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NRS Referrals (Berkshire Hathaway - Fox & Roach) is a referral brokerage based in Devon, Pennsylvania — not New Jersey. They offer an 80% commission split on referral fees with a $150 annual fee. For NJ-licensed agents, the key consideration is that NRS operates from out of state with no New Jersey office, which means you would be working under a broker who is not locally present. If having a local NJ broker and maximizing your per-referral income are priorities, this comparison will help you evaluate both options.

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Quick Comparison

FeatureGeneral ReferralNRS Referrals
Commission Split100% (less $295 flat fee)80%
Annual Fee$99–119$150
NJ OfficeYes (Midland Park & Holmdel)No (Devon, PA)
Online SignupYesNo
Referral RestrictionsNoneNone stated
Online Referral PortalYesNo

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Commission Deep Dive

The commission structure is the most impactful difference between these two programs. Here is how each model works on an identical transaction.
With General Referral, you keep 100% of your referral commission minus a flat $295 transaction fee. The fee stays the same regardless of the referral amount.Worked example — $500K home sale:
Line ItemAmount
Home sale price$500,000
Gross commission (3%)$15,000
Your referral fee (25%)$3,750
General Referral transaction fee-$295
Your take-home$3,455 (92.1%)
Because the fee is flat, your effective percentage improves as the transaction value increases.
On this single transaction, General Referral puts $455 more in your pocket. Over multiple referrals per year, this difference compounds quickly.

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Technology & Tools

General Referral provides a modern, digital-first experience for referral agents:
  • Online referral portal — Submit and manage referrals from anywhere through a dedicated web-based dashboard
  • Digital referral submission — No paperwork, phone calls, or faxes required to place a referral
  • Electronic agreements via SignWell — Sign all documents digitally without printing, scanning, or mailing
  • Commission tracking — Monitor the status and payout of your referrals in real time

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Office Locations & Accessibility

DetailGeneral ReferralNRS Referrals
Primary OfficeMidland Park, NJDevon, PA
Additional OfficeHolmdel, NJ—
NJ Locations20
In-State BrokerYesNo
Online Signup AvailableYesNo
Remote-Friendly ToolsYes (online portal, e-signatures)Limited
NRS Referrals is headquartered in Devon, Pennsylvania, and does not maintain a New Jersey office. For NJ-licensed agents, this means your supervising broker is located out of state. If you ever need in-person broker support, document notarization, or face-to-face assistance, you would need to travel to Pennsylvania.

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Resources & Support

  • Email support — Responsive support team available by email
  • Knowledge base and docs — Self-service documentation and guides
  • Video tutorials — Step-by-step walkthroughs for common tasks
  • Member portal — Centralized dashboard for managing your account, referrals, and payments
  • Two NJ office locations — In-person support available in Midland Park and Holmdel

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Who Should Choose NRS Referrals?

NRS Referrals may be a reasonable fit if you:

Hold a PA License Too

You are licensed in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania and want a single brokerage that operates out of the PA market area.

Don't Need a Local NJ Office

You are fully comfortable working with a broker located in Devon, PA, and do not anticipate needing in-person support in New Jersey.

Prefer an Out-of-State Broker

You are comfortable with an out-of-state supervising broker and do not require local NJ broker oversight.

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Who Should Choose General Referral?

General Referral is the stronger choice if you:

Want a Local NJ Broker

With offices in both Midland Park and Holmdel, you have a New Jersey-based broker with convenient in-state locations for any support you need.

Want to Maximize Every Referral

The flat $295 fee beats a 20% commission cut on any referral earning more than approximately $1,475 — which covers the vast majority of real estate referrals.

Prefer Online Tools

You want to submit referrals, sign agreements, and track commissions digitally — all through a self-service online portal.

Value Transparent, Predictable Costs

A flat $295 fee per transaction means you always know exactly what you will pay. No percentage math, no surprises as commission amounts change.

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Income Comparison

See how your annual net income compares across different referral volumes. All scenarios assume a $500,000 home, a 3% commission ($15,000), and a 25% referral fee ($3,750 per referral). Annual fees are factored in.
General ReferralNRS Referrals
Gross referral income$3,750$3,750
Brokerage cost$295 (flat fee)$750 (20% split)
Net referral income$3,455$3,000
Annual fee$119$150
Net annual income$3,336$2,850
You keep $486 more per year with General Referral — even with just one referral.

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How to Switch to General Referral

Transferring your license is straightforward and typically takes less than one week.
1

Sign up with General Referral

Complete the online application in about 5 minutes. Select your plan and submit payment.
2

Your current broker releases your license

Notify your current brokerage that you’re transferring. They release your license to the state — typically 1-2 business days.
3

General Referral activates your license

We sponsor your license with the state. Activation typically takes less than one week.

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Ready to Maximize Your Referral Income?

Join General Referral

Complete your application in about 5 minutes and start keeping more of every referral fee

Calculate Your Earnings

See exactly how much you’d earn with our 100% commission model
Have questions? Contact us or email support@generalreferral.com.