What Is a Referral-Only Brokerage in Florida?
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.
What Is a Referral-Only Brokerage?
A referral-only brokerage is a licensed real estate brokerage that allows agents to keep their license active for one purpose: referring clients to other agents. You don’t list or sell property. You don’t negotiate contracts. You simply connect someone you know with a qualified agent in their market—and earn a referral fee when the transaction closes.
This model is especially popular in Florida, where many agents retire, relocate, or transition into other careers but still have valuable connections.
How Does It Work in Florida?
Florida real estate law allows licensed agents to earn income through referrals, as long as they remain active with a licensed brokerage. A referral-only brokerage like CrossView Referral Realty is specifically designed for this.
Here's how it typically works:
You keep your Florida real estate license active under the referral brokerage.
You refer a client (friend, family member, past client, colleague) to a full-service agent.
That agent completes the transaction.
You receive a percentage of the commission (often 20-35%) as a referral fee.
There are no showings, paperwork, negotiations, or follow-up needed from you.
Why Choose a Referral-Only Brokerage in Florida?
If you no longer want to actively sell but don’t want your license to go inactive or expire, this model offers real advantages:
Earn Passive Referral Income
Every connection you make has value. Turn your sphere of influence into income with minimal time investment.
Stay Licensed Without the Grind
Skip the MLS fees, office dues, and transaction pressure. Referral-only brokerages often have no annual fees or sales quotas.
Help Clients Without the Hassle
Your friends, past clients, or relocating contacts still trust you. Now you can help them by connecting them to vetted agents.
Stay Connected to Real Estate
Even if you’re retired, switching careers, or raising a family, you don’t have to give up your real estate license entirely.
What Makes CrossView Referral Realty Different?
Based in Jacksonville but open to all Florida agents, CrossView Referral Realty offers:
No annual fees
No production requirements
Nationwide referral opportunities
You choose the agent you refer to
Support when you need it, hands-off when you don’t
We make it easy to earn passive referral income from your license without ever having to open a lockbox or write a contract again.
Final Takeaway
A referral-only brokerage in Florida is the perfect solution for agents who want to keep their license active, maintain industry connections, and earn passive income without the daily hustle of selling real estate. If you’re looking for a flexible, no-pressure way to stay in the business on your terms, this model may be exactly what you need.
Want to see how it all works?
Visit our FAQ page to learn more about the CrossView Referral Realty model and how you can get started.
