Referral-Only Real Estate Brokerage
Park Your Real Estate License & Earn Referral Income — Without the Hassle
Portonova Exchange is the simple, zero-fee brokerage option for agents who aren’t actively selling but want to stay licensed and collect referral commissions.
Referral-only. No production requirements. Keep your license working for you.
Who It’s For
Designed for Agents in a Different Season
Portonova Exchange is built for licensed professionals who want to keep their options open without the grind of active production.
- Agents taking a break from active production
- Agents moving out of the area but keeping their license
- Part-time agents not currently working with clients
- Agents who only want to do referrals
Stay licensed. Stay connected. Get paid when you send business.
Perfect if you:
• Want to pause showings and open houses
• Still receive calls from past clients or your sphere
• Don’t want to let your hard-earned license lapse
How It Works
Simple Referral Model
We remove complexity so you can focus on relationships and let active agents handle the transaction.
1. Park your license
Move your license to Portonova Exchange with straightforward onboarding and paperwork support.
2. Refer clients out
Connect buyers and sellers to an active agent in your network or ours — locally or out of area.
3. Earn when it closes
Once the transaction closes, you receive your referral commission based on our clear 80/20 split.
Compensation
Straightforward Split — No Extra Fees
Keep the majority of your referral income with a clean, transparent structure built for low-volume and referral-only agents.
No monthly fees. No transaction fees. No hidden costs.
Referral Split
80 / 20 Split
You keep 80% of the referral commission.
Brokerage keeps 20%.
No desk fees, MLS fees, or monthly surprises. If you don’t earn referrals, you don’t pay.
Benefits
Why Agents Choose Portonova Exchange
A low-friction home for your license with a structure that respects your time and your relationships.
Zero Fees
No monthly charges, desk fees, or junk fees — you only pay from closed referral income.
Keep Your License Active
Maintain an active license status while you step back from active production or relocate.
Earn Referral Income
Turn your network and past clients into a steady stream of referral-based income.
No Production Requirements
No quotas, floor time, or pressure to get back into full-time sales if that’s not your season.
Simple, Clean Structure
A focused brokerage model designed around referrals — not layers of teams, splits, and add-ons.
Support When You Need It
Get guidance on referral agreements, compliant paperwork, and placing your referrals with the right partners.
Questions
FAQ for Referral-Only Agents
If you have an active license but don’t want the day-to-day of selling, these answers are for you.
Do I have to sell homes actively?
No. Portonova Exchange is specifically designed for referral-only agents. You are not expected to show homes, hold open houses, or manage full transactions. Your role is to build and maintain relationships and place referrals.
Are there any monthly or hidden fees?
No. There are zero recurring or hidden fees. Our model is based on a clear 80/20 referral split: you keep 80% of the referral commission and the brokerage keeps 20% when a transaction closes.
Can I refer business anywhere?
Yes. You can send referrals locally within your market or out of area. We can help you place referrals with trusted agents so your clients are well cared for and your referral fee is protected.
How do I join?
Fill out the short form on this page and we’ll follow up with details, required paperwork, and next steps to move your license to Portonova Exchange.
Keep Your License. Earn Referrals. Stay Connected.
No fees. No pressure. Just a straightforward, referral-only home for your license.
Fill out the quick form above and we’ll reach out within one business day.
What happens next?
- We confirm your goals and answer questions.
- We send the required documents electronically.
- You move your license and start placing referrals.