Become a Real Estate Referral Agent in Massachusetts
(Earn Passive Income)
A real estate referral agent in Massachusetts is a licensed real estate professional who earns commission by simply connecting buyers or sellers with an active agent—without showing homes, negotiating deals, or managing transactions. Instead of working full-time in the field, referral agents focus on what they already do naturally: building relationships and making introductions.
This model is ideal for a wide range of people, including part-time agents, retirees, former full-time Realtors, or professionals in related industries who want to stay connected to real estate while generating passive or supplemental income. Whether you’re stepping back from the day-to-day demands of real estate or just getting started and not ready to work with clients directly, becoming a referral agent offers a flexible, low-pressure way to stay involved.
At Armstrong Field Real Estate, our referral program is designed to make the process simple, compliant, and profitable. We provide:
- Competitive referral fee splits
- Local market expertise across Massachusetts
- A trusted network of experienced agents
- Zero transaction management or liability
In simple terms, a Referral Agent Partner is a Massachusetts-licensed real estate agent who receives a referral fee for introducing a buyer or seller to another licensed broker or agent. Under Massachusetts law, only a licensed broker can legally pay a referral fee, which is why referral agents must be affiliated with a brokerage if their license is active.
If your license is currently inactive, you are still eligible to receive referral fees, depending on how referrals are structured and processed. If your license is active, you must be associated with a brokerage to legally receive compensation. By aligning with ALUXETY and the Armstrong Field Group as a Referral Agent, you can remain compliant while earning income from your network—without the responsibilities of traditional real estate sales.
This approach gives you the best of both worlds:
👉 Stay licensed and connected
👉 Help people you know with real estate needs
👉 Earn income—without the stress, time commitment, or transaction workload
Refer Friends, Family, Business Associates & More
How Do I Sign Up?
Getting started as a Massachusetts real estate referral agent is quick and straightforward. If you have an active, inactive, or even expired Massachusetts real estate license, you may be eligible to participate.
All you need to do is submit a few basic details, and our team will follow up by email with next steps.
👉 No pressure, no unwanted calls—unless you specifically request one.
Once you’re set up, you can begin referring:
- Friends and family
- Past clients
- Business contacts
- Anyone planning to buy or sell real estate in Massachusetts
When your referral closes, you earn a referral fee—simple as that.
What Happens After You Register as a Massachusetts real estate referral agent?
After signing up:
- We review your information and confirm eligibility
- You’re onboarded as a Referral Agent Partner
- You can start submitting referrals immediately
- Our team handles the transaction from start to finish—you stay informed without being involved in the day-to-day process.
Important Tax Information
Referral income is treated as independent contractor income. This means:
- You’ll complete an IRS W-9 during registration
- You’ll receive a 1099-NEC (or 1099-MISC) if you earn $600 or more in a calendar year
No taxes are withheld—you are responsible for reporting and paying applicable federal and state taxes
Ready to Get Started?
👉 Register as a Massachusetts Real Estate Referral Agent
👉 Send a Referral Now and Start Earning
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the Armstrong Field Referral Progam
Is receiving a referral fee even legal in Massachusetts?
It is absolutely legal to receive a referral fee from a real estate transaction as long as you have a valid real estate license.
Do I need an active real estate license?
You must hold a Massachusetts real estate license (active or inactive) to legally receive a referral fee. If your license is expired, you cannot receive a fee unless you renew it (reach out to us about how to do that). Unlicensed individuals cannot receive compensation, but you can accept referral fees with an inactive license, or if an active licensee, you must be affiliated with a broker. If you are not currently affiliated, you can join us as a referral agent. Agents that have a real estate license in "inactive" status do not have to be affiliated with a broker in order to receive referral fees.
Why would I want to be a Referral Agent, rather than actively sell real estate?
When you are actively listing and selling real estate you have to be available at all times. You cannot successfully hold a full-time job AND sell real estate. Showings, listing appointments, home inspections, etc. happen during the day, Monday - Friday, as well as the weekends. If you are not available you must rely on someone else to help you out. It is just not practical. As a Referral Partner, all you have to do is give a name and contact information and we will do the rest. When a transaction closes, you get paid!
How much can a real estate referral agent earn in Massachusetts?
For each referral that you send to us, we will pay you 25% of the commission that the Armstrong Field Group receives from the sale of the property after closing. For example: If the property sells for $600,000 and we receive a 2.5% commission, you would receive a referral check in the amount of $3,750!
Will I have to pay any fees or dues?
No. As a Referral Agent, you do not have to join the REALTOR association or subscribe to the MLS service. This saves you about $1,000 per year. There is no cost to join the Armstrong Field Group Referral Program and there are no other fees.*
Can I be a referral agent part-time?
Absolutely! Almost all of our Referral Partners work a regular full-time job or are retired, and do referrals as an extra source of income. Of course, the more effort you put into getting referrals and sending them to us the more you will make. Just 6 referrals per year will earn you about $20,000, without doing the work of showing properties, writing up paperwork, or negotiating offers.
Who can I refer to you?
You can refer anyone to us that you personally know - family, friends, co-workers, business associates, the mailman, teachers - just about anyone! The only thing we ask is that you talk with the person first and give him/her/them some basic info about us. Then give us a call or fill out the online referral form and we will take it from there. The next thing you know you will have a referral check from us!
Turn Your Network Into Income
You already know people who may be planning a move.
Why not get paid for the introduction?
Join Armstrong Field Real Estate as a Massachusetts Referral Agent and earn income without handling transactions, managing clients, or working full-time in real estate.
Already registered? Send a referral Now!
How the Referral Program Works
Armstrong Field Real Estate makes it easy for Massachusetts real estate agents to earn referral income without handling transactions. If you know someone who plans to buy or sell, you send us the referral, we handle the transaction, and you receive a referral fee when the deal closes.
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3 Simple Steps
- Register as a Massachusetts Referral Agent Partner.
- Send us your buyer or seller referral.
- Get paid after the transaction closes.
Contact Jim Armstrong about the Referral Program
REALTOR® | License ID: 9074205