Hi Andre:

According to your name, you speak French, I guess. My first language is French and if it is the same for your client, he will be in good hands. My office usually offers 25% but I, myself give 30 to make it attractive so that both agents can build a good relationship and keep on referring. I know it is late, but if your buyer has not found a house yet, please get in touch with me.

Where is South Africa? My favourite! Life long friends in East London, Sandton, and Capetown--a beautiful country with the most hospitable people.

I am an owner/ broker in Coral Gables, Fl
My referal fee would be 25 %
Del'Valle International, Inc
305-445-7212/ 305- 642-9384
Aurora

Hmmm...looking forward to hearing your response when you have a minute.

Andre, Where is your referral property located? I generally offer 25-30%, but commissions and referrals are always negotiable! Send me an email: AndreShambley@Keyes.com

Andre'
Miami's Best Realtor

Andre, Where is your referral property located? I'm just curious - were you able to find an agent? In response to your question, I generally offer 25-30%, but commissions and referrals are always negotiable! Cynthia

Cynthia Fleming, REALTOR®
Coldwell Banker Previews International
31582 S. Coast Highway
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Direct: 949-499-8791
Cell: 603-216-7906
email: cfleming@coldwellbanker.com

You can request whatever you want, you will get about 25% which is standard.

It depends on factors mentioned here; but a good predictable average is 25%

depends on the individual state law.

in many states, commissions can only be paid to licensed real estate brokers. Some states may not recognize a license from abroad

Hi Andre`,
My sister Beatrice and I are fellow South Africans and would pay a 25% referral fee on listings. We work for Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate that has offices on 6 continents and 47 countries. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance.

Andre, As you can see by the responses below, there is no exact answer to your question. If I had a customer (seller) that owned a property outside of Florida, I would look after their best interest and first identify the best Realtor to get the job done. Secondly, I would then try to negotiate the referral fee. I definitely would not refer my customer to a Realtor based solely on their offering the highest referral fee. This could backfire. I would argue that a Realtor that gives a 35% referral fee for a listing, will not allocate adequate dollars for advertising/marketing.

-Bryan Sereny

Hiya Andre. I am a licensed Realtor in the great state of Oklahoma. Unlike the current market trend, Oklahoma real estate is doing great. If you choose to look in Oklahoma, you should find great value in our market. I have given 20-35% referral fees. But, there is no "set" or "standard" referral fee. If you have any questions or are interested in Oklahoma Real Estate, please feel free to call me at 405.603.7443. Good luck in your quest :)

http://www.okcrealtors.com/PropertySearch/ResidentialSearch.aspx

Andre',
Are you still out there? ^_^

Andre' it is really up to you what you want to ask for the referral fee. I have handled referrals for everything from 25 to 35 percent. It is of course something you can discuss with the agent in the area your client wishes to relocate to. We work with CARTUS so all of our referrals go through our relocation department but a broker to broker referral is completely negotiable. Of course if you ask too much some agents will just pass on it. My last international was 25%. If you need any help or have any other questions do not hesitate to ask.

Larry Story
Coldwell Banker Triad
larry.story@coldwellbanker.com

In our area, North Carolina, agent to agent referral is at 25%.

Thanks,

Hi Andre
In my office, we usually start with 25% on a first referral, but it is not unusual to give 30%. The old adage a piece of the pie is better then no pie. Good luck from sunny Naples Fl.

Brian"Skip"Caron

between 20-30%

30 is pretty high....20-25 is realistic.

It's negotiable, but Coldwell Banker's typical commission is 25% of what we get. We also have global offices and the best marketing reach in Manhattan. Contact me w/ any questions.

Arizona
Winter rates
30% Buyer
20% Seller
Summer rates
20% Buyer
20% Seller

Hi Andre. As stated before, in my part of North Texas the amount is usually 25% of the commission received by the agent actually doing the transaction. Hope this helps.

As mentioned referral fees are negotiable, however 25% is the norm, here, in Miami, Florida.

Good luck.

Hi, Andre. One of my closest friends lives in Joberg. Referral fees are negotiable but it is pretty standard in So California to pay 25%. If you need someone in the Los Angeles area my team is here for you!

Hi, Andre! South Africa is spectacular! Beautiful, full of promise, and the Oceans and beaches are the best in the World. I have life-long friends there. Many have been here to Ohio. Good to hear from You.

Hi Andre,

Referral fees are negotiable and will depend on several factors. If you need to refer anyone ot Rockland and/or Orange County, New York, feel free to contact me .

Dorit Katz
dorit@doritsellshomes.com

We are a diverse and green-frendly bunch in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Call Me if we can help you in any way!
PEACE and Real Estate!!!!!!! Rebecca O'Day, Administrator, EXIT Santa Fe Real Estate 505.438.8500

I always say - come to beautiful Marin - one of the most desirable place to live, just outside of San Francisco (north of Golden Gate Bridge)

http://www.sylviasellsmarin.com/MarinCounty

Referral fee is standard, just like everybody else.

We also have a great relocation department, so whereever your clients go, we can help

http://www.sylviasellsmarin.com/RelocationService

Sylvia

I am not located on the ocean so I doubt I can help you directly. As someone else said below, all is negotiable. My company is a member of the relo group Leading Estate Companies of the World - their web site is reference below. You may want to reach out to them.

I sometimes forget how close we all become on the web! It is still rather amazing to me that we can communicate so easily across the globe. My daughter is sitting next to me while I write this and was suprised to see a question come from South Africa. (She and her school friends are very focused on other areas of your continent that are in need and is constantly giving me an education!)

Best wishes!

Hi!
You originally posted for a potential oceanfront property referral around Dade County (Miami area). If your client would like to consider a less congested Oceanfront area, only 100 miles north of Miami, I'd be happy to help them, and will offer to you a 30% referral fee.

The area of Martin County has Oceanfront, Intracoastal Waterway-front, and riverfront properties , and is the only area in Florida where you can navigate by water from the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico.

Andre,

It's normally 20%-30% referral fee. I represent in New York, Swig Equities and Halstead Properties. Our New York & International client base would have the best reach for you, in addition to our marketing exposure. Please let me know the specifics
http://www.Halstead.com
http://www.SwigEquities.com
http://www.GroupPope.com

In my experience in the Boston area, referral fees are negotiable and are usually in the 20% to 30% area.
Be happy to help if you have any other questions-
Paul

I pay 30% referral fee and take good care of the client - I work in Seattle and its suburbs.

go through a Relo company they will take care of it.

In beautiful Oregon, the referral fee is also negotiable....let's discuss it sometime when the need arises. Thank you!

Most offer 20-25% for a referral fee in Florida.
I work in the Disney area.
You can contact me also.

Andre:

This Trulia forum may be one of the better ways we can introduce ourselves to one another.

If you have a client thinking of moving to the San Diego, CA area, we would be happy to pay a 25 percent referral fee PLUS a glass of wine.

Good wishes!

Referral rates here in North Texas are 20 - 25% as well. Where is the property located that you are wanted to do a referral on? That would be the first step to really getting your question answered.

I'm with Vicky on this one; and would reiterate her "glass of wine" through 40%. I market international properties and change 1% as the marketing agent. But there is such a wide variety of how people do business abroad that it has to fit each situation and make sense -- I focus on negotiating for a win-win.

Truth be told, referral fees, like commissions, ARE not set it stone. It all depends on a number of things including: price of property, the receiving agent (he/she may be the best person for the job, but only offers 20%), etc.

If you have good clients who are ready to buy---NEGOTIATE the best deal----AND good luck!

I am in Northwest Florida (Destin) with gorgeous beaches and wonderful amenities. It is 25% here, too--let me know if I can be of assistance. We have friends from Capetown, and my sister was an exchange student in Durban--would love to be in touch with you.

The usual referral commission around Sarasota/North Port is 25% but it varies with each transaction. I would be happy to assist you if they are looking in SW Florida.

Shannon Moore, Realtor
twomoores19@comcast.net

In general referral fees are 25% of the listing/selling agents NET proceeds. Depending on the complications or simplicity of the transaction, it can vary. Some properties can and do sell quickly, others are time consumming and troublesome. Everything is negotiable.

The usual referral fee here in Southern California is 25%

Referrals range from "a glass of wine" to about 35%, depending on the quality of the referral, and the price range of the property.

If a potential buyer or seller lands on my website, and requests a CMA for another state, I will refer him to an agent in that area, with the agreement that they buy me a drink someday if anything ever comes of it.

If I refer my best friend, or client, who will absolutely buy or sell within the near future, to an out of area agent, I will expect top level service and probably a 25% referral fee, which I may then direct to be rebated back to my client.

Corporate relocation companies generally demand referral fees of 35% for doing almost nothing, but often they have the control to take away some of the employee's moving benefits if they don't use an agent who will pay the ransom.

Hello Andre,

It is appropriate to as for a 25% referral fee which is paid when the property closes (sold). Perhaps I may be of assistance to you. Please feel free to contact me at Phil@PhilFowler.com

Where is the property located? I'm not sure that there's a set rate for international referrals--although domestically a 10-20% fee is likely.