GiveReferrals is a referral marketplace for licensed real estate agents that lets them quickly submit client referrals through a centralized portal and earn a guaranteed 25% fee when the deal closes.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Real estate agents often waste money on cold leads that convert poorly, while licensed agents who are retiring, reducing activity, or working outside their market have no efficient way to refer clients and receive reliable compensation.
Solution
GiveReferrals operates a referral marketplace that connects licensed real estate agents with a curated network of vetted peers. Agents can submit client referrals through a centralized portal in about 90 seconds, select a qualified receiving agent from a searchable directory, and track the referral’s progress in real time. The platform documents a 25% referral fee upfront, automates agreement signing, and processes payment at closing, eliminating invoicing and chase‑downs. For agents seeking inbound business, a subscription gives access to warm, pre‑screened referrals from other agents, helping them grow their pipeline without cold prospecting. The service is free for agents who only give referrals and charges a monthly fee for those who receive referrals.
Target Audience
Primary customers are licensed real estate agents at any career stage—those looking to monetize outbound referrals and those seeking high‑quality inbound referrals to grow their business.
Features
- Searchable agent directory with verified transaction history, client reviews, and responsiveness metrics
- One‑form referral submission that captures client details and matches to a vetted receiving agent within a day
- Real‑time dashboard showing each referral milestone from handoff to contract to close
- Built‑in referral agreement with pre‑agreed 25% fee, signed electronically by both parties
- Automated fee processing between brokerages at closing, removing manual invoicing
- Direct agent‑to‑agent messaging within the platform for coordinated introductions
- Free access for referring agents; optional $249 / month subscription for receiving agents with eligibility criteria