Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2014

Basis of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are unaudited and comprise the condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company and have been prepared in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“U.S. GAAP”) and with Article 10 of Regulation S-X. In compliance with those instructions, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP have been condensed or omitted. The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements are presented on a consolidated basis and include the accounts of the Company and its majority-owned subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated. In the opinion of management, the accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements reflect all normal and recurring adjustments necessary to present fairly the Company’s financial position as of March 31, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the results of its operations and cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2014 and 2013, and changes in its stockholders’ equity for the three months ended March 31, 2014. Interim results may not be indicative of full year performance.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

The preparation of consolidated 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 consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Significant areas in which management uses assumptions include, among other things, the establishment of the allowance for doubtful accounts and notes receivable, the determination of the estimated lives of intangible assets, equity-based compensation, the estimates of the fair value of reporting units used in the annual assessment of goodwill, the fair value of assets acquired and the amounts payable pursuant to the terms of the Tax Receivable Agreements (“TRAs”) discussed in more detail in Note 3, Non-controlling Interest. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Principles of Consolidation

Principles of Consolidation

On October 7, 2013, RE/MAX Holdings completed its IPO and now holds a 39.56% economic interest in RMCO, but as managing member controls the operations, management and activities of RMCO. As a result, RE/MAX Holdings consolidates RMCO and records a non-controlling interest on its Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Under the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (“JOBS Act”), the Company meets the definition of an emerging growth company. The Company has irrevocably elected to opt out of the extended transition period for complying with new or revised accounting standards pursuant to Section 107(b) of the JOBS Act. There were no significant new accounting pronouncements that the Company adopted during the three months ended March 31, 2014.

Critical Accounting Judgments and Estimates

Critical Accounting Judgments and Estimates

There have been no changes in the Company’s critical accounting judgments and estimates from those that were disclosed in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013. The Company believes that the disclosures herein are adequate so that the information presented is not misleading; however, it is suggested that these condensed consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.