The #1 reason real estate agents quit the business is the cost of maintaining their license
Garden State Referral has your solution to that problem!
About Us
Garden State Referral is a New Jersey-licensed Real Estate Referral Company that helps licensed agents earn income through real estate referrals without the day-to-day demands of active real estate sales. We proudly employ independent contractors who hold the special license designation of Salesperson Licensed With Real Estate Referral Company (SLWRERC).
As a sister company of Garden State Referals Academy—New Jersey’s top-rated real estate school—we uphold the same commitment to excellence, client service, and ethical standards that have earned Garden State Referals Academy more than 700 five-star Google reviews.
| Salesperson Licensee | Garden State Referral Agent | |
|---|---|---|
| Semiannual license fee | $100 semiannually | $100 semiannually |
| Board of Realtors® dues | $550-$700 annually | Zero |
| Errors & Omissions insurance | $500-$700 annually | Zero |
| MLS dues | $450-$600 annually | Zero |
| Broker fees | Up to $1,200 annually | $99-$125 annually |
| Showing service dues | $180 annually | Zero |
| DocuSign fees | $480 annually | Zero |
| Lockbox access app | $201-$317 annually | Zero |
| CRM subscription | $550-$800 annually | Zero |
| Semiannual cost of CE classes | $100-$200 | Zero |
| Your annual expenses | $4,311 to $5,277 | $199-$225 |
Don’t waste all that real estate licensing work! You will still be a real estate agent.
Your neighbor wants to sell their home; your brother in Florida is moving to North Carolina, you decide to buy an investment property.
You can still earn commission when your friends and family need to buy or sell real estate anywhere in the country! It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!
Super Simple 3 Step Process
01
Send us the detail on a simple referral form. You can even pick your favorite agent if you wish!
02
We make the official referral by gaining official confirmation of a referral commission.
03
After the sale closes, we send you your commission!
Garden State Referals Academy helps agents stay licensed affordably with simple referrals, minimal fees, and nationwide real estate earning opportunities.