As long as you hold an active Florida real estate license — even if you’re not selling full-time — you’re required by the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) to complete your continuing education on schedule.

If you have a Florida real estate license but don’t want the pressure of day-to-day sales, how do you start earning referral income instead?

Joining CrossView Referral Realty is simple — and it’s the easiest way to keep your license active, avoid annual fees, and start earning from referrals right away.

When you refer a client to another licensed real estate agent, you and that agent sign a referral agreement. This agreement specifies the percentage of the commission you’ll receive once the transaction closes.

In Florida — and across most of the U.S. — the standard referral fee is 25% of the commission earned by the receiving agent. In some cases, it could be more or less, depending on the arrangement

Even though your license is issued in Florida, your earning potential doesn’t have to stop at the state line. A referral agreement between licensed agents works across the country — meaning if your neighbor sells their Florida home and moves to Colorado, you can still earn a referral fee for connecting them with a great local agent there.

You can still earn steady, meaningful income by sending referrals — and with the right approach, those connections can add up to true passive income for agents.

What happens when you leave real estate sales but still want to earn from your license?

You don't have to hang up your license—and your earning power—just because you've stepped away from daily transactions. Many retired or career-shifting agents are surprised to learn that passive income is still very much possible. In fact, it can be easier than ever.

Can you really keep earning from real estate after stepping away from daily showings, contracts, and closings?

Yes, you can. With a referral license, you can continue earning income by simply connecting clients to active agents—without having to manage the deal yourself. If you've left the hustle of traditional sales, this is a smart, low-effort way to keep your license working for you.

Can you really earn passive income from real estate without working full-time?

Yes—and a referral-only brokerage in Florida makes that possible. If you’re a licensed agent who no longer wants the demands of daily showings, open houses, and transactions, there’s a low-pressure way to keep your license active and still earn money: send referrals.