US franchised estate agency giant Re/Max is hoping to mop up more Irish estate agencies over the coming months with a target of up to 60 offices North and South. So far, 15 franchises have been sold, including six in Dublin, where Dun Laoghaire auctioneer of long standing Tom O'Higgins is the latest to sign up. Re/Max has no less than 3,500 offices in 34 countries so they do mean business. Expect it see its hot air balloon logo landing at an estate agency branch near you.