Related Party Transactions (Detail) (RMCO, USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accounts receivable from affiliates:
Total accounts receivable from affiliates	$ 116	$ 55
Accounts payable to affiliates:
Total accounts payable to affiliates	(2,397)	(2,385)
Net accounts payable to affiliates	(2,281)	(2,330)
RE/MAX Southwest Region
Accounts receivable from affiliates:
Total accounts receivable from affiliates		11
RE/MAX Central Atlantic Region, Inc.
Accounts receivable from affiliates:
Total accounts receivable from affiliates	5	21
RE/MAX of Texas Advertising Fund
Accounts receivable from affiliates:
Total accounts receivable from affiliates	106
Other Affiliates
Accounts receivable from affiliates:
Total accounts receivable from affiliates	5	23
Accounts payable to affiliates:
Total accounts payable to affiliates	$ (2,397)	$ (2,385)