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Parked, not retired: what a real estate referral agent does

A referral agent keeps a real estate license and sends every client to another agent. What the job allows (New Jersey even gives it its own license), what Georgia requires, how the money moves, and why the referral agent is the one person who can't see the deal.

The Refervia Research TeamOctober 28, 20267 min read

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How much is a real estate referral fee? A plain-English guide

Usually 20% to 35% of the receiving agent's side, with 25% the most common. Here is how the math works, why the money moves broker to broker, who can legally be paid, and what to put in writing before you make the intro.

The Refervia Research TeamOctober 5, 20268 min read

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Build a two-deep insurance bench before your next closing

Lenders generally require homeowners insurance before closing, and that step has gotten harder. How real estate agents can line up a primary and a backup insurance partner, and hand off with context instead of a text.

The Refervia Research TeamOctober 1, 20267 min read

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Insurance

For insurance professionals: winning referrals from real estate partners, responding fast, and building a steady inbound pipeline.

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Agencies & Brokerages

For owners and team leaders: routing referrals across your team, license oversight, and reporting that actually helps you coach.

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Referral Partners

How to build a trusted partner network, vet who you send business to, and keep every handoff professional.

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Market Trends

What is moving real estate and insurance right now, and what it means for the referrals between them.

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