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Leanne Smith, The Grit and Gratitude Agent (Dirt Road Real Estate)

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Rainmaker
1,669,551
John Juarez
The Medford Real Estate Team - Fremont, CA
ePRO, SRES, GRI, PMN

The may call them referral fees but what they are trying to do is sell you leads.

Apr 06, 2026 04:14 PM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Real Estate Svcs.
KD Realty - 408.972.1822 - San Jose, CA
Probate Real Estate Services

When I receive them, I block and delete Leanne Smith 

Apr 06, 2026 10:55 AM
Rainmaker
1,026,346
Eileen Burns 954.483.3912
Douglas Elliman Las Olas - Fort Lauderdale, FL
FLorida Real Estate Connector

I get them all the time.  just report spam and block

Apr 06, 2026 09:55 AM
Rainmaker
645,301
Katina Hargrove 352-551-0308
Stake Your Land Realty, Inc. - Eustis, FL
Broker/Owner, SFR®, e-PRO®, GRI, AHWD, REALTOR®

Leanne Smith It would be a hard pass for me, not even for 50%, LOL

Apr 07, 2026 05:55 AM
Rainer
474,357
Adam Feinberg
Howard Hanna Elegran - Manhattan, NY
NYC Condo, Co-op, and Townhouse Advisor

Our internal relocation team is a total of 35% (30% to the referring agent)- but about 65% of of those referrals close as they are well vetted.  

I don't buy into the random solicitations I receive throughout a typical week.

I was kicked off of the Streeteasy Experts referral program (owned by Zillow) because they wanted me to include all of the buildings I have sold in for the program- but it's not business I want to pursue- let alone business worthy of a massive referral fee to them should I receive any leads and close on them. As a result- they felt I wasn't allowing enough traffic for me to remain in the program.

Apr 06, 2026 07:47 PM
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Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

I have been getting the inquiries from this company also.

Much lower referral fee, however they do have a huge set up fee and monthly fees.

I told them I was not interested in any scams .

 

Apr 06, 2026 04:08 PM
Rainmaker
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Andrea Bedard
Thompson Company, REALTORS® 240.593.2860 - Silver Spring, MD
Fluent in Real Estate & German. Associate Broker.

The audacity. I cannot wrap my brain around it. Same reason I would never sign up with Zillow, what is their fee now? 40 or 45%? I wish we would collectively boycott them and remember our value. Without paying agents, Zillow would be much less relevant. But, I digress, this wasn't about Zillow. I haven't heard of the company you mentioned. 

Apr 06, 2026 03:32 PM
Rainmaker
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Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I'm in the same camp as Eileen Burns 954.483.3912 on this one Leanne Smith .

Apr 06, 2026 10:40 AM
Rainmaker
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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Not something I've heard of and 35% is ridiculous.

Apr 07, 2026 04:23 AM
Rainmaker
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Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

I am sure there is someone out there that is willing to pay a 33% referral fee but I cannot. Thank you for thinking of me. 

Apr 07, 2026 03:55 AM
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Tammy Lankford,
Lane Realty Eatonton, GA Lake Sinclair, Milledgeville, 706-485-9668 - Eatonton, GA
Broker GA Lake Sinclair/Eatonton/Milledgeville

25% is my limit.

Apr 06, 2026 12:33 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

I get similar offers every day.

Apr 06, 2026 11:36 AM
Rainmaker
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Buzz Mackintosh
Mackintosh REALTORS - Frederick, MD
“Experience, reliable, leadership”

Some corporate referral fees can go as high as 48%. Not uncommon if it's a well scrubbed lead for a motivated Buyer or Seller.

Apr 06, 2026 10:29 AM
Rainmaker
6,478,346
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Sounds like a hard pass for me!

Apr 07, 2026 05:48 AM
Rainmaker
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Lance Clifford
Keller Williams Realty - Hurricane, UT
Real estate agent serving Southern Utah

I'm willing to pay up to 35%. Some of the companies out there (including KW relo) charge up to 50% which is nuts. 

Apr 06, 2026 06:06 PM
Rainmaker
1,204,691
Gwen Fowler SC Lakes & Mountains 864-710-4518
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc - Walhalla, SC
Gwen Fowler Real Estate, Inc.

My last sale the sellers rep had to pay 45% of the sale to the relo company.  I would like to make 45% by making a call.

Apr 07, 2026 09:41 AM
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Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

Does not make sense for something like that.


I have paid up to 35% referral fee on a national account, one time. We closed that deal and he kept me. for other things. So that was worth it . . . and the referring broker has been valuable to me in other ways. 

It's always about what makes sense. 
Third party aggregators do not make sense.

 

Apr 06, 2026 05:02 PM
Rainmaker
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Richie & You
pearlsforthesoul.com - Riverside, CA
Author & Consultant

Hello Leanne, yes to referral fees with a hesitant no lurking in the shadows. If clients knew we were using or referring to them for money's sake, something referral supports, they may not like that idea for various reasons. Also, the idea you can make $$$ with little or no effort by referring comes under scrutiny too. Real Estate is a multi-trillion-dollar industry, & as such, attracts people wanting their share of the funds. Let each one find their comfort Leanne Smith ...P.S. I have done it many times

Apr 06, 2026 10:59 AM
Rainmaker
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Unless they were going to give me a $500 visa card for watching their presentation (anyone interested in a timeshare?), then it's not worth it to me.  As to the percentage, I'd tell them that the industry norm for a vetted and qualified lead is much less than that and they'd have to get in line otherwise they're going into the rubbish bin of history.

Apr 07, 2026 08:51 AM
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Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

I think that is the percentage that I stopped taking any relocation clients from my office! That is OUTRAGEOUS!!

Apr 07, 2026 07:57 PM
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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

 

35% is not a referral fee, it's a split!

  

 

Apr 07, 2026 07:08 PM
Rainmaker
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Wendy Smith
Wendy Smith Real Estate - Ocala, FL
Real Estate Advisor

Where do these folks get these percentages for referral fees?  Wishing upon the stars?

Apr 07, 2026 01:37 PM
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Jeff Pearl
Realty One Group Capital / LIC in VA - Lovettsville, VA
Full Service Full Time Realtor

I get these sales pitches just about every week from referral fee companies, by text and email. I block all of them.

Apr 12, 2026 12:52 PM
Rainmaker
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Tony Lewis
Summit Real Estate Group - Valencia, CA
Summit Real Estate Group Valencia & Aliso Viejo

I am only interested in spending my time on a lead or referral that don't need a credit card and are paid at closing.  Anything above 25% is not acceptable to me.

Apr 12, 2026 11:38 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
eXp Realty of California, Inc. - Carlsbad, CA
The Southern California Relocation Dude

Not something I would be interested in, especially at that rate. I get requests from referral companies all the time and just block them.

Apr 07, 2026 08:34 PM
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Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Makes sense and I agree fees above 25% are least for me in my area at not acceptable. Thank you and happy Sunday.

Apr 12, 2026 11:45 AM
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