Article: Greenwood Village, Colo.-based realty giant Re/Max takes steps to go public.

Byline: Will Shanley

Jan. 3--Greenwood Village-based Re/Max International Inc., the real estate franchiser that ascended to the top of the home-sales industry with its revolutionary commission structure, is setting the groundwork for an initial public offering.

Re/Max officials confirmed Thursday that they are considering an IPO for the company but that it is at least several years away.

Such a move "is inevitable," said co-founder and chairman Dave Liniger, who owns the majority of the company with his wife and co-founder, Gail. However, there are "no immediate plans to go public." In preparation for a public offering, Re/Max has taken several ...

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