Earnings & fees
When a referral you send closes, you earn a referral fee — a share of the commission on that sale. And membership is refreshingly simple: $125 a year, with no MLS dues or board fees. Here's the full picture.
Estimate it
Example only, based on a 2.5% sale-side commission and a 25% referral fee. Your actual fee depends on the transaction and your associate agreement.
Sample math
These figures show how the arrangement works — not a guarantee. Every transaction is different.
| Home sale price | Sale-side commission (2.5%) | Your referral fee (25%) |
|---|---|---|
| $350,000 | $8,750 | $2,188 |
| $500,000 | $12,500 | $3,125 |
| $750,000 | $18,750 | $4,688 |
| $1,000,000 | $25,000 | $6,250 |
| $1,500,000 | $37,500 | $9,375 |
Illustrative only. Commission rates are negotiable and not set by law; referral percentages and any splits are defined in your Jordan Baris Referrals associate agreement.
Why it adds up
You're not starting a second job. You're earning from relationships you already have — the neighbor who's downsizing, the colleague relocating, the friend buying their first home.
Instead of the MLS dues, board fees, and office overhead that active sales associates carry, membership is a $125 annual fee. There are one-time state and transfer fees when you join — the amount depends on your license situation — and after that, your yearly cost is simply the $125.
Membership & fees
That's your ongoing cost as a referral associate — no MLS dues, no board fees, no office overhead. When you first come aboard, there are also one-time New Jersey state and license-transfer fees, which depend on where your license stands today.
| Your license situation | Annual membership | One-time fees to join | Typical total to start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Already in referral status | $125 / year | State transfer fee | $150 |
| Active with a broker or the State | $125 / year | State change & transfer fees | $200 |
| Brand-new license | $125 / year | State application fee | $285 |
| Expired / inactive (held by the State) | $125 / year | State reinstatement & change fees | $325 |
Totals shown are the typical starting point for a salesperson license. Broker licenses run higher (see the full breakdown below). State fees are set by New Jersey and subject to change — we'll confirm the exact amount for your situation before you commit.
The full breakdown
Whatever your situation, membership stays $125 a year. Here's exactly what the one-time state fees look like.
| $125 | Annual membership fee |
| $25 | NJ state transfer fee |
| $125 | Annual membership fee |
| $50 | NJ change of license fee |
| $25 | NJ state transfer fee |
| $125 | Annual membership fee |
| $160 / $270 | NJ license application fee (salesperson / broker) |
| $125 | Annual membership fee |
| $150 / $250 | NJ reinstatement & transfer fee (salesperson / broker) |
| $50 | NJ change of license fee |
New associates also complete a short set of forms — a Referral Agent Information Sheet, an Independent Contractor Agreement, and the NJ REC form (out-of-state applicants complete an extra page). We'll send everything and walk you through it. State fees are set by New Jersey and subject to change; confirm current amounts with the New Jersey Real Estate Commission.
Want to understand exactly how the referral fee works for your situation? Reach out and we'll explain it clearly, with no obligation.