Your experience still has a place.
Make room for
possibility.
Keep your license active. Earn from the referrals you connect. Build your next chapter with less overhead.
A career shift doesn’t have to mean leaving your relationships behind.
Find your next chapter ↗Follow a referral ↓
RERA01 / A LIGHTER WAY TO STAY CONNECTED
Your relationships.
Fewer overhead costs.
You’ve built a network over years. Step back from day-to-day transactions while keeping your Washington license active and turning thoughtful introductions into referral opportunities.
More room for what’s next, with a way to stay connected.
MLS dues
No MLS membership required for RERA’s referral-only program.
REALTOR® dues
No REALTOR® membership required to participate.
Current membership fee
No hidden RERA fees. The split and B&O deductions are disclosed.
You remain responsible for license renewal, continuing education, personal business expenses, and any optional memberships you retain.
02 / FOLLOW THE CONNECTION
A small introduction.
A clear next step.
Choose each step to see how your referral moves forward.
Your people. Your choice of agent.
The receiving brokerage handles representation and the transaction. You remain in a referral-only role.
03 / MAKE THE NUMBERS YOURS
A clear share.
See what it could mean.
Explore an example. B&O is deducted from the gross referral fee first, then the remainder is split.
Drag to explore, or enter an amount up to $1,000,000.
90% associate / 10% RERA for an in-network referral.
- Washington B&O 1.5%
- $75.00
- DuPont B&O 0.1%
- $5.00
- Available to split
- $4,920.00
- RERA share
No additional RERA fees. No MLS or REALTOR® dues or memberships required.License renewal, continuing education, and personal business expenses remain your responsibility.
Illustration only. Each tax and the associate share are rounded to cents; RERA receives the remaining balance. Rates and terms are recorded for each referral. Actual compensation depends on the approved agreement and receipt of the referral fee.
04 / A PLACE TO FOLLOW ALONG
Connected beyond
the introduction.
Your member workspace brings referral progress, approved agreements, documents, and payment milestones together.
Visit the member portal ↗Member access is by invitation after onboarding.
MEMBER WORKSPACEILLUSTRATIONYour referral.
Every next step.
05 / THE DETAILS MATTER
A few things
worth knowing.
Clear expectations from the start.
Who can join, and what work can I do?
RERA is a Washington referral-only brokerage. You must hold an active Washington real estate license affiliated with RERA before performing licensed referral activity. Associates make introductions; the receiving brokerage handles representation and transaction services. A legally inactive license does not authorize compensated referral activity.
Can I choose the receiving agent?
Yes. Choose an agent, including one outside the network, or ask RERA to help. RERA confirms the receiving firm, referral terms, and applicable split in writing.
Do I need MLS or REALTOR® membership?
No. RERA’s referral-only program does not require MLS or REALTOR® membership, so you can earn referral compensation without those dues. Your Washington real estate license must remain active and affiliated with RERA.
Are there membership fees or hidden charges?
There is no current RERA membership fee and no hidden RERA fees. The referral split and B&O deductions are disclosed before you approve the agreement. Associates remain responsible for license renewal, continuing education, personal business expenses, and any optional memberships they retain.
What is the annual referral requirement?
Have at least one referral accepted by RERA during each membership year, beginning on your joining date and renewing on each anniversary. RERA’s dated written acceptance determines which membership year receives credit. Submission alone does not count, and the referral does not need to close during that year. Acceptance and compensation-agreement approval are separate steps.
How do the split and B&O deductions work?
Washington B&O at 1.5% and DuPont B&O at 0.1% are each calculated on the gross referral fee received by RERA, before the split. The remainder is divided 80% associate / 20% RERA for an out-of-network referral or 90% / 10% for an in-network referral. The approved agreement records the applicable terms. After approval, a split change requires written agreement, a signed amendment, and a new recorded version.
Who handles agreements and payments?
Gergen Robinson handles intake and agreements. Donna Robinson handles fee receipts and payments. The receiving firm pays RERA, and RERA coordinates the outgoing payment through the appropriate licensed firm or designated broker where required. RERA verifies the payee and licensing status before disbursement.
When is compensation paid?
Compensation is paid within 5 business days after RERA receives cleared funds and all required paperwork is complete. A closing alone does not trigger payment. Estimates in the portal are not payment guarantees.
What happens to accepted referrals if I leave RERA?
You retain your agreed share on referrals RERA accepted in writing before your departure, even if they close later. The receiving firm still pays RERA. Outgoing payment follows the applicable licensing and firm or designated-broker requirements; it does not bypass RERA to pay an individual broker directly.
YOUR EXPERIENCE STILL HAS A PLACE.
What does your
next chapter look like?
Talk with a Next Step Specialist about eligibility, joining RERA, or the next step for a referral.
Start a conversation ↗