5,104,931
I've never received a referral fee from anyone except another agent. I've never paid a referral fee to anyone except another agent.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Karen Climer
Orlando, FL
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Jim Patton
Modesto, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
1,090,637
The only referral fees I have ever paid or received have been to other agents. There are some service providers who offer a referral fee and I don't use any of them since they charge the customer more to offset that fee and that is not right. There are probably local agents who accept referral fees from providers but I'm not aware of any.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach ...
Miramar Beach, FL
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Jim Patton
Modesto, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
604,644
Hi Peter Mohylsky. BRIX REALTY I've never received a referral from any vendor. That's not the way to earn my business. If they do a good job, keep their word and offer a fair price that will get my repeat business.
Now I have given and received referrals from other agents.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Jim Patton
Modesto, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,502,998
Very common for real estate professional to professional.
While we cannot give referral fees to painters, lawyers, etc., I certainly will thank them and probably include a coffee card or something of that nature. If they regularly send me deals, I'm going to send them a very nice Christmas gift and probably take them and their spouse out to dinner or two during the year. This is just common sense to show a sign of respect and appreciation. Business 201 type stuff here.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Fred Griffin Florida R...
Tallahassee, FL
2,390,620
When I was active they seemed to be non-existent Peter Mohylsky. BRIX REALTY . That's not to say they were not promised... I quickly learned that no ones word was worth a turd! Professionals... my ass.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Jim Patton
Modesto, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Peter Mohylsky, Beach ...
Miramar Beach, FL
3,345,091
I once had a contractor tell me I would be paid 10% of the job. I did not ask for a referral fee nor did I expect one.
Was he was hoping he would get the job if he paid a referral fee?
I was less than happy. I told him right to his face. Or should I say, I let him have it! Charging my client more to pay me 10%! Why would I do that when I am already getting paid by the seller.
Referral fees for real estate are very common.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Jim Patton
Modesto, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
378,517
I would be fired by my wife broker if I ever tried to take a referral fee from a vendor. We don't even take them from home warranty companies who offer them. NOPE, not happening. Broker to broker and it's all in writing and we're good to go.
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Jim Patton
Modesto, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
911,338
Not common here. I don't know anyone that would expect a referral fee for recommending a contractor or service provider.
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Jim Patton
Modesto, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
3,587,960
I have never accepted fees from referral partners ie contractors etc.
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
1,052,211
I've never asked for or paid a vendor a referral fee.
I have sent and received more broker referral fees than I can count.
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Jim Patton
Modesto, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
851,242
Between agents, yes. Anything else seems unethical. Service providers earn a spot on my list because they do a good job, are reliable & fair.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
3,125,819
Only receive referral fees from property management companies and to/from other agents. I will tip a vendor if the job is done well!
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
1,543,823
I only give and receive referral fees from other REALTORS*
I tell vendors, I'd rather have your referrals than your $100.00 referral gift.
Plus, I don't like vendors that lead with that offer, why do they need to?
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
3,416,038
There are a few contractors who are appreciative that will give me a gift card to a great local restaurant. It is not asked for or expected but is nice.
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Ryan Huggins - Thousan...
Thousand Oaks, CA
900,128
Referral fees among real estate professionals are quite common and range in percentages charged. Referral feel from, or to, any other service providers are illegal in Connecticut.
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Jim Patton
Modesto, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
7,836,134
My service provider referral fees have been limited to real estate agents. I have not expected referral fees when recommending plumbers, HVAC services, painters, etc.
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Jim Patton
Modesto, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
4,693,319
Probably more common than I know, but I don't refer others to people for the money, I refer people because they do good work.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
2,684,109
Friendship, "let me take you to lunch, or let's have a cold one on me". No cash dollars, no gift cards.
* If you have a fiduciary, you may want to get legal counsel on whether or not you can accept such a fee. IDK, but it might be worth an email to FAR Legal, or ask your favorite lawyer next time you see him or her.
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
763,883
The only referral fee the I've been involved with is a referral for one Realtor to another and the fee varies by transaction, agent and circumstances. I proudly state to all of my clients that I will never accept any money for any recommendation I make and that the only reason I refer someone is that they are as honest as I am. Any fee accepted should be disclosed.
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Jim Patton
Modesto, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
921,504
I reward good behavior.
My good behavior is rewarded.
I will forego the FEE for preferential treatment when I call at some time in the future.
The home inspector I use does not pay a referral fee, but when I need a cursory 'pre-inspection,' we have an agreement.
Such 'referral compensation' expectations, I would suggest, are present 85% of the time.
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Jim Patton
Modesto, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
195,422
I don't ever expect a vendor to pay me a referral. If I know a good service provider, I'm going to recommend them. I would like to think that they'll reciprocate, but if they don't, it's fine.
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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John Juarez
Fremont, CA
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Jim Patton
Modesto, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Karen Climer
Orlando, FL
5,868,554
Haven't heard or seen of any with vendors.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
2,781,173
If and when I want to trigger or create a referral, everyone qualifies some having to be handled in a special way while others are the norm
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - W...
St. George, UT
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Thomas J. Nelson, REAL...
La Jolla, CA
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Jim Patton
Modesto, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
901,535
Agent to agent is common. Outside of that I don't take referral fees for referring vendors. If I know someone offers a referral fee I let them know to pass it on to the client.
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
5,216,398
Referral fees from the r agents, both local and afar, yes! Referral fees from contractors, something not kosher about that, so never!
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
1,311,397
Referral payments from agents for buyers or sellers to referring agents are common. Referral payments from service providers are a very bad idea and may be illegal in some cases.
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
1,196,798
I haven't seen a contractor referral fee but Relator® to Realtor® is common
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
6,393,404
As far as I know only Real Estate Agents charge referral fees, all other industries give them freely.
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Kathleen Daniels, Prob...
San Jose, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Charlotte, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
2,241,053
The best providers of services are well known in a small town and no fee used to help sort them out. Word of mouth on the local grapevine does the trick and keep the money in your wallet for who to use in service providing Peter Mohylsky. BRIX REALTY .
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Carla Freund
Raleigh, NC
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Doug Dawes
Topsfield, MA
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Brian England
Gilbert, AZ
1,556,633
Very uncommon. I recently got a free roof inspection done on my own home from a guy I've used twice in the past.
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Steve Higgins
Kelowna, BC
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
1,844,301
I agree with Brenda Mayette.
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Brenda Mayette
Glenville, NY
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL
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Gary Frimann, CRS, GRI...
Gilroy, CA
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
805,909
Referral fees are common here in Real Estate. I'm not sure about outside of the business. I know we are so short on trades people and the ones we do have can't keep up with the work they have, so I'm pretty darn sure no one is paying referral fees in those areas. But you know what they say about assuming! lol I haven't ever received a referral fee from any of the businesses that I have referred.
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Minot, ND
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Joan Cox
Denver, CO
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Diana Zaccaro Broker A...
Cocoa Beach, FL