Store Count by Ownership Type (Detail)	Dec. 31, 2014 store		Dec. 31, 2013 store		Dec. 31, 2012 store
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	1,326		1,370		1,324
Sales and Lease Ownership Excluding RIMCO
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	1,243		1,262		1,227
HomeSmart
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	83		81		78
RIMCO
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	0		27		19
Franchised Stores
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	782	[1]	781	[1]	749	[1]
Systemwide Stores
Franchisor Disclosure [Line Items]
Company operated stores	2,108		2,151		2,073

[1] As of December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, 920, 940 and 929 franchises had been awarded, respectively.