RE/MAX - ("Real Estate Maximums") was established in 1973 as the real estate organization especially designed for experienced, full-time professional Realtors. RE/MAX Sales Associates average nearly 11 years of full-time, professional experience. That's more than double the national average. They also lead the industry average in advanced designations and closed transactions. RE/MAX has offices in every state of the United States and in every province of Canada. In recent years, it has expanded into Mexico and the Caribbean, Spain, Israel, South Africa and Germany. With nearly 42,000 Sales Associates in more than 2,500 offices, RE/MAX is one of the world's largest real estate organizations. Each RE/MAX office is independently owned and operated. RE/MAX has its own relocation company, RE/MAX Relocation Services, helping corporations to move their employees and families. RE/MAX has grown every month of its history! The RE/MAX hot air balloon is one of the most recognized corporate logos in North America. Although the balloons are independently owned and operated, the corporate "fleet" is approaching 100, the largest in the world. While individual RE/MAX offices and regions have distinguished themselves in various community projects and charities, the official charity of the RE/MAX organization is the Children's Miracle Network (CMN). RE/MAX Sales Associates have raised millions of dollars for CMN hospitals worldwide.