This Model outlines how referral fees are handled when you refer a client to another agent or receive a referral from another agent. This system ensures both agents are compensated fairly while remaining aligned with Relive’s core commission and cap structure.
Important Overview
- The Referral Model only applies to self-generated leads.
- Referral fees are standardized at 50/50 — 50% to the Referring Agent and 50% to the Receiving Agent. If you wish to modify the referral fee for a specific deal, email tech@reliverealty.com before the transaction is processed.
When You Refer a Lead OUT (You are the Referring Agent)
When you refer a client to another agent, the referral income you earn is treated exactly like standard commission income under the Single Agent Model .
How It Works:
- Pre-Cap: Referral income you receive follows the same 70/30 split.
- Post-Cap: You keep 100% of the referral income — there are no post-cap transaction fees applied to the agent referring the deal.
- The referral income you earn contributes toward your $15,000 in self-generated GCI cap threshold.
Example 1 — Referring Agent (Pre-Cap):
- Deal GCI: $4,000
- Referral Fee Received (50%) = $2,000
- Relive Split (30%) = $600
- Your Net = $1,400
Note: The $600 counts toward your $15,000 quarterly cap progress
Example 2 — Referring Agent (Post-Cap):
- Deal GCI: $4,000
- Referral Fee Received (50%) = $2,000
- Relive Split: $0 (you’re capped)
- Transaction Fee: $0 (referral income exempt)
- Your Net: $2,000
When You RECEIVE a Referred Lead (You Are the Receiving Agent)
When another agent refers a client to you, you’ll owe that agent a referral fee “off the top” — meaning the referral fee is deducted from the total commission before your split with Relive is calculated.
You are also subject to the same compensation and cap structure as the Single Agent Model .
How It Works:
- The referral fee is deducted from the total Gross Commission Income (GCI).
- Your Relive split or post-cap transaction fee is applied to the remaining amount.
- The referral fee is paid directly to the referring agent or brokerage.
Example 1 — Receiving Agent (Pre-Cap):
- Deal GCI: $4,000
- Referral Fee Owed (50%) = $2,000
- Relive Split (30%) = $600
- Your Net = $1,400
Note: The $600 counts toward your $15,000 quarterly cap progress
Example 2 — Receiving Agent (Post-Cap):
- Deal GCI: $4,000
- Referral Fee Owed (50%) = $2,000
- Relive Split: $0 (you’re capped)
- Transaction Fee: $100 (lease)
- Your Net = $1,900
Revenue Share on Referral Deals
All referral deals, whether you’re the referring or receiving agent, are included in Relive’s Revenue Share Program. Revenue Share is always paid from Relive’s portion of the split, never from the agent’s share.
Example (Referral Deal, Pre-Cap):
- Receiving Agent closes a $10,000 GCI deal and owes a 50% referral fee ($5,000).
- Receiving Agent's Gross Commission Income = $5,000
- Relive Split (30%) = $1,500
- If the Receiving Agent is in your Tier 1, you earn 10% of their GCI = $500
Note: Revenue Share is always paid from Relive’s portion, in this case $1,500
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