Alternative to NJ Real Estate Referral Group

NJ Real Estate Referral Group (NJRERG) pays agents 80% of the referral fee on most referrals, or 90% when the referral is sent to an agent at their parent brokerage. General Referral pays agents 100% of the referral fee minus a flat $295 transaction cost, regardless of which agent or brokerage you send the referral to.

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature	General Referral	NJ Real Estate Referral Group
Commission Split	100% (less $295 flat fee)	80% standard / 90% if referred to parent brokerage
Annual Fee	$99–$119	$100
NJ Office	Yes (Midland Park & Holmdel)	Yes (Clark)
Online Signup	Yes	No (mailed paper packet)

Commission Comparison

On a $500,000 home sale with 3% commission and 25% referral fee ($3,750):

General Referral take-home: $3,455 (92.1% after flat fee)
NJRERG take-home: $3,000 (80.0% after brokerage split)
Difference: $455 more per referral with General Referral

General Referral’s advantage increases with higher-value properties, as the flat $295 fee represents progressively smaller percentages of larger referral amounts.

Income Projections

1 Referral/Year:

General Referral net: $3,336
NJRERG net: $2,900
Advantage: +$436 with General Referral

3 Referrals/Year:

General Referral net: $10,246
NJRERG net: $8,900
Advantage: +$1,346 with General Referral

5 Referrals/Year:

General Referral net: $17,156
NJRERG net: $14,900
Advantage: +$2,256 with General Referral

Who Should Choose Each?

Choose NJ Real Estate Referral Group if you primarily refer clients within their established network, prefer proximity to their Clark location, accept in-network restrictions, and favor conventional referral procedures.

Choose General Referral if you require unrestricted referral placement across any licensed agent nationwide, prioritize maximizing earnings on higher-value properties, want digital tools for submissions and tracking, and value transparent commission structures.

Switching to General Referral

Registration takes approximately 5 minutes online, and your license transfer typically completes within 1–2 business days once your current broker releases it.