Pleasanton, CA — January 22nd, 2026 — NextHome is proud to announce that it has been named No. 1 overall franchise and No. 1 in the real estate category for owner satisfaction in the 2026 Franchise Business Review Top Franchises list.
This year’s recognition marks NextHome’s fifth time ranked No. 1 overall and eighth time ranked No. 1 in real estate, reflecting a continued commitment to supporting and empowering franchise owners.
NextHome, Inc. is an independently owned national franchisor focused on changing the way consumers work with local agents and shop for real estate online. The NextHome franchise, founded in 2014, has approximately 600 offices and 5,500+ members across the country. The company closed over 30,000 transactions in 2025 worth over $11B in volume.
Franchise Business Review’s Franchise Satisfaction Award rankings are released each January following a comprehensive survey process that includes more than 330 franchise brands representing over 26,000 franchise owners. Franchisees evaluate their experience across 33 core benchmarks, including training and support, operations, franchisor-franchisee relations, leadership, culture, and financial opportunity.
Feedback from NextHome owners has consistently placed the franchise among the top performers in Franchise Business Review rankings since 2019. The company has also been recognized as one of the most innovative franchises, a top franchise for women and veterans, and a leading recession-resilient franchise.
“These remain some of the most meaningful recognitions we can receive because they come directly from our franchise owners,” said James Dwiggins, Co-Chief Executive Officer of NextHome. “NextHome owners are forward-thinking professionals who continue to raise the bar for our industry. Their feedback reinforces what matters most to us: building a company that truly supports, empowers, and invests in the people serving today’s home buyers and sellers.”
“This recognition matters to us because it reflects the voices of our franchise owners across the country,” said Keith Robinson, Co-Chief Executive Officer of NextHome. “Humans Over Houses® is more than a phrase at NextHome. It’s a guiding principle that shapes how we lead, how we support our members, and how we continue building a company rooted in trust, collaboration, and shared purpose.”
“Franchisee satisfaction is one of the most reliable indicators of long-term franchise performance,” said Michelle Rowan, president of Franchise Business Review. “This year’s Top Franchise winners significantly outperformed industry averages, demonstrating strength in the areas that matter most to franchise owners: leadership, support, innovation, culture, and financial opportunity. These brands are not just growing, they are building healthy, resilient systems.”
NextHome extends its sincere gratitude to its franchise owners for their trust, feedback, and partnership. This recognition is not the result of a single year or initiative, but of a long-term commitment to listening, evolving, and building a franchise system designed to help owners succeed in every market cycle.
Interested in being a part of the NextHome Real Estate Franchise? Contact Charis Moreno at Charis@NextHome.com.
Each office is an independently owned and operated business.