The complete guide to understanding referral-only brokerages, license parking, and why thousands of agents are making the switch to save money while staying connected to real estate.
A referral-only brokerage is a real estate company that holds your license and allows you to earn referral commissions without requiring MLS membership, NAR dues, or local association fees. It's perfect for "parking" or "hanging" your license while staying active in real estate.
A referral-only brokerage is a real estate company that holds your real estate license with the state and allows you to earn referral fees when connecting clients to other full-service REALTORS® in any state in the USA, without requiring MLS membership, NAR dues, or local board association fees.
Also known as: License parking, hanging your license, referral brokerage, or non-MLS brokerage. These terms all describe the same cost-effective way to maintain your real estate license.
Eliminate MLS fees ($300-800), NAR dues ($150-200), local board fees ($200-400), desk fees ($300-600), and office expenses while keeping your license active.
Keep your real estate license active and in good standing without the stress and costs of traditional real estate sales. Perfect for career transitions, retirement, or life changes.
Connect clients with qualified full-service REALTORS® nationwide and earn 80% of referral commissions. Work with your network, friends, and family without the pressure of traditional sales.
Yes! "Parking" or "hanging" your license with a referral-only brokerage is the most cost-effective way to keep your license active while earning referral income.
No! That's the main benefit. You avoid all MLS fees, NAR dues, and local association costs while maintaining your license in good standing.
Absolutely! You earn 25-30% referral commissions when you connect clients with full-service agents. Many agents earn thousands annually through referrals.
Your license stays active and in good standing, so you can easily transfer to a full-service brokerage anytime you want to return to active selling.
Referral-only brokerages are perfect for agents in various life situations who want to maintain their license cost-effectively while earning referral income.
Stepping back from full-time sales but want to keep your license active and earn from your network. Perfect for agents who want to "park" their license during retirement.
Moving to a new market but want to maintain relationships and earn from your previous area. Keep your Nevada license parked while living anywhere in the US.
Focusing on other careers (teaching, corporate jobs, etc.) but want to keep your real estate license and earn referral income from your network.
Taking time off for family but want to maintain your license and earn passive income from referrals. Perfect for maternity/paternity leave or family priorities.
Taking a break from the daily grind of real estate sales but want to stay connected to opportunities. Perfect for avoiding burnout while maintaining your license.
Focusing on your investment portfolio but want to maintain your license cost-effectively and earn referral income from your investment network.
Simply want to keep your license active at the lowest possible cost while earning from referrals. Perfect for agents who want to "hang" their license affordably.
Changing careers but want to keep your real estate options open. Park your license while exploring new opportunities or going back to school.
Now that you understand how it works, discover the powerful reasons why thousands of real estate professionals are making the switch to referral-only brokerages.
Discover the key advantages of referral-only brokerages.
Simple, straightforward process that connects your clients with top-producing agents while you earn referral commissions.
Connect your client to us through the Just Referred Submit a Referral page. Simple online form takes just minutes.
We match your client with a top-producing, full-service REALTOR® in their market through our vetted network.
The matched REALTOR® closes the transaction with your client, handling all the details and paperwork.
You get paid your referral commission after closing. Fast payment processing gets money in your account quickly.
This model is perfect for agents who are:
Want to keep earning without full-time commitment
No longer selling real estate full-time
From full-service real estate sales
From their network and relationships
If you recognize yourself in any of these categories, Just Referred could be the perfect solution to keep your license active while earning referral income.
Many referral-only brokerages exist, but Just Referred is different:
From experienced professionals with decades of real estate expertise
Lightning-fast processing on referral commissions
Precision matching to ensure high satisfaction and repeat business
Transparent updates so you know exactly where your referral stands
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Earn income without showing homes or writing contracts
Discover the game-changing benefits that are transforming how smart agents approach real estate licensing.
Eliminate thousands in annual overhead costs including MLS fees, NAR dues, local board fees, desk fees, and office expenses.
Work on your own schedule with no office hours, sales quotas, mandatory meetings, or production requirements.
Earn commission income from referrals without the stress of managing transactions, showings, or client hand-holding.
Keep your real estate license active and in good standing without the financial burden that full-service REALTORS® pay for MLS, Association, and National Dues.
No cold calling, prospecting pressure, or mandatory sales activities. Focus on quality relationships and natural referrals.
Access to referral opportunities across all 50 states. You can refer buyers and sellers nationwide to qualified experienced full-service REALTORS®.
Moved to another state? Keep your Nevada license active and continue earning referral commissions nationwide. Your license location doesn't limit where you can refer or live.
Real estate investors can maintain their license cost-effectively while focusing on their portfolio, earning referral income from their investment network.
Perfect for agents changing careers, retiring, or taking a break from full-time real estate while keeping their professional options open.
Just Referred is licensed in Nevada, but our agents live and work nationwide. Park your license with us and earn referral commissions from all 50 states, regardless of where you live.
Agents live in all 50 states
Earn from all 50 states
Fully licensed brokerage
Just Referred agents live nationwide while maintaining their Nevada license
Parked safely with Just Referred in Nevada, stays active and in good standing
Live anywhere in the US - California, Texas, Florida, New York, anywhere!
Refer clients to qualified agents in all 50 states and earn 80% of referral commissions
Work with friends, family, and contacts wherever they are located
While your license is held in Nevada, you can live and work anywhere. Here are the Nevada communities we serve for licensing purposes:
Join agents from all 50 states who have parked their license with Just Referred
Get Started TodayGet answers to the most common questions agents ask about parking their license and earning referral income.
Parking or hanging your license means keeping your real estate license active and in good standing with a brokerage without actively selling properties or paying expensive MLS fees, NAR dues, and association costs. It's the most cost-effective way to maintain your license.
Most agents save $1,400+ annually by eliminating MLS fees ($300-800), NAR dues ($150-200), local board fees ($200-400), desk fees ($300-600), and office expenses. The exact savings depend on your local market costs.
Yes! You earn 80% of referral commissions when you connect clients with qualified full-service REALTORS®. Many agents earn thousands annually through referrals from their network, friends, and family without the pressure of traditional sales.
Absolutely! With a referral-only brokerage, you can refer buyers and sellers to qualified full-service REALTORS® in all 50 states and earn referral commissions nationwide. Your license location doesn't limit where you can refer.
Yes! Your license remains active and in good standing with the state. You'll meet all continuing education requirements and can easily transfer to a full-service brokerage anytime you want to return to active selling.
You cannot actively list properties, work directly with buyers, access MLS systems, or conduct traditional real estate sales. You're limited to referring clients to other agents and earning referral commissions.
The process is typically quick and straightforward. Once you complete the application and transfer your license, you can start earning referral commissions immediately. Most agents are up and running within 1-2 weeks.
Absolutely! Since your license stays active and in good standing, you can transfer to any full-service brokerage whenever you're ready to return to active selling. There's no penalty or waiting period.
Yes! Many agents park their license in one state while living in another. You can live anywhere in the US and still maintain your license and earn referral commissions nationwide. Perfect for relocating agents.
Yes, you'll still need to complete your state's continuing education requirements to keep your license active. However, you won't need to pay for MLS training, NAR courses, or other expensive traditional real estate education.
Our team is here to help you understand if a referral-only brokerage is right for your situation.
Whether you are stepping back from sales, relocating, or simply looking for a low-cost way to keep your license active, Just Referred makes it easy to keep earning through your connections.
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