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Referral agents come from varied and unique backgrounds, but there are two things they all have in common: a desire to earn extra money doing something they love while cutting the cost of holding a real estate license!

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Who Becomes a Referral Agent?

Winding Down Their Career
  • Experienced agents transitioning to retirement
  • Maintaining industry connections
  • Leveraging decades of market knowledge
  • Creating a generous retirement plan

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Key Benefits

Low Overhead

Eliminate expensive fees while maintaining your license

Flexible Schedule

Work on your terms without minimum production requirements

Passive Income

Build recurring revenue from your network

Industry Connection

Stay connected to real estate while pursuing other interests

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What You Save

Typical Cost: $500-1,500+ annuallyYour Cost: $0 - No board membership required for referral agents
Typical Cost: $1,000-2,000+ annuallyYour Cost: $0 - Partner with agents who have MLS access
Typical Cost: $100-300+ annuallyYour Cost: $0 - No property showing requirements
Typical Cost: $300-500+ annuallyYour Cost: $0 - Referral-only activities have different requirements
Typical Cost: $100-500+ monthlyYour Cost: $0 - Work from anywhere with our online platform

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No Pressure Environment

General Referral’s Philosophy: We offer simplicity, not stress. No minimum production requirements mean you can build your business at your own pace.

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What This Means:

  • No sales quotas to meet
  • No pressure to close deals
  • No mandatory training sessions
  • No office attendance requirements
  • No minimum referral commitments

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Special Advantages for Different Groups

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Perfect Retirement Strategy

  • Maintain professional connections
  • Generate passive income from your network
  • Stay active in the industry you love
  • Refer your existing book of business
  • Work on your schedule

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Continuing Education Benefits

New Jersey Advantage: No continuing education requirements for referral agents!
This saves you:
  • Time away from other pursuits
  • Course fees ($200-500+ per renewal period)
  • Travel to in-person classes
  • Scheduling conflicts with your primary career

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Perfect for Personal Use

Even if you never make a single referral to others, becoming a referral agent pays off when you:
  • Buy or sell your own home
  • Help family members with real estate transactions
  • Refer friends to trusted agents
  • Save on your personal real estate needs
ROI Example: If you move just once every 10 years, the referral fee from your own transaction can more than cover the cost of holding your license as a referral agent!

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Ready to Start?

View Our Plans

Explore generous commission structures

Join Today

Start your referral agent journey

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Success Stories

“After 25 years as a full-service agent, I transitioned to referral-only. I’m saving thousands in overhead while still earning from my network. It’s the perfect way to wind down my career while maintaining industry connections.”
“As a financial advisor, becoming a referral agent was a natural fit. I help clients with their real estate needs while focusing on my primary practice. It’s additional income with minimal time investment.”
“I got my license but wasn’t ready for the full-service commitment. As a referral agent, I’m learning the business and building relationships without the pressure and overhead.”