Document and Entity Information Document Information [Table] Class of Stock [Axis] Class of Stock [Domain] Common Class A [Member] Common Class A Common Class B [Member] Common Class B Document Information [Line Items] Document and Entity Information Document Type Document Type Document Quarterly Report Document Quarterly Report Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Transition Report Document Transition Report Securities Act File Number Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address Line One Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address City or Town Entity Address, State or Province Entity Address State or Province Entity Address, Postal Zip Code Entity Address Postal Zip Code City Area Code City Area Code Local Phone Number Title of 12(b) Security Title of 12(b) Security Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Security Exchange Name Security Exchange Name Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Interactive Data Current Entity Interactive Data Current Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Small Business Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Shell Company Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Statement [Line Items] Statement Assets [Abstract] Assets Assets, Current [Abstract] Current assets: Cash and Cash Equivalent Cash and cash equivalents Restricted Cash, Current Restricted cash Accounts and Financing Receivable, after Allowance for Credit Loss, Current Accounts and notes receivable, net of allowances Income Taxes Receivable, Current Income taxes receivable Amount of total other current assets including the prepaid expenses, capitalized contracts cost and current assets classified as other. Assets, Other Current Other current assets Other current assets Assets, Current Total current assets Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset Operating lease right of use assets Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net Franchise agreements, net Net Balance Other Intangible Assets, Net Other intangible assets, net Goodwill Ending Balance Beginning Balance Goodwill Amount of other non-current includes capitalized contract costs, notes receivable and non-current assets classified as other. Assets, Other Non Current Other assets, net of current portion Other assets, net of current portion Assets Total assets Total assets Liabilities and Equity [Abstract] Liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Current liabilities: Accounts Payable, Current Accounts payable Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued liabilities Accrued liabilities Accrued Income Taxes, Current Income taxes payable Contract with Customer, Liability, Current Deferred revenue Long-Term Debt, Current Maturities Less current portion Debt Payments due pursuant to the terms of the tax receivable agreements, which are expected to be paid by RE/MAX Holdings within the next twelve month period. Amounts Payable Under Tax Receivable Agreements Current Payable pursuant to tax receivable agreements Operating Lease, Liability, Current Operating lease liabilities Liabilities, Current Total current liabilities Long-Term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities Debt, net of current portion Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net Deferred tax liabilities Contract with Customer, Liability, Noncurrent Deferred revenue, net of current portion Operating Lease, Liability, Noncurrent Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion Other Liabilities, Noncurrent Other liabilities, net of current portion Liabilities Total liabilities Commitments and Contingencies. Commitments and contingencies Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Stockholders' equity (deficit): Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Additional paid-in capital Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated deficit Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive income (deficit), net of tax Equity, Attributable to Parent Total stockholders' equity attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. Equity, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Non-controlling interest Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Ending balance, Value Beginning balance, Value Total stockholders' equity (deficit) Liabilities and Equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity (deficit) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, par value Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares issued Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Ending balance, Shares Beginning balance, Shares Common stock, shares outstanding Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) Product and Service [Axis] Product and Service [Domain] his member stands for continuing franchise fees. Continuing franchise fees Continuing franchise fees This member stands for annual dues. Annual dues Annual dues This member stands for brokerage fees. Broker fees Broker fees This member stands for marketing funds . Marketing funds Marketing Funds Marketing Funds fees This member stands for Franchise sales and other revenue. Franchise sales and other revenue Franchise sales and other revenue Revenues [Abstract] Revenue: Revenue from Contract with Customer, Excluding Assessed Tax Total revenue Operating Expenses [Abstract] Operating expenses: Selling, General and Administrative Expense Selling, operating and administrative expenses Total selling, operating and administrative expenses Marketing and Advertising Expense Marketing Funds expenses Marketing Funds fees Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Depreciation and amortization Depreciation and amortization Business Combination, Acquisition-Related Cost, Expense Merger transaction costs Merger transaction costs The amount of settlement and impairment charges incurred during the period. Settlement And Impairment Charges Settlement And Impairment Charges Settlement and impairment charges Operating Expenses Total operating expenses Operating Income (Loss) Operating income (loss) Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Other expenses, net: Interest Expense, Operating Interest expense Interest Income, Domestic Deposits Interest income Realized Gain (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction, before Tax Foreign currency transaction gains (losses) Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total other expenses, net Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Income (loss) before provision for income taxes Income (loss) before provision for income taxes Income Tax Expense (Benefit) (Provision) / benefit for income taxes Provision for income taxes Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) Net income (loss) Net income (loss) Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income (loss) attributable to NCI Less: net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest Net income (loss) attributable to Holdings Net income (loss) attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. Net income (loss) attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. Earnings (Loss) Per Share, Dividends and Repurchases Net income (loss) attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. per share of Class A common stock Net income (loss) attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc. per share of Class A common stock Earnings Per Share, Basic Basic Earnings Per Share, Diluted Diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding Denominator for diluted net income (loss) per share of Class A common stock Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Basic Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Diluted Weighted average shares of Class A common stock outstanding, diluted Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Change in cumulative translation adjustment Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to RE/MAX Holdings, Inc., net of tax Condensed Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficit) Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Common Stock [Member] Common Stock Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Additional paid-in capital Retained Earnings [Member] Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Non-controlling interest Value of stock issued for equity based compensation expenses and dividend during the period. Stock Issued During Period, Value, Equity Based Compensation and Dividend Equivalents Equity-based compensation expense and dividend equivalents, Value Number of stock issued for equity based compensation expenses and dividend during the period. Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Equity Based Compensation and Dividend Equivalents Equity-based compensation expense and dividend equivalents, Shares Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Change in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Decrease for Tax Withholding Obligation Shares withheld for taxes on share-based compensation, Value Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Shares Withheld for Tax Withholding Obligation Shares withheld for taxes on share-based compensation, Shares Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Other Other Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity [Abstract] Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to operating cash flows: Share-Based Payment Arrangement, Noncash Expense Equity-based compensation expense Accounts Receivable, Credit Loss Expense (Reversal) Bad debt expense Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Deferred income tax expense (benefit) Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Change in Contingent Consideration, Liability, Increase (Decrease) Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration Fair value adjustments Fair value adjustments to contingent consideration Interest Expense, Debt Debt charges Other Noncash Income (Expense) Other, net Adjustment to Reconcile Net Income to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital Changes in operating assets and liabilities Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activity, Including Discontinued Operation Net cash provided by operating activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract] Cash flows from investing activities: Payments to Acquire Productive Assets Purchases of property, equipment and capitalization of software Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation Net cash used in investing activities Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation [Abstract] Cash flows from financing activities: Repayments of Debt Payments on debt Payments of Ordinary Dividends, Common Stock Dividends and dividend equivalents paid to Class A common stockholders Payment, Tax Withholding, Share-Based Payment Arrangement Payments related to tax withholding for share-based compensation Payment for Contingent Consideration Liability, Financing Activities Payment of contingent consideration Cash payments Proceeds from (Payment for) Other Financing Activity Other financing Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activity, Including Discontinued Operation Net cash used in financing activities Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Including Discontinued Operation Effect of exchange rate changes on cash Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Period Increase (Decrease), Including Exchange Rate Effect and Discontinued Operation Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Cash, Cash Equivalent, Restricted Cash, and Restricted Cash Equivalent, Continuing Operation Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, end of period Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Business and Organization Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Business and Organization Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Non-controlling Interest Noncontrolling Interest Disclosure [Text Block] Non-controlling Interest The entire disclosure for earnings per share, dividends and repurchases. Earnings Per Share, Dividends and Repurchases [Text Block] Earnings (Loss) Per Share, Dividends and Repurchases Intangible Assets and Goodwill Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Intangible Assets and Goodwill Accrued Liabilities Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Disclosure [Text Block] Accrued Liabilities Debt Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Debt Fair Value Measurements Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Income Taxes Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block] Income Taxes Equity-Based Compensation Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Text Block] Equity-Based Compensation Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Commitments and Contingencies Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Segment Information Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Basis of Presentation Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block] Use of Estimates Segment Reporting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Segment Reporting Revenue [Policy Text Block] Revenue Recognition Cash and Cash Equivalents, Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block] Cash, Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash Disclosure of accounting policy for entity's charging for various services it performs. Services Provided Policy Services Provided to the Marketing Funds by Real Estate Receivable [Policy Text Block] Accounts and Notes Receivable Disclosure of accounting policy for other current assets and other assets, net of current portion. Other Current Asses and Other Assets, Net of Current Portions, Policy [Policy Text Block] Other Current Assets and Other Assets, Net of Current Portion Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block] Property and Equipment Lessor, Leases [Policy Text Block] Leases Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities or Restructurings, Policy [Policy Text Block] Restructuring Charges Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block] Foreign Currency Derivatives New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recently Adopted and New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted