structure;
the Company’s expected working capital;
the Company’s business plans and strategies including targets for future growth;
the development of the Company’s business;
expectations regarding the real estate industry;
expectations regarding the development, launch and adoption of new technologies, including Real Wallet, Leo for Clients, and Leo CoPilot, and their expected features;
expectations with respect to future opportunities;
capital expenditure programs and future capital requirements;
supply and demand fundamentals for services of the Company;
the Company’s plans and funding for planned development activities and the expected results of such activities;
the Company’s treatment under governmental and international regulatory regimes; and
the Company’s access to capital and overall strategy and development plans for all of the Company’s assets.

 

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The Real Brokerage Inc. Management’s

Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

The forward-looking statements reflect our current views about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. We wish to caution readers that certain important factors may have affected and could in the future affect our actual results and could cause actual results to differ significantly from what is anticipated by our forward-looking statements. The most important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by our forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to:

 

the impact of macroeconomic conditions on the strength of the residential real estate market;
an extended slowdown in some or all of the real estate markets in which we operate;
the future operational and financial activities of the Company generally;
fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, interest rates, business prospects and opportunities;
the impact of inflation or a higher interest rate environment;
reduced availability or increased cost of mortgage financing for homebuyers;
increased interest rates or increased competition in the mortgage industry;
our inability to successfully execute our strategies, including our strategy regarding Real Wallet, Leo for Clients, Leo CoPilot and our strategy to grow our ancillary mortgage broker and title operations;
Our inability to launch Leo for Clients with all expected features;
the possibility that we will incur nonrecurring costs that affect earnings in one or more reporting periods;
the impact of the industry antitrust litigation on the industry generally and specifically to us with respect to the lawsuit in which we were named, as well as potential future lawsuits in which we are named;
a reduction in customary commission rates and reduction in the Company’s gross commission income collection;
new laws or regulatory changes that adversely affect the profitability of our businesses;
risks related to information technology failures or data security breaches;
the effect of cybersecurity incidents and threats;
our ability to attract and retain highly qualified employees;
our inability to retain agents, or maintain our agent growth rate;
the regulatory framework governing intellectual property in the jurisdictions in which the Company conducts its business and any other jurisdictions in which the Company may conduct its business in the future;
the Company’s potential inability to comply with the regulatory bodies governing its activities;
the impact of competition on the Company;
our ability to obtain or maintain adequate insurance coverage;
the effects of weather conditions and natural disasters on our business and financial results;
our ability to maintain our company culture;
the effects of public health issues such as a major epidemic or pandemic that could have a negative impact on the economy and on our businesses;
the effects of negative publicity;
our ability to successfully estimate the impact of certain accounting and tax matters, including related to transfer pricing; changes in law that have a negative impact on our business; and
the impact of regulatory and litigation matters.

 

The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive. Actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in forward-looking statements as a result of various events and circumstances, including, among other things, the risk factors set forth under the heading “Risks and Uncertainties”.

 

Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results, performance or achievement may vary materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking information contained in this MD&A. These factors should be carefully considered and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which speaks only as of the date of this MD&A. All subsequent forward-looking information of the Company herein is expressly qualified in its entirety by the cautionary statements contained in or referred to herein. The Company does not undertake any obligation to release publicly any revisions to this forward-looking information to reflect events or circumstances that occur after the date of this MD&A or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable Canadian and United States securities laws.

 

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The Real Brokerage Inc. Management’s

Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

CORPORATE INFORMATION

 

The Real Brokerage Inc. (formerly ADL Ventures Inc.) was incorporated under the laws of the Business Corporations Act (British Columbia) (“BCBCA”) on February 27, 2018. Originally a capital pool company, Real completed a qualifying transaction on June 5, 2020, acquiring all of the issued and outstanding shares of Real Technology Broker Ltd., an Israel-based private corporation, and changed its name to The Real Brokerage Inc.

 

The Company’s principal executive office is located at 701 Brickell Avenue, 17th Floor, Miami, Florida, 33131 and registered office is located at 550 Burrard Street, Suite 2300, Bentall 5, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6C 2B5, Canada.

 

The common shares of the Company (“Common Shares”) are listed and traded on the NASDAQ under the symbol “REAX”. The Company is a “reporting issuer” in all the provinces and territories of Canada.

 

SUBSEQUENT EVENTS

 

To support our continued growth, on February 13, 2025, Real announced several changes to its brokerage model in the U.S. and Canada.

 

  For U.S. Agents: Effective May 1, 2025, the Broker Review, E&O insurance, and Processing of Transactions (“BEOP”) Fee, will be renamed the Compliance and Broker Review Fee and increase from $30 USD to $40 USD per transaction.
  For Canadian Agents: A $40 CAD Compliance and Broker Review Fee will be introduced, the annual cap will increase from $12,000 CAD to $15,000 CAD, post-cap transaction fees will rise from $275 CAD to $375 CAD, and post-Elite transaction fees will increase from $129 CAD to $175 CAD, to better align with U.S. fees and exchange rates. Additionally, Revenue Share payments in Canada will continue to be paid on up to the first $12,000 CAD of Real’s commission split. These changes will go into effect on April 1, 2025, for new agents and on an agent’s first Anniversary Date occurring on or after May 1, 2025 for all existing agents.
  For Both U.S. and Canadian Agents: Effective April 1, 2025, the post-cap bonus for agents who participate in Real’s agent Stock Purchase Plan will decrease from 20% to 15%.

 

The fee adjustments were implemented to support continued investment in innovation and enhancing the agent experience while also effectively managing rising inflation, increasing operational costs, and evolving regulatory requirements.

 

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The Real Brokerage Inc. Management’s

Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

BUSINESS OVERVIEW AND STRATEGY

 

Real is a fast-growing real estate technology company that operates as a software-based brokerage across all 50 U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and four Canadian provinces. Our platform leverages artificial intelligence (“AI”) and automation to enhance agent productivity while maintaining a lean operating model. Unlike traditional brokerages, who rely on costly physical offices with high overhead expense, Real operates as a fully digital brokerage, offering agents a more flexible, efficient, and financially compelling model. Within our platform, AI plays a critical role in agent support, enhancing agent productivity, and operational automation, and we believe our integration of AI is differentiated by its focus on real estate-specific applications, including intelligent transaction management, proactive agent assistance, and automated brokerage oversight. Our vision is to transform the home buying and selling experience by integrating technology, AI, and ancillary products and services into a seamless real estate ecosystem - while ensuring agents remain at the center of the transaction.

 

Software-Based Brokerage Model

 

Our model is built on developing technology to enhance real estate agent performance, while maintaining a scalable, efficient brokerage operation that does not rely on a cost-heavy brick and mortar presence in the markets we serve.

 

We believe we are differentiated by our ability to deliver a simple, enjoyable experience that aligns broker, agent, and consumer interests and changes the entire process for the better. We believe we are well positioned to deliver on this promise, supported by our ecosystem which includes:

 

  Growth-minded agents who seek to improve the real estate industry through collaboration and innovation.
  Innovative technology that reduces friction and is designed to keep transactions seamless, transparent, and easily accessible.
  Integrated services that put the consumer first, including mortgage, title and financial products that contribute to a seamless experience and offer consumers a better product and experience.

 

Proprietary Technology Platform

 

Technology is the foundation of Real’s ability to scale efficiently while maintaining low overhead. At the core of our technology platform is reZEN, our proprietary transaction management and brokerage operations software. reZEN powers nearly every aspect of our brokerage, enabling efficiency, automation, and flexibility, by incorporating:

 

  End-to-End Transaction Management. Agents can process deals, manage commissions, and direct payments.
  Automated Compliance & Brokerage Oversight. Reduces manual workload and ensures regulatory compliance in real time.
  Integrated Payment & Financial Services. Provides commission disbursement and access to financial tools.
  Leo CoPilot: AI-Powered Agent Support. reZEN powers Leo CoPilot, our AI-driven agent assistant, enhancing productivity and streamlining workflows. Leo acts as a 24/7 concierge to our agents and brokers throughout the United States and Canada, providing real-time insights about past and future transactions and key agent performance metrics. Real’s vision is to create an integrated home buying experience through the adoption of its consumer-facing product called Leo for Clients.
  Open API for Customization. Agents have the flexibility to integrate certain third-party tools.

 

By automating and centralizing key brokerage functions, reZEN enhances operational efficiency. It also serves as the foundation for future innovations, including consumer-facing tools and ancillary services expansion.

 

Agent Compensation & Incentive Model

 

Real’s agent compensation model is designed to be more financially compelling than traditional brokerage structures, while offering agents higher earnings potential, passive income streams, and opportunities for equity ownership in the Company.

 

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The Real Brokerage Inc. Management’s

Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

Commission Structure

 

As a licensed real estate brokerage, our primary revenue source is derived by processing real estate transactions which entitle us to commissions. We distribute a portion of this commission revenue to our agents and brokers, according to our commission structure. The key components of our commission structure include:

 

  85/15 Commission Split. Under this model, agents receive 85% of the commission generated from real estate transactions, with the remaining 15% allocated to Real.
  Annual Cap. Once an agent contributes $12,000 in the U.S. (or other agreed amount) in commission splits to Real, that agent qualifies to receive 100% of their gross commission income per transaction for the remainder of their annual cycle.
  Transaction Fees. After an agent has reached the Annual Cap, the agent pays a fee of $285 per transaction in the U.S. and CAD $375 per transaction in Canada, in addition to a $40 fee (USD in U.S. and CAD in Canada) per transaction for broker review and Errors and Omissions (“E&O”) insurance.

 

Revenue Share Model

 

We offer agents the opportunity to earn Revenue Share, paid out of the Company’s portion of commissions, for new, productive agents that they personally refer and who join our platform. Launched in November 2019, this program has had a major impact on our agent count and revenue growth. The momentum across various markets is largely driven by the enthusiasm of key influential agents who have embraced us, actively bringing peers and others in their network to our growing community. In February 2023, we expanded the program to allow new agents to select two sponsors that split 90% of the Revenue Share stream equally while paying the remaining 10% back to the Company. In July 2024, we introduced Broker Revenue share program under which brokers are eligible for earning 1% of the revenue share that is generated by transactions closed in their state.

 

Agent Equity Participation

 

In an effort to incentivize and reward our agents, our agents have the opportunity to earn restricted share units (each an “RSU”) based on achievement of certain performance criteria. These RSUs typically vest over the course of three years into common shares directly linking our agents’ success to the Company’s. Additionally, our Agent Stock Purchase Plan enables agents to buy RSUs with a portion of their commissions. These RSUs vest after one year. To encourage participation, agents participating in the program are eligible for bonus RSUs, enhancing the financial benefits for agents. This equity incentive plan is part of our broader strategy to foster a culture of ownership and alignment.

 

Strategic Priorities

 

Expanding Our Agent Network and Market Presence

 

A key driver of our growth is attracting top-performing real estate agents and teams by offering:

 

  A financially competitive commission model with Revenue Share and stock incentives.
  Technology tools, including reZEN and Leo CoPilot that increase agent productivity.
  Freedom and flexibility to run their businesses their way, embracing an entrepreneurial mindset without the constraints of a traditional brokerage model.
  A collaborative culture where agents support and learn from each other, fostering a sense of community and shared success.

 

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The Real Brokerage Inc. Management’s

Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

Real estate teams have a unique structure and are typically formed by a high producing agent who attracts other agents to work with them and enjoy the leadership and mentoring provided by the team leader. We have introduced programs specifically designed to attract and support large real estate teams and independent brokerages, including:

 

  Private Label. Allows independent brokerages to retain their branding while benefiting from Real’s transaction management and back-office support.
  ProTeams. Gives team leaders flexibility to customize their team members’ caps, splits, and fee structures, making it easier for large groups to transition to Real.

 

By removing geographic limitations and offering a nationwide platform for team growth, we continue to see strong adoption across multiple U.S. and Canadian markets.

 

Ancillary Services: One Real Mortgage & One Real Title

 

Real is building a fully integrated real estate ecosystem through its mortgage and title services, which provide additional revenue opportunities beyond brokerage commissions. These services allow Real to further monetize the significant volume of transactions flowing through its platform while offering agents and their clients access to essential real estate services under the same company umbrella.

 

Title

 

One Real Title, which Real acquired in January 2022, through its affiliated entities, offers title and escrow services in Washington D.C. and the following states: Florida, Texas, Georgia, Utah, California, Arizona, Nevada, Tennessee, Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, Maryland, Virginia, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, North Carolina and South Carolina. One Real Title operates through wholly-owned subsidiaries of Real , and through joint ventures in which Real is the managing member and majority owner.

 

Mortgage Broker

 

One Real Mortgage, which Real acquired in December 2022, offers mortgage broker services in Washington D.C. and the following states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Washington.

 

Real views these businesses as high-margin, adjacent services that complement our core brokerage operations. With thousands of transactions flowing through our brokerage each year, mortgage and title represent natural opportunities to increase revenue and gross profit per transaction while simplifying the experience for agents and their clients. While still in the early stages, we continue to evaluate opportunities to expand our ancillary services, leveraging the strength of our growing agent network to drive adoption and long-term revenue growth.

 

Expanding Agent-Centric Financial Technology Products

 

As part of our ongoing strategy to create new benefits for agents while diversifying Company revenue, we have developed Real Wallet, a financial technology platform that centralizes an agent’s access to Company-branded financial products. In October 2024, we announced the launch of certain Real Wallet products, including:

 

  Business checking accounts for select U.S. agents with Thread Bank, Member FDIC, including a Company-branded debit card.
  Credit lines for select Canadian agents, based on their earnings history with Real.

 

We expect to continue working on developing an ecosystem of financial products for real estate agents, creating additional revenue streams to monetize the significant gross market value transacted on our platform. These innovations are being designed to empower agents by helping them build wealth within the Real ecosystem.

 

The Real Brokerage is a real estate technology company and is not a bank. Banking services provided by Thread Bank, Member FDIC. The Real Wallet Visa debit card is issued by Thread Bank, Member FDIC, pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. and may be used anywhere Visa cards are accepted. All accounts are subject to approval.

 

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The Real Brokerage Inc. Management’s

Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

Transforming the Consumer Experience

 

As part of our strategy to transform the home buying process under the guidance of an agent, we are developing Leo for Clients, a technology product designed to streamline the home-buying process for consumers while increasing adoption of our high-margin ancillary services. Leo for Clients is a natural extension of our agent-facing technology platform, providing agents with another value-added service for their clients.

 

In October 2023, we launched an initial version of a consumer-facing portal for home loan applications called the OneReal app. Since then, we have evolved the program into Leo for Clients. Expected features include:

 

  (i) Dedicated AI-enhanced phone lines for each agent;
  (ii) 24/7 access to property information;
  (iii) Scheduling for home tours and access to other real estate services via text message.

 

Testing of Leo for Clients began in the fourth quarter of 2024, with anticipated beta launch later in 2025. We believe this strategy can create a technology-enhanced experience for consumers, while delivering value to shareholders through better monetization of ancillary services.

 

Pioneering the Future of Real Estate Through Technology

 

Technology is a core pillar of our strategy, and a key differentiator in the real estate industry. Our commitment to continuous innovation ensures that agents have best-in-class tools to increase productivity, streamline operations, and enhance the transaction experience.

 

We have built our business around a software-based, AI-enhanced brokerage model, and expect to continue investing in reZEN, Leo CoPilot, Leo for Clients, and Real Wallet, to drive agent success and operational efficiency. We believe these innovations position Real at the forefront of real estate technology, creating a scalable, cost-efficient, and differentiated platform that benefits agents, consumers, and shareholders alike.

 

MARKET CONDITIONS AND INDUSTRY TRENDS

 

The real estate brokerage industry is closely aligned with the health of the residential real estate market, which fluctuates with factors such as economic growth, interest rates, unemployment, inventory levels, and mortgage rate volatility. Our business could be negatively impacted by higher mortgage rates or further increases in mortgage rates. As mortgage rates rise, the number of home sale transactions tends to decrease as potential home sellers choose to stay with their lower mortgage rate rather than sell their home and pay a higher mortgage rate with the purchase of another home. Similarly, in higher interest rate environments, potential home buyers may choose to rent rather than purchase a home. Changes in the interest rate environment and mortgage market are beyond our control and are difficult to predict and, as such, could have a material adverse effect on our business and profitability.

 

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The Real Brokerage Inc. Management’s

Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

In 2024, macroeconomic conditions in North America continued to impact the residential real estate market, as well as our business and financial results. The year was characterized by persistent challenges in home buyer affordability and inventory shortages, a continuation of a trend that began during 2022, following robust market activity in 2021. Key 2024 trends observed include:

 

  Shifts in monetary policy and interest rates. In 2024, as inflation pressures in the U.S. moderated, the Federal Reserve implemented its first rate cuts since it began raising its benchmark interest rate in the first quarter of 2022. The Federal Funds Rate which had been held at 5.25%-5.50% since July 2023, was lowered to 4.75%-5.00% in September 2024, 4.50%-4.75% in November 2024, and 4.25%-4.50% in December 2024. However, mortgage rates remained elevated, ending the year at an average of 6.9%, up from 6.6% at the end of 2023.This continued an upward trend from 6.4% at the end of 2022 and 3.1% at the end of 2021, according to Freddie Mac data, and has significantly dampened buyer demand. The persistence of high mortgage rates, despite declining benchmark rates, was largely driven by a rise in long-term Treasury yields, a key determinant of mortgage pricing.
     
  Persistently low transaction volume. Rising mortgage rates and affordability constraints continued to weigh on transaction volumes. Total existing home sales in the U.S. declined by 1% in 2024 to 4.1 million, essentially unchanged from 4.1 million in 2023, according to data reported by the National Association of Realtors. This marked a further decline from 5.0 million in 2022 and 6.1 million in 2021, and remained well below the historical long-term average of 5.2 million existing home sales. However, in the fourth quarter of 2024, the market began to show early signs of recovery, with existing home sales increasing by 7% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. Despite these encouraging signs, transaction volumes remain well below typical market levels, constrained by affordability challenges and persistent inventory shortages.
     
  Elevated home prices. The median sale price on a U.S. existing home was $404,400 as of December 2024, an increase of 6% from December 2023 and 10% from December 2022. Average home prices remain well above levels experienced prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, as limited inventory has supported elevated pricing levels, a trend driven by the “lock-in effect” of existing homeowners holding onto lower-rate mortgages and reduced new construction activity.

 

We continue to monitor market trends closely and note that despite muted transaction volumes in the market, the overall impact on the Company has been offset by the significant growth demonstrated in the number of agents transacting on our platform.

 

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The Real Brokerage Inc. Management’s

Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND NON-GAAP MEASURES

 

Presentation of Financial Information

 

The accompanying consolidated financial statements (“financial statements”) and notes thereto, including all prior periods presented, have been presented under accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“US GAAP” or “GAAP”). U.S. GAAP differs in some respects from International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) and thus may not be comparable to financial statements of companies that are prepared in accordance with IFRS. Due to differences in accounting treatments between IFRS and U.S. GAAP, amounts historically reported for the Company’s financial position, operating results, and cash flows under IFRS changed to being reported under U.S. GAAP in these Financial Statements. These financial statements do not include any explanation of the principal differences or any reconciliation between IFRS and U.S. GAAP.

 

Unless otherwise specified herein, financial results, including historical comparatives, contained in this MD&A are based on the Financial Statements.

 

Non-GAAP measures

 

In addition to the reported GAAP measures, industry practice is to evaluate entities giving consideration to certain non-GAAP performance measures, such as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) or adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”).

 

Management believes that these measures are helpful to investors because they are measures that the Company uses to measure performance relative to other entities. In addition to GAAP results, these measures are also used internally to measure the operating performance of the Company. These measures are not in accordance with GAAP and have no standardized definitions, and as such, our computations of these non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to measures by other reporting issuers. In addition, Real’s method of calculating non-GAAP measures may differ from other reporting issuers, and accordingly, may not be comparable.

 

Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization

 

EBITDA is used as an alternative to net income (loss) because it excludes major non-cash items such as interest, taxes, and amortization, which management considers non-operating in nature. It provides useful information about our core profit trends by eliminating our taxes, amortization, and interest which provides a useful comparison between our competitors. A reconciliation of EBITDA to GAAP net income (loss) is presented under the section “ Discussion of Results from Operations” in this MD&A.

 

Adjusted Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization

 

Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA provides useful information about our financial performance and allows for greater transparency with respect to a key metric used by the Company for financial and operational decision-making. We believe that Adjusted EBITDA helps identify underlying trends in our business that otherwise could be masked by the effect of the expenses that we exclude in Adjusted EBITDA. In particular, we believe the exclusion of finance, stock and stock option expenses provides a useful supplemental measure in evaluating the performance of our operations and provides additional transparency into our results of operations.

 

Adjusted EBITDA is used as an addition to net income (loss) because it excludes major non-cash items such as amortization, interest, stock-based compensation, current and deferred income tax expenses and other items management considers non-operating in nature.

 

A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to GAAP net income (loss) is presented under the section “Discussion of Results from Operations” of this MD&A.

 

KEY COMPONENTS OF RESULTS FROM OPERATIONS

 

Revenues

 

The Company generates substantially all its revenue from commissions on real estate transactions, with additional revenue from ancillary services and agent-related fees, including annual agent fees, joining fees, and transaction fees. The Company is contractually obligated to provide services for the fulfillment of transfer of real estate between agents, buyers, and sellers. The Company satisfies its performance obligations through closing of a transaction and provides services between the agents and buyers and sellers as a principal. Accordingly, the Company recognizes revenues based on the gross commission amount it expects to be entitled to receive.

 

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December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

Cost of Sales

 

Cost of Sales primarily consists of commissions paid to Real agents. In Canada, it also includes commissions paid to outside brokerages as required by regulations, along with title fees, and mortgage expenses.

 

Real agents typically receive 85% of the gross commission earned on a transaction, with 15% retained by the Company. Agents pay the Company 15% of commissions until they reach their annual commission “cap” amount (the “Cap”), at which point they retain 100% of their commissions, minus a per-transaction fee. Each agent’s Cap resets annually on their anniversary date. As the total revenue increases, the Cost of Sales also rise accordingly.

 

Our margins are influenced by the number of agents reaching their Cap, which is driven by transaction volume and home prices appreciation. As we continue to attract high producing agents, this dynamic may put downward pressure on margins. However, we expect to offset this pressure and enhance margins by expanding One Real Title (title and escrow services), One Real Mortgage (mortgage brokerage), and additional ancillary services that will be integrated into our platform.

 

Operating Expenses

 

General and administrative

 

General and Administrative (“G&A”) expenses include salaries and benefits for corporate employees, stock-based compensation, administrative costs, professional fees, depreciation, and other general expenses that support the Company’s operations. These expenses reflect investments in talent, technology, and corporate infrastructure, including regulatory, legal, and compliance functions, to ensure the Company can scale efficiently while maintaining operational and financial discipline.

 

Marketing

 

Marketing expenses primarily consist of Revenue Share payments, stock-based compensation for agents, and other marketing and advertising costs. The largest component is Revenue Share, which reflects payments to agents for attracting productive agents to Real. Agents qualify based on specific performance and referral criteria, making it a key driver of our agent growth strategy. As our agent base expands, so does Revenue Share expense, reflecting the expanding network of participating agents.

 

Stock-based compensation for agents is another significant component, offering agents multiple paths to earn equity in the company, including production-based awards, attraction-related bonuses, participation in the Agent Stock Purchase Plan, and Elite Agent incentives. These awards typically vest over one to three years aligning agent success with Real’s long-term value creation, fostering engagement and retention.

 

Other marketing and advertising expenses primarily include marketing team salaries, events, and initiatives to support agent attraction and community-building.

 

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Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

Research and development

 

Research and development (“R&D”) expense consists primarily of salaries and benefits, stock based compensation, and other related expenses. R&D costs are expensed as incurred, except for software development costs that meet capitalization criteria. Software developed for internal use is capitalized once the preliminary project stage is complete and its completion and intended use are probable, with capitalized amounts recorded under property and equipment.

 

Settlement of litigation

 

For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company recorded a $9.25 million litigation settlement expense related to the resolution of the Umpa v. NAR class action lawsuit. On April 8, 2024, Real entered into a settlement agreement to resolve all claims nationwide, releasing the Company, its subsidiaries, and affiliated agents from liability in the case. The settlement does not constitute an admission of liability or validation of the claims asserted but reflects the Company’s decision to conclusively resolve the litigation.

 

Other income (expenses), net

 

Other income (expenses), net primarily consists of interest income earned on cash and marketable securities.

 

Finance expenses, net

 

Finance expenses, net primarily include fair value adjustments on outstanding warrants, realized gains or losses on financial instruments, and bank fees. These costs fluctuate based on market conditions, financing activities, and changes in the fair value of financial instruments.

 

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Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

SUMMARY RESULTS FROM OPERATIONS

 

The following table sets forth our consolidated statements of comprehensive loss for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Revenues   $ 1,264,639     $ 689,158  
Cost of Sales     1,149,898       626,285  
Gross Profit     114,741       62,873  
                 
General and administrative expenses     61,084       42,913  
Marketing expenses     57,477       38,611  
Research and development expenses     12,156       7,359  
Settlement of litigation     9,250       -  
Operating Expenses     139,967       88,883  
Operating Loss     (25,226 )     (26,010 )
                 
Other income (expenses), net     496       (587 )
Finance expenses, net     (1,723 )     (619 )
Net Loss     (26,453 )     (27,216 )
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests     88       285  
Net Loss Attributable to the Owners of the Company     (26,541 )     (27,501 )
Other comprehensive income/(loss), Items that will be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss:                
Unrealized gain on investments in financial assets     81       330  
Foreign currency translation adjustment     794       (28 )
Total Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Owners of the Company     (25,666 )     (27,199 )
Total Comprehensive Income Attributable to Non-Controlling Interest     88       285  
Total Comprehensive Loss     (25,578 )     (26,914 )
Loss per share                
Basic and diluted loss per share   $ (0.14 )   $ (0.15 )
Weighted-average shares, basic and diluted     191,172       178,127  

 

i. Basic and diluted loss per share are calculated based on weighted average of Common Shares outstanding during the period.

 

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Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

The following table sets forth our consolidated cost of sales and operating expenses for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Cost of Sales     1,149,898       626,285  
                 
Operating Expenses                
General and Administrative Expenses     61,084       42,913  
Salaries and Benefits     27,081       18,940  
Stock Based Compensation     9,324       8,607  
Administrative Expenses     3,816       3,244  
Professional Fees     16,437       8,425  
Depreciation Expense     1,396       1,128  
Other General and Administrative Expenses     3,030       2,569  
Marketing Expenses     57,477       38,611  
Salaries and Benefits     1,048       767  
Stock Based Compensation for Employees     29       14  
Stock Based Compensation for Agents     10,077       7,780  
Revenue Share     42,727       27,905  
Other Marketing and Advertising Cost     3,596       2,145  
Research and Development Expenses     12,156       7,359  
Salaries and Benefits     6,400       3,749  
Stock Based Compensation     949       440  
Other Research and Development     4,807       3,170  
Settlement of Litigation     9,250       -  
Total Operating Expenses     139,967       88,883  
Total Cost of Sales and Operating Expenses     1,289,865       715,168  

 

The following table provides additional selected financial information for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022

 

    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023     December 31, 2022  
Operating Results                        
Total Revenues     1,264,639       689,158       381,756  
Loss from Continuing Operations     (26,453 )     (27,216 )     (20,335 )
Total Comprehensive Loss Attributable to Owners of the Company     (25,666 )     (27,199 )     (20,699 )
                         
Per Share Basis                        
Basic and diluted loss per share (i)     (0.14 )     (0.15 )     (0.12 )

 

i. Basic and diluted loss per share are calculated based on weighted average of Common Shares outstanding during the period.

 

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Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

DISCUSSION OF RESULTS FROM OPERATIONS

 

Revenue

 

For the year ended December 31, 2024, total revenues were $1.3 billion compared to $689.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, demonstrating the effects of the Company’s growth. The Company generates substantially all its revenue from commissions generated from the sale of real estate properties and other revenues relating to ancillary services. The increase in revenues is attributable to an increase in productive agents on our platform, expansion of the number of states and provinces in which we operate, and increase in the number of transactions closed. We are continually investing in our platform to provide agents with the tools they need to maximize their productivity, which we anticipate will further translate into a larger transaction volume closed by our agents.

 

A breakdown in revenues (in thousands) generated during the year is included below:

 

    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Main revenue streams                
Commissions     1,255,799       684,873  
Title     4,788       2,990  
Mortgage Income     4,010       1,295  
Wallet     42       -  
Total Revenue     1,264,639       689,158  

 

Commissions

 

Commission revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased to $1,256 million, up from $684.9 million in 2023. This growth was driven by an increase in the number of productive agents on our platform, expansion into additional states and provinces, and higher transaction volume.

 

Title

 

Title revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased to $4.8 million, up from $3.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. This growth was driven by an increase in the number of transactions closed, expansion into additional states, and an increase in the number of real estate agent teams.

 

Mortgage Income

 

Mortgage Income revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased to $4.0 million, up from $1.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. This growth was driven by an increase in the number of mortgage loan officers on our platform and an increase in the number of transactions closed.

 

Wallet

 

Wallet revenue for the year ended December 31, 2024 totaled $0.04 million. There was no Wallet revenue in 2023, as the product was introduced in the fourth quarter of 2024. Revenue was generated through interchange fees from agents’ use of Real-branded debit cards, interest income on deposit balances held with Thread Bank, Member FDIC, and interest income from credit extended to agents.

 

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Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

Cost of Sales

 

    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Revenues     1,264,639       689,158  
Cost of Sales     1,149,898       626,285  
Cost of Sales as a Percentage of Revenues     90.9 %     90.9 %

 

Cost of Sales for the year ended December 31, 2024 totaled $1,150 million, compared to $626.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2023, reflecting higher commission payments driven by agent growth and increased transaction volume.

 

Gross Profit

 

    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Gross Profit     114,741       62,873  
Percentage of Total Revenues     9.1 %     9.1 %

 

Gross profit for the year ended December 31, 2024, grew to $114.7 million, up from $62.9 million in 2023. This increase was driven by higher transaction volume, growth in our agent base, and increased contribution from ancillary services such as Title and Mortgage Brokerage. We expect further improvements in Gross Profit as we continue to scale our agent base and expand our high-margin revenue streams.

 

General & Administrative Expenses

 

    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Salaries and Benefits     27,081       18,940  
Stock Based Compensation     9,324       8,607  
Administrative Expenses     3,816       3,244  
Professional Fees     16,437       8,425  
Depreciation Expense     1,396       1,128  
Other General and Administrative Expenses     3,030       2,569  
General and Administrative Expenses     61,084       42,913  

 

G&A expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased to $61.1 million, up from $42.9 million in 2023. The largest component of G&A expenses is salaries and benefits, which increased to $27.1 million from $18.9 million, reflecting investments in corporate personnel who support operations, administrative functions, and business growth.

 

Additionally, professional fees increased to $16.4 million from $8.4 million, primarily due to higher legal expenses related to litigation, broker and recruiter consulting fees, and professional fees associated with audit, tax, and compliance, including our conversion from IFRS to U.S. GAAP during the year.

 

Stock-based compensation expenses within G&A rose to $9.3 million from $8.6 million, driven by headcount expansion and increased equity compensation for key employees.

 

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Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

Marketing Expenses

 

    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Salaries and Benefits     1,048       767  
Stock Based Compensation for Employees     29       14  
Stock Based Compensation for Agents     10,077       7,780  
Revenue Share     42,727       27,905  
Other Marketing and Advertising Cost     3,596       2,145  
Marketing Expenses     57,477       38,611  

 

Marketing expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 increased to $57.5 million from $38.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The largest driver of this increase was Revenue Share payments to agents, which rose to $42.7 million from $27.9 million in 2023, reflecting growth in our agent based and increased participation in the Revenue Share program. Additionally, stock-based compensation for agents increased to $10.1 million from $7.8 million.

 

Real prioritizes agent-driven growth over traditional marketing channels, with Revenue Share and equity incentives serving as the primary cost of acquisition. As the agent base continues to grow, these expenses are expected to scale accordingly.

 

Research and Development Expenses

 

    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Salaries and Benefits     6,400       3,749  
Stock Based Compensation     949       440  
Other Research and Development     4,807       3,170  
Research and Development Expenses     12,156       7,359  

 

Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2024 were $12.2 million, compared to $7.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase was primarily driven by higher headcount and increased maintenance for reZEN and our other technology products.

 

Operating Loss

 

    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Operating Loss     (25,226 )     (26,010 )
Percentage of Total Revenues     2.0 %     3.8 %

 

Operating Loss for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $(25.2) million, compared to $(26.0) million in 2023. Besides the other factors described above, the 2024 results also include a $9.25 million litigation settlement expense recorded as part of the resolution of the Umpa v. NAR class action lawsuit. As a percentage of revenue, operating loss in 2024 was 2.0%, compared to 3.8% in 2023. The Company remains focused on balancing growth with improving profitability and is committed to scaling its agent network while driving long-term financial performance.

 

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Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (“EBITDA”) (in thousands)

 

    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  

Net Loss

    (26,453 )     (27,216 )
Add/(Deduct):                
Depreciation and Amortization     1,396       1,128  
EBITDA (i) (ii)     (25,057 )     (26,088 )

 

  i. Represents a non-GAAP measure. Real’s method for calculating non-GAAP measures may differ from other reporting issuers’ methods and accordingly may not be comparable. For definitions and basis of presentation of Real’s non-GAAP measures, refer to the non-GAAP measures section.
  ii. EBITDA is calculated on a trailing twelve-month basis. Refer to non-GAAP measures section of this MD&A for further details.

 

EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $(25.1) million, compared to $(26.1) million in 2023. Besides the other factors described above, the 2024 results also include a $9.25 million litigation settlement expense recorded as part of the resolution of the Umpa v. NAR class action lawsuit.

 

Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (in thousands)

 

Adjusted EBITDA excludes stock-based compensation expense related to RSUs and options granted pursuant to our equity plans, including our Amended and Restated Omnibus Incentive Plan, finance expenses, depreciation and amortization expense, goodwill impairment, restructuring expenses, and expenses incurred as part of the settlement agreement to resolve the class action litigation, Umpa v. NAR, 4:23-cv-00945 (W.D. Mo.). Stock-based compensation expense is affected by awards granted and/or awards forfeited throughout the year as well as increases in fair value and is more fully disclosed in Note 7 of the Financial Statements, Share-Based Payment arrangements.

 

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Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  

Net Loss

    (26,453 )     (27,216 )
Add/(Deduct):                
Finance Expenses, net     1,723       591  
Depreciation and Amortization     1,396       1,128  
Stock-Based Compensation Adjustments     52,916       38,403  
Goodwill Impairment     -       723  
Restructuring Expenses     -       223  
Expenses related to Anti-Trust Litigation Settlement     10,377       -  
Adjusted EBITDA(i) (ii)     39,959       13,852  

 

  i. Represents a non-GAAP measure. Real’s method for calculating non-GAAP measures may differ from other reporting issuers’ methods and accordingly may not be comparable. For definitions and basis of presentation of Real’s non-GAAP measures, refer to the non-GAAP measures section.
  ii. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated on a trailing twelve-month basis. Refer to non-GAAP measures section of this MD&A for further details.

 

Adjusted EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2024, increased significantly to $40.0 million compared to $13.9 million in 2023. This growth was largely driven by: (i) revenue growth, supported by a higher number of closed transactions and increased agent productivity; (ii) stock based compensation of $52.9 million, up from $38.4 million in 2023; and (iii) expenses related to the settlement of the anti-trust litigation of $10.4 million recorded in 2024.

 

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Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

Stock Based Compensation

 

The following table is presented in thousands:

 

    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
    Options Expense     RSU Expense     Total     Options Expense     RSU Expense     Total  
Cost of Sales – Agent Stock Based Compensation     -       32,537       32,537       -       21,562       21,562  
Marketing Expenses –
Agent Stock Based Compensation
    382       9,695       10,077       2,209       5,571       7,780  
Marketing Expenses –
FTE Stock Based Compensation
    2       27       29       7       7       14  
Research and Development –
FTE Stock Based Compensation
    24       925       949       142       298       440  
General and Administrative –
FTE Stock Based Compensation
    1,763       7,561       9,324       5,914       2,693       8,607  
Total Stock Based Compensation     2,171       50,745       52,916       8,272       30,131       38,403  

 

Stock based compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $52.9 million compared to $38.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in stock based compensation expense is primarily due to an increase in our share price, resulting in a larger value for the awards granted. For the period ended December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023, stock-based compensation expense related to our full time employees (“FTEs”) within marketing and research and development are included in the marketing and research and development expense categories.

Stock-based compensation is expected to continue increasing as we expand our agent network, enhance equity programs to attract and retain key personnel, and grant production-based equity awards to qualifying agents. As equity awards typically vest over one to three years, stock-based compensation expense in a given period may fluctuate due to changes in share price and the timing of new grants.

 

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Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

Financial Instruments

 

Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognized on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets when Real becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

 

Financial assets and financial liabilities are initially measured at fair value. Transaction costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition or issue of financial assets and financial liabilities (other than financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss) are added to or deducted from the fair value of the financial assets or financial liabilities, as appropriate. Transaction costs directly attributable to the acquisition of financial assets or financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss are recognized immediately in profit or loss.

 

Classification and subsequent measurement

 

The determination of which classification category is applicable depends, in part, on management’s intent and ability to hold the securities and is made on an instrument-by-instrument basis. Three classification categories are used:

 

Held to maturity (HTM) — Securities that the entity has the positive intent and ability to hold to maturity are accounted for at amortized cost.

 

Available for sale (AFS) — Securities that are not classified as held to maturity or trading are accounted for at FVTOCI.

 

Trading — Trading securities are accounted for at fair value through net income (FVTNI).

 

Financial assets – Subsequent measurement and gains and losses

 

Financial

assets at

amortized cost

  These assets are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. The amortized cost is reduced by impairment losses. Interest income, foreign exchange gains and losses and impairment are recognized in profit or loss. Any gain or loss on derecognition is recognized in profit or loss.

Debt

investments at

FVOCI

  These assets are subsequently measured at fair value. Interest income calculated using the effective interest method, foreign exchange gains and losses and impairment are recognized in profit or loss. Other net gains and losses are recognized in OCI. On derecognition, gains and losses accumulated in OCI are reclassified to profit or loss.

 

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Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

Financial liabilities – Classification, subsequent measurement and gains and losses

 

Financial liabilities are classified as measured at amortized cost or FVTNI. A financial liability is classified as at FVTNI if it is classified as held-for-trading, it is a derivative or it is designated as such on initial recognition. Financial liabilities at FVTNI are measured at fair value and their net gains and losses, including any interest expense, are recognized in profit or loss. Other financial liabilities are subsequently measured at amortized cost using the effective interest method. Interest expense and foreign exchange gains and losses are recognized in profit or loss. Any gain or loss on derecognition is also recognized in profit or loss.

 

Derecognition

 

Financial assets

 

The Company applies a control-based model to determine derecognition and derecognizes assets when control is surrendered. Control of a financial asset is surrendered only if (1) the transferred asset is legally isolated from the transferor; (2) the transferee has the ability to freely pledge or exchange the transferred financial asset (or third-party beneficial interest holders have the right to pledge or exchange the beneficial interests if the transferee’s sole purpose is to engage in securitization or asset-backed financing activities); and (3) neither the transferor nor its consolidated affiliates or agents maintain effective control over the transferred asset through other rights.

 

Offsetting

 

Financial assets and financial liabilities are offset and the net amount presented on the consolidated statements of financial position, only when the Company has a legally enforceable right to offset the amounts and it intends either to settle them on a net basis or to realize the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. A breakdown of financial instruments (in thousands) for the year ended December 31, 2024 is included below:

 

    For the Year Ended December 31, 2024  
    Carrying Amount     Fair Value  
    Financial Assets at Amortized Cost    

Other

Financial Liabilities

    Total     Level 1     Level 2     Total  
Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value (FV)                                                
Investments in Financial Assets     9,368       -       9,368       9,449       -       9,449  
Total Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value (FV)     9,368       -       9,368       9,449       -       9,449  

 

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Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

BUSINESS SEGMENT INFORMATION

 

Refer to Note 5 within the Financial Statements for a description of the Company’s operating segments. The Company has determined that it operates as a single reporting segment - North American Brokerage which comprises of more than 90% of Group’s total revenue and income (loss) from operations. The other three segments One Real Title, One Real Mortgage and Real Wallet are not considered as reporting segments as their revenue and net loss do not meet quantitative threshold set for reporting segments. These three segments are disclosed in an ‘other segments’ category below.

 

A further breakdown of the Consolidated Statement of Loss and Comprehensive Loss by Business Segment (in thousands) during the year is included below:

 

    For the Year Ended December 31, 2024  
    North American Brokerage     Other Segments     Total  
Revenues     1,255,799       8,840       1,264,639  
Cost of Sales     1,147,072       2,826       1,149,898  
Gross Profit     108,727       6,014       114,741  
                         
Operating Expenses(1)(2)     128,953       11,014       139,967  
Operating Loss     (20,226 )     (5,000 )     (25,226 )
                         
Reconciliation of profit or loss (segment profit/(loss))                        
Other income (expenses), net                     496  
Finance expenses, net                     (1,723 )
Net Loss                     (26,453 )

 

1Operating expenses includes General and administrative expenses, Marketing expenses, Research and development expenses, and Settlement of litigation.

 

2Operating expenses includes Revenue share expense of approximately 42,727 thousand and is recorded in the North American Brokerage segment.

 

    For the Year Ended December 31, 2023  
    North American Brokerage     Other Segments     Total  
Revenues     684,873       4,285       689,158  
Cost of Sales     625,016       1,269       626,285  
Gross Profit     59,857       3,016       62,873  
                         
Operating Expenses(1)(2)     81,395       7,488       88,883  
Operating Loss     (21,538 )     (4,472 )     (26,010 )
                         
Reconciliation of profit or loss (segment profit/(loss))                        
Other income (expenses), net                     (587 )
Finance expenses, net                     (619 )
Net Loss                     (27,216 )

 

1Operating expenses includes General and administrative expenses, Marketing expenses, and Research and development expenses.

 

2Operating expenses includes Revenue share expense of approximately 27,905 thousand and is recorded in the North American Brokerage segment.

 

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December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

A reconciliation of Net Loss to Adjusted EBITDA by business segment is presented below:

 

    For the Year Ended December 31, 2024  
    North American Brokerage     Other Segments     Total  

Net Loss

    (22,145 )     (4,308 )     (26,453 )
Add/(Deduct):                        
Finance Expenses, net     1,639       84       1,723  
Depreciation and Amortization     609       787       1,396  
Stock Based Compensation Adjustments     52,916       -       52,916  
Goodwill Impairment     -       -       -  
Expenses related to Anti-Trust Litigation Settlement     10,377       -       10,377  
Adjusted EBITDA     43,396       (3,437 )     39,959  

 

    For the Year Ended December 31, 2023  
    North American Brokerage     Other Segments     Total  

Net Loss

    (23,423 )     (3,793 )     (27,216 )
Add/(Deduct):                        
Finance Expenses, net     586       5       591  
Depreciation and Amortization     444       684       1,128  
Stock Based Compensation Adjustments     38,403       -       38,403  
Goodwill Impairment     -       723       723  
Restructuring Expense     223       -       223  
Adjusted EBITDA     16,233       (2,381 )     13,852  

 

The amount of revenue from external customers, by geography, is shown in the table below:

 

    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
United States     1,109,616       573,658  
Canada     155,023       115,500  
Total revenue by region     1,264,639       689,158  

 

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Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

 

The Company has a capital structure comprised of share premium, stock-based compensation reserves, deficit, other reserves, treasury stock, and non-controlling interests. Our primary sources of liquidity are cash and cash flows from operations as well as cash raised from agents and investors in exchange for issuance of Common Shares. The Company has various financing sources to fund operations expects to fund working capital needs through these sources along with cash flows generated from operating activities. The Company expects to meet all of its obligations and other commitments as they become due.

 

Balance Sheet overview (in thousands)

 

    As of  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023     December 31, 2022  
ASSETS                  
Current Assets     72,911       50,513       28,369  
Non-Current Assets     13,684       14,035       15,393  
TOTAL ASSETS     86,595       64,548       43,762  
                         
LIABILITIES                        
Current Liabilities     54,452       27,195       21,105  
Non-Current Liabilities           269       242  
TOTAL LIABILITIES     54,452       27,464       21,347  
TOTAL EQUITY     32,143       37,084       22,415  
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY     86,595       64,548       43,762  

 

Asset overview by geographical segment (in thousands)

 

    As of December 31, 2024  
    Canada     Israel     United States     Total  
ASSETS                        
CURRENT ASSETS                                
Cash and cash equivalents     2,840       61       20,475       23,376  
Restricted cash     16,140       -       7,949       24,089  
Investment in financial assets     73       -       9,376       9,449  
Trade receivables     5,089       -       9,146       14,235  
Other receivables     -       117       -       117  
Prepaid expenses and deposits     -       -       1,645       1,645  
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS     24,142       178       48,591       72,911  
NON-CURRENT ASSETS                                
Intangible assets     -       -       2,575       2,575  
Goodwill     -       -       8,993       8,993  
Property and equipment     16       11       2,089       2,116  
TOTAL NON-CURRENT ASSETS     16       11       13,657       13,684  
TOTAL ASSETS     24,158       189       62,248       86,595  

 

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Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

As of December 31, 2024, unrestricted cash and cash equivalents and investments totaled $32.8 million, compared to $28.9 million as of December 31, 2023. Cash is comprised of cash held in our banking accounts and money market funds.

For the year ended December 31, 2024:

 

  Cash flows generated from operations was $48.7 million, in comparison to $19.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2023. The increase in operating cash flows was primarily due to the increase in overall growth of the Company.
  Cash flows from investing activities was $3.8 million, primarily due to withdrawals from investments in debt instruments.
  Cash flows from financing activities was a cash use of $33.1 million. Cash flow used in financing activities primarily related to the repurchases of Common Shares to satisfy RSU obligations pursuant to the NCIB totaling $36.3 million, which was partially offset by proceeds of $6.3 million from the exercise of options.

 

We believe that our existing balances of cash and cash equivalents, and cash flows expected to be generated from our operations will be sufficient to satisfy our immediate and ongoing operating requirements.

 

Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including our level of investment in technology, our rate of growth into new markets, and potential mergers and acquisitions. Our capital requirements may be affected by factors that we cannot control such as the residential real estate market, interest rates, and other monetary and fiscal policy changes. To support and achieve our future growth plans, however, we may need or seek to obtain additional funding, including through equity or debt financing.

 

The following table presents liquidity (in thousands):

 

    For the Year Ended  
    December 31, 2024     December 31, 2023  
Cash and Cash Equivalents     23,376       14,707  
Other Receivables     117       63  
Investment in Financial Assets [iii]     9,449       14,222  
Total Capital [i] [ii]     32,942       28,992  

 

  [i] – Total Capital is not a standard financial measure under GAAP and may not be comparable to similar measures reported by other entities.
     
  [ii] – Represents a non-GAAP measure. Real’s method for calculating non-GAAP measures may differ from other reporting issuers’ methods and accordingly may not be comparable.
     
  [iii] – Investment securities are presented in the table below.

 

The following table presents Investments in Available for Sale Securities at Fair Value (in thousands):

 

Description  

Fair Value

December 31, 2023

   

Deposits /

(Withdrawals)

    Dividends, Interest & Income     Gross Unrealized Gains / (Losses)    

Fair Value

December 31, 2024

 
                               
Cash Investments     6,531       (6,531 )     -       -       -  
Fixed Income     7,597       1,212       480       81       9,370  
Investment Certificate     94       (15 )     -               79  
Total     14,222       (5,334 )     480       81       9,449  

 

The Company holds no debt obligations.

 

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December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

Contractual obligations

 

As of December 31, 2024, the Company had no guarantees, leases or off-balance sheet arrangements.

 

Capital management framework

 

Real defines capital as its equity. It is comprised of share premium, stock-based compensation reserves, deficit, other reserves, treasury stock, and non-controlling interests. The Company’s capital management framework is designed to maintain a level of capital that funds the operations and business strategies and builds long-term shareholder value.

 

The Company’s objective is to manage its capital structure in such a way as to diversify its funding sources, while minimizing its funding costs and risks. The Company sets the amount of capital in proportion to the risk and adjusts considering changes in economic conditions and the characteristic risk of underlying assets. To maintain or adjust the capital structure, the Company may repurchase shares, return capital to shareholders, issue new shares or sell assets to reduce debt.

 

Real’s strategy is to retain adequate liquidity to mitigate the effect of the risk that cash flows from its assets will not be sufficient to meet operational, investing and financing requirements. There have been no changes to the Company’s capital management policies during the periods ended December 31, 2024 and 2023.

 

INVESTMENT IN AVAILABLE FOR SALE SECURITIES AT FAIR VALUE

 

The Company invested surplus funds from the financing activities with Insight Partners into a managed investment portfolio. Securities are purchased on behalf of the Company and are actively managed through multiple investment accounts.

 

The Company’s investment securities portfolio consists primarily of cash investments, debt securities issued by U.S government agencies, local municipalities, and certain corporate entities. As of December 31, 2024, the total investment in securities available for sale at fair value was $9.4 million and is more fully disclosed in Note 8 of the Financial Statements, Investment Securities Available for Sale Securities at Fair Value, of the Financial Statements.

 

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December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

SUMMARY OF QUARTERLY INFORMATION

 

The following table provides select quarterly financial information (in thousands, except per share data) for the eight most recently completed financial quarters ended December 31, 2024. This information reflects all adjustments of a recurring nature that are, in the opinion of management, necessary to present a fair statement of the results of operations for the periods presented. Quarter-to-quarter comparisons of financial results are not necessarily meaningful and should not be relied upon as an indication of future performance. The general increase in revenue and expense quarter over quarter is due to growth and expansion of the Company.

 

    2024     2023  
    Q4     Q3     Q2     Q1     Q4     Q3     Q2     Q1  
Revenue     350,630       372,488       340,778       200,743       181,341       214,640       185,332       107,845  
Cost of Sales     320,645       340,359       308,910       179,984       165,810       195,865       167,573       97,037  
Gross Profit     29,985       32,129       31,868       20,759       15,531       18,775       17,759       10,808  
General and Administrative Expenses     18,632       16,301       14,015       12,136       15,387       9,234       9,654       8,638  
Marketing Expenses     13,698       15,261       15,889       12,629       9,084       11,577       10,266       7,684  
Research and Development Expenses     4,042       3,045       2,608       2,462       2,325       1,931       1,579       1,524  
Settlement of Litigation     -       -       -       9,250       -       -       -       -  
Operating Expenses     36,372       34,607       32,512       36,477       26,796       22,742       21,499       17,846  
Operating Income (Loss)     (6,386 )     (2,478 )     (644 )     (15,718 )     (11,265 )     (3,967 )     (3,740 )     (7,038 )
Other Loss (Income)     (115 )     (151 )     (57 )     (173 )     693       (38 )     (40 )     (28 )
Finance Expenses, net     434       214       523       552       32       10       272       305  
Income (Loss) Before Tax     (6,705 )     (2,541 )     (1,110 )     (16,097 )     (11,990 )     (3,939 )     (3,972 )     (7,315 )
Non-controlling interest     62       (45 )     (105 )     -       26       (85 )     (146 )     (80 )
Income (Loss) Attributable to the Owners of the Company     (6,643 )     (2,586 )     (1,215 )     (16,097 )     (11,964 )     (4,024 )     (4,118 )     (7,395 )
Other Comprehensive Incomes (loss):                                                                
Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments in Financial Assets     (16 )     3       51       43       116       79       42       93  
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment     529       (230 )     376       119       (38 )     (52 )     (85 )     147  
Comprehensive Income (Loss)     (6,130 )     (2,813 )     (788 )     (15,935 )     (11,886 )     (3,997 )     (4,161 )     (7,155 )
Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation:                                                                
Net Loss     (6,705 )     (2,541 )     (1,110 )     (16,097 )     (11,990 )     (3,939 )     (3,972 )     (7,315 )
Finance Costs     169       (16 )     899       671       (6 )     (42 )     187       452  
Depreciation and Amortization     372       358       340       326       298       277       284       269  
Stock-Based Compensation Adjustments     15,119       15,417       13,536       8,844       19,423       7,144       6,075       5,761  
Goodwill Impairment                             723                    
Restructuring Expense                             58       80       44       41  
Expenses related to Anti-Trust Litigation Settlement     118       33       369       9,857                          
Adjusted EBITDA     9,073       13,251       14,034       3,601       8,506       3,520       2,618       (792 )
Earnings per Share                                                                
Basic and Diluted Loss per Share     (0.033 )     (0.013 )     (0.006 )     (0.087 )     (0.066 )     (0.022 )     (0.023 )     (0.041 )

 

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December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

OTHER METRICS

 

Year-over-year quarterly revenue growth (in thousands)

 

    2024     2023  
      Q4       Q3       Q2       Q1       Q4       Q3       Q2       Q1  
Revenue                                                                
Commissions     348,083       369,890       338,574       199,252       180,417       213,319       184,022       107,115  
Commissions – YoY QTR     93 %     73 %     84 %     86 %     89 %     92 %     65 %     75 %
Title Revenue     1,338       1,400       1,255       795       480       964       948       598  
Title Revenue – YoY QTR     179 %     45 %     32 %     33 %     1 %     99 %     87 %     49 %
Mortgage Income     1,167       1,198       949       696       444       357       362       132  
Mortgage Income – YoY QTR     163 %     236 %     162 %     427 %     2,237 %     %     %     %
Wallet Income     42       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Wallet Income - YoY QTR     %     %     %     %     %     %     %     %
Total Revenue     350,630       372,488       340,778       200,743       181,341       214,640       185,332       107,845  
Total Revenue – YoY QTR     93 %     74 %     84 %     86 %     89 %     92 %     65 %     75 %

 

Quarterly key performance metrics

 

The Company uses the results of our operations and key performance metrics related to our business and the real estate industry to evaluate performance, make strategic decisions, and allocate resources. The below table shows certain key performance metrics the Company periodically reviews to measure performance:

 

    2024     2023  
Key Performance Metrics   Q4     Q3     Q2     Q1     Q4     Q3     Q2     Q1  
Closed Transaction Sides     35,370       35,832       30,367       19,032       17,749       20,397       17,537       10,963  
Total Value of Home Side Transactions ($, billions)     14.6       14.4       12.6       7.5       6.8       8.1       7.0       4.0  
Median Home Sale Price ($, thousands)                                                
                                                                 
Total Agents (thousands)     24       22       20       17       14       12       12       10  
Agent Churn Rate (%)     6.8       7.3       7.5       7.9       6.2       10.8       6.5       8.3  
Revenue Churn Rate (%)     1.8       2.0       1.6       1.9       4.9       4.5       3.8       4.3  
                                                                 
Full-Time Employees     264       240       231       151       159       162       145       127  
Full-Time Employees, Excluding One Real Title and One Real Mortgage     178       155       142       117       118       120       102       88  
Headcount Efficiency Ratio1     1:136       1:140       1:138       1:143       1:116       1:101       1:113       1:114  
Revenue Per Full Time Employee ($, thousands)2     2       2,403       2,400       1,716       1,537       1,789       1,817       1,226  
Operating Expense Excluding Revenue Share ($, thousands) 3     26,835       22,956       20,037       27,413       19,956       14,796       13,815       12,412  
Operating Expense Per Transaction Excluding Revenue Share ($) 4     759       641       660       1,440       1,124       725       788       1,132  

 

 

1Defined as full-time brokerage employees excluding One Real Title and One Real Mortgage employees, divided by the number of agents on our platform.

 

2Excluding One Real Title and One Real Mortgage.

 

3Defined as total operating expenses per the Company’s statement of comprehensive loss, less revenue share disclosed in the Company’s expense by nature footnote disclosure in the Financial Statements

 

4Defined as operating expense excluding revenue share, divided by closed transaction sides

 

We track these key performance indicators to assess business growth, agent and transaction trends, operational efficiency, and financial discipline. Closed Transaction Sides, Total Value of Home Side Transactions, and Median Home Sale Price provide insight into market growth, market share, and transaction volume, key drivers of our revenue. Total Agents, Agent Churn Rate, and Revenue Churn Rate help evaluate agent network expansion, retention, and the stability of our revenue base.

 

Operational efficiency is measured through Full-Time Employees, Headcount Efficiency Ratio, and Revenue Per Full-Time Employee, which reflect scalability and productivity relative to revenue growth. Operating Expense Excluding Revenue Share and Operating Expense Per Transaction Excluding Revenue Share provide a clearer view of cost management by isolating fixed and discretionary operating expenses from agent-driven revenue share fluctuations.

 

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December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES

 

The preparation of the Financial Statements requires management to make estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the related disclosures as of the date of the Financial Statements. Actual results may differ from estimates under different assumptions and conditions.

 

Significant judgments include goodwill impairment and deferred taxes. Our significant judgments have been reviewed and approved by the Audit Committee for completeness of disclosure on what management believes would be relevant and useful to investors in interpreting the amounts and disclosures in the Financial Statements.

 

We base our estimates on historical experience and various other assumptions that we believe are reasonable under the circumstances. These estimates may change as new events occur and additional information is obtained. Actual results could differ materially from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

 

Information about assumptions and estimation uncertainties that have significant risk of resulting in a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities in the next financial year is included in the following notes within the Financial Statements:

 

Deferred taxes

 

The Company recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of events that have been included in the financial statements or tax returns. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and tax basis of assets and liabilities using enacted tax rates. In evaluating the ability to recover its deferred income tax assets, the Company considers all available positive and negative evidence, including its operating results, ongoing tax planning and forecasts of future taxable income on a jurisdiction-by-jurisdiction basis. In the event the Company determines that it would be able to realize its deferred income tax assets in the future in excess of their net recorded amount, it would make an adjustment to the valuation allowance that would reduce the provision for income taxes. Conversely, in the event that all or part of the net deferred tax assets are determined not to be realizable in the future, an adjustment to the valuation allowance would be charged to earnings in the period when such determination is made. Many of the judgments made in adjusting valuation allowances involve assumptions and estimates that are highly subjective. Due to changes in facts and circumstances and the estimates and judgments involved in determining the proper valuation allowances, differences between actual future events and prior estimates and judgments could result in adjustments to these valuation allowances. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company has recorded a full valuation allowance on its deferred tax assets. Further details of deferred taxes are presented in Note 12 of the Financial Statements.

 

Goodwill

 

The Company evaluates goodwill for impairment annually in the fourth quarter. In addition to the annual impairment evaluation, the Company evaluates at least quarterly whether events or circumstances have occurred in the period subsequent to the annual impairment testing which indicate that it is more likely than not an impairment loss has occurred. The initial impairment evaluation of goodwill is a qualitative assessment and is performed to assess whether the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. The Company completes a quantitative impairment test if evidence from the qualitative assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If the Company determines the quantitative impairment test is required, the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is determined and compared to its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the carrying amount exceeds the estimated fair value, an impairment loss is recognized equal to that excess. The loss recognized cannot exceed the carrying amount of goodwill.

 

Determining the fair value of a reporting segment involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. The estimate of fair value of each of our reporting segments is based on our projection of revenues, gross margin, operating costs and cash flows considering historical and estimated future results, general economic and market conditions as well as the impact of planned business and operational strategies. We base our fair value estimates on assumptions we believe to be reasonable at the time, but such assumptions are subject to inherent uncertainty. Assumptions critical to our fair value estimates were: (i) discount rates used in determining the fair value of the reporting segments; (ii) estimated future cash flows; and (iii) projected revenue and operating profit growth rates used in the reporting segment models. Actual results may differ from those estimates. The valuations employ present value techniques to measure fair value and consider market factors. Changes in the judgments and estimates underlying our analysis of goodwill for possible impairment, including expected future cash flows and discount rates, could result in a significantly different estimate of the fair value of the reporting units in the future and could result in additional impairment of goodwill.

 

Details of goodwill including the results of annual impairment tests, are presented in Note 11 of the Financial Statements.

 

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December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

ACCOUNTING POLICY DEVELOPMENT

 

Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncements

 

The Financial Accounting Standard Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standard Update (“ASU”) 2023-07, “Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures”. This ASU does not alter the methodology employed by the Company in identifying its operating segments, aggregating those operating segments or applying the quantitative thresholds to determine its reportable segments. Instead, the new ASU adds required disclosures concerning significant segment expenses that are regularly provided to or easily computed from information regularly provided to by the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) and included within the Company’s reported measure of segment profit or loss, as well as certain other disclosures. The new ASU also allows disclosure of multiple measures of segment profitability if those measures are used to allocate resources and assess performance by the CODM. Furthermore, certain annual disclosures will be required on an interim basis. The new ASU is effective for annual financial statements of public business entities for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023 and in interim periods in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The new guidance should be adopted retrospectively unless impracticable. The Company has adopted ASU 2023-07 retrospectively beginning from January 1, 2023.

 

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

 

Disclosure controls and procedures

 

Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer (“CEO”) and Chief Financial Officer (“CFO”) have evaluated the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, as of the end of the period covered by this annual filing. Based on such evaluation, our CEO and CFO have concluded that as of such date, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable assurance level described below.

 

Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Our management, with the participation of our CEO and CFO, evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting using the framework set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission in Internal Control—Integrated Framework (2013). Based on this assessment, management concluded that Real Brokerage maintained effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2024. Brightman Almagor Zohar & Co., our independent registered public accounting firm, has issued an attestation report on our internal control over financial reporting, and this attestation report appears in the Financial Statements.

 

Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

 

There were no changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting during the year ended December 31, 2024 that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the adequacy and effectiveness of the Company’s Internal Control over Financial Reporting.

 

Inherent limitations on Effectiveness of Controls

 

Our management does not expect that our disclosure controls and procedures or our internal control over financial reporting will prevent or detect all errors and all fraud. A control system, no matter how well conceived and operated, can provide only reasonable, not absolute, assurance that the objectives of the control system are met. Because of the inherent limitations in all control systems, no evaluation of controls can provide absolute assurance that all control issues and instances of fraud, if any, within our company have been detected. The design of any system of controls is also based in part upon certain assumptions about the likelihood of future events, and there can be no assurance that any design will succeed in achieving its stated goals under all potential future conditions. Over time, controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Because of the inherent limitations in a cost-effective control system, misstatements due to error or fraud may occur and not be detected.

 

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The Real Brokerage Inc. Management’s

Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

Related party transactions

 

Balances and transactions between the company and its subsidiaries, which are related parties, have been eliminated on consolidation and are not disclosed in this note. The Company’s key management personnel are comprised of its Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, President, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Operations Officer, Chief Legal Officer and other members of the executive team. Executive officers participate in the A&R Plan (see Note 7.A).

 

RISKS AND UNCERTAINTIES

 

There are a number of risk factors that could cause future results to differ materially from those described herein. The risks and uncertainties are not the only ones the Company faces. Additional risks and uncertainties, including those that the Company does not know about as of the date of this MD&A, or that it currently deems immaterial, may also adversely affect the Company’s business. If any of these risks occur, the Company’s business may be harmed, and its financial condition and the results of operation may suffer significantly. Please refer to the risks in Section 5.2 under the caption “Risk Factors” in the Company’s Annual Information Form for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024, available on SEDAR+ under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.com, for a list of risks that could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations.

 

OUTSTANDING SHARE DATA

 

As of February 26, 2025, the Company had 204.4 million Common Shares issued and 204.0 million Common Shares outstanding.

 

In addition, as of February 26, 2025, there were 14.6 million Options issued and outstanding with exercise prices ranging from $0.03 to $ 6.50 per share and expiration dates ranging from January 2030 to November 2034. Each Option is exercisable for one Common Share. As of February 26, 2025, a total of 24.0 million RSUs were issued and outstanding. Once vested, each RSU will settle for a Common Share or cash equal to the value of a Common Share.

 

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

 

Normal Course Issuer Bid (“NCIB”)

 

On May 14, 2024, the Company announced that it renewed its NCIB again pursuant to which Real may purchase up to approximately 9.47 million Common Shares, representing approximately 5% of the total 189 million Common Shares issued and outstanding as of May 1, 2024. Purchases are made at prevailing market prices, and may be conducted during the twelve-month period ended May 28, 2025.

 

The NCIB is being conducted to acquire Common Shares for the purposes of satisfying restricted share unit obligations. The Company appointed CWB Trust Services (the “Trustee”) as the trustee for the purposes of arranging the acquisition of Common Shares and to hold the Common Shares in trust for the purposes of satisfying RSU payments as well as deal with other administrative matters. Through the Trustee, RBC Capital Markets was engaged to undertake purchases under the NCIB.

 

During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company repurchased 8.2 million Common Shares for $36.3 million.

 

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The Real Brokerage Inc. Management’s

Discussion and Analysis for the Year Ended

December 31, 2024 and 2023

 
   

 

Executive Trading Plans (Rule 10b5-1)

 

The Company has adopted a written insider trading policy that governs the purchase, sale, and other dispositions of the Company’s securities by its directors, officers, and employees, designed to promote compliance with applicable insider trading laws and regulations. The policy permits our officers, directors, funds affiliated with our directors, and certain other persons to enter into trading plans complying with Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

We anticipate that, as permitted by Rule 10b5-1 and our policy governing transactions in our securities, some or all of our officers, directors and employees may establish trading plans in the future. We intend to disclose the names of our executive officers and directors who establish a trading plan in compliance with Rule 10b5-1 and the requirements of our policy governing transactions in our securities in our future quarterly and annual reports. We, however, undertake no obligation to update or revise the information provided herein, including for revision or termination of an established trading plan, other than in such quarterly and annual reports.

 

On November 25, 2024, Michelle Ressler, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, entered into a 10b5-1 trading plan (the “Plan”), which is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c), for the sale of up to 218,898 Common Shares, less any amounts that are withheld for the payment of taxes. The first sale of Common Shares will not take place until at least April 1, 2025. The Plan end date is April 1, 2026. Under the Plan, Ms. Ressler will relinquish control over the sale transactions. Accordingly, sales under the Plan may occur at any time, including possibly before, simultaneously with, or immediately after significant events involving the Company.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

These documents, the Company’s Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2024, as well as additional information regarding Real, have been filed electronically on Real’s website at www.onereal.com and is available on SEDAR+ under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.com.

 

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EX-99.4 6 ex99-4.htm

 

EXHIBIT 99.4

 

CERTIFICATION

 

I, Tamir Poleg, Chief Executive Officer of The Real Brokerage Inc., certify that;

 

1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 40-F of The Real Brokerage Inc.;
   
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
   
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this Annual Report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
   
4. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

  a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
     
  b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles:
     
  c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
     
  d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

  a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
     
  b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: March 6, 2025

 


  By: /s/ Tamir Poleg
  Name: Tamir Poleg
  Title: Chief Executive Officer



 

 

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EXHIBIT 99.5

CERTIFICATION

 

I, Michelle Ressler, Chief Financial Officer of The Real Brokerage Inc., certify that;

 

1. I have reviewed this Annual Report on Form 40-F of The Real Brokerage Inc.;
   
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
   
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this Annual Report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
   
4. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:

  a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
     
  b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles:
     
  c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
     
  d)

Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the period covered by the annual report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and

 

5. The registrant’s other certifying officers and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):

  a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal controls over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
     
  b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.

 

Date: March 6, 2025

 

  By: /s/Michelle Ressler
  Name: Michelle Ressler
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

 

 

 

EX-99.6 8 ex99-6.htm

 

EXHIBIT 99.6

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Tamir Poleg, Chief Executive Officer of The Real Brokerage Inc. (the “Company”), hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

 

  a. the Annual Report on Form 40-F of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Annual Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
     
  b. the information contained in the Annual Report fairly presents in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

Date: March 6, 2025

  

  By: /s/ Tamir Poleg
  Name: Tamir Poleg
  Title: Chief Executive Officer

 

 

 

 

EX-99.7 9 ex99-7.htm

 

EXHIBIT 99.7

CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

 

I, Michelle Ressler, Chief Financial Officer of The Real Brokerage Inc. (the “Company”), hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that to the best of my knowledge:

 

  a. the Annual Report on Form 40-F of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2024 (the “Annual Report”) fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and
     
  b. the information contained in the Annual Report fairly presents in all material respects the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.

 

Date: March 6, 2025

 

  By: /s/Michelle Ressler
  Name: Michelle Ressler
  Title: Chief Financial Officer

  

 

 

 

EX-99.8 10 ex99-8.htm

 

Exhibit 99.8

 

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

 

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-282687 on Form F-3 and Registration Statements Nos. 333-262142 and 333-269982 on Form S-8 of our reports dated March 6, 2025, relating to the consolidated financial statements of The Real Brokerage Inc. and the effectiveness of The Real Brokerage Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting appearing in this Annual Report on Form 40-F for the year ended December 31, 2024.

 

/s/Brightman Almagor Zohar & Co.  
Certified Public Accountants  
A Firm in the Deloitte Global Network  
   
Tel Aviv, Israel  
March 6, 2025