REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE FOR
Referral-Only Agents
A simple, low-cost way to keep your real estate license active and earn referral income—without selling homes.
Refer a client from anywhere in the U.S.
Save thousands annually on traditional brokerage costs
Stay licensed and earn income - without selling homes
Work from anywhere — 100% virtual with no MLS or Realtor® association dues required.
A referral-only real estate agent is a licensed professional who earns referral fees by connecting buyers and sellers with trusted full-time agents. Instead of handling showings, contracts, negotiations, and transaction management, their primary role is making introductions and growing their network.
This model offers a simple, low-cost way to stay active in real estate while earning referral income. When a referral closes, you receive a referral fee.
It's a great fit for agents looking to keep their license active, earn additional income, and stay involved in real estate without the costs and demands of a traditional sales career.
What is a Referral-Only Real Estate Agent?
WHY BECOME A REFERRAL AGENT?
Whether you're changing careers, working another job, retiring, or simply stepping away from full-time sales, a referral-only brokerage lets you keep your Florida real estate license active while continuing to earn referral income—without handling showings, contracts, negotiations, or closings.
Transfer Your License
Transfer your real estate license to Direct Connect Brokerage. Complete your onboarding and gain access to your referral agent portal.
Refer Clients
Submit referrals through our quick online form. Use your preferred agent or let us find one.
Track Your Referrals
Monitor referral status, updates, documents, and payments from your personal agent portal.
Get Paid
When your referral closes, we collect the referral fee, deduct your flat transaction fee, and send your payment.
Why Agents Choose Us.
Direct Connect Brokerage is designed to help referral-only real estate agents keep more of what they earn while reducing the cost of staying licensed. Our low monthly membership makes it affordable to maintain your real estate license, earn referral income, and stay active in the industry without the high costs of a traditional brokerage.
- Low monthly membership to help you maintain your real estate license
- Keep 100% of your referral commission minus one simple flat transaction fee
- Save thousands each year compared to many traditional brokerages*
- No MLS or REALTOR® association dues required
- No onboarding fee or production requirements
- Choose your own trusted real estate agent—or let us connect you with one
- Simple online portal to submit referrals, track progress, and receive payments
- Personal referral website included with the Premium Connect Plan
- Work from anywhere with a fully virtual brokerage
*Savings vary depending on your previous brokerage fees, MLS dues, REALTOR® association dues, and other business expenses.
What's Included with Every Plan
Everything you need to keep your license active, earn referral income, and save money.
What's Included
Keep 100% of your referral commission (minus one simple transaction fee)
No minimum production requirements
No MLS dues, REALTOR® association dues, or E&O insurance requirements.
Starter Connect Plan
$9.99/Mo
$399 transaction fee per closed residential referral
Personal referral agent platform
Simple CRM access
Personal landing page website
Priority support
Premium Connect Plan
$99/Yr
Everything included in Starter
Save $50 on Every Closed Referral
$349 transaction fee per closed residential referral
Personal landing page website
Priority support
30-day money-back guarantee