ZACKS·2025-05-23 18:58Group 1 - RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. has announced the sale of master franchise rights in Côte d'Ivoire and the opening of a franchised brokerage in Bahrain, enhancing its presence in Western Africa and the Middle East [1][2] - The Côte d'Ivoire region aims to leverage RE/MAX's globally recognized brand, agent-centric business model, and innovative technology to establish trust in the local real estate market [2] - The newly formed REMAX Premier in Bahrain has set an ambitious growth strategy, focusing on recruiting innovative agents and exploring cross-border partnerships in residential, commercial, and luxury real estate [3][4] Group 2 - RE/MAX's management emphasizes the importance of providing global affiliates with resources and support to expand their businesses, highlighting the brand's strong network of professionals [5] - Over the past three months, RE/MAX shares have decreased by 20.6%, contrasting with a 2.8% decline in the broader industry [5] - Other real estate stocks with better rankings include Ferrovial SE and Berkeley Group, both currently rated as Zacks Rank 2 (Buy) [6]