About Garden State Referral
Garden State Referral is a New Jersey-licensed Real Estate Referral Company that helps licensed agents earn income through real estate referrals - without the day-to-day demands of active real estate sales. We proudly employ independent contractors who hold the special license designation of Salesperson Licensed With Real Estate Referral Company (SLWRERC).
As a sister company of Garden State Referals Academy - New Jersey’s top-rated real estate school - we uphold the same commitment to excellence, client service, and ethical standards that have earned Garden State Referals Academy more than 700 five-star Google reviews.
Our Mission
At Garden State Referral, our mission is to empower real estate professionals who are not actively practicing full-time sales to stay connected to the real estate industry and earn incremental income by referring their sphere of influence - friends, family, colleagues, and contacts - to full-time agents and brokers across New Jersey and beyond.
Whether you’re a retired agent, a teacher, a stay-at-home parent, a part-time professional, or simply taking a break from full-time real estate sales, Garden State Referral provides a smart and seamless way to continue leveraging your real estate license for financial benefit.
Our Vision & Values
We believe that referral agents deserve a trusted, professional home - a place that values integrity, transparency, and agent support. Our vision is to become the go-to referral company in New Jersey for SLWRERC agents seeking meaningful income opportunities without the pressure of day-to-day real estate transactions.
We are firmly grounded in the principles of:
Ethical Conduct : We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards and expect the same of our referral agents and the agents we refer business to.
Professionalism : Our systems, communications, and processes are designed to reflect the standards of excellence taught at Garden State Referals Academy.
Empowerment Through Knowledge : As educators and brokers, we believe informed agents make better decisions and earn more.
Our Leadership
Garden State Referral is led by a team with over half a century of real estate leadership experience, spanning residential sales, education, brokerage management, and agent training. This depth of knowledge ensures that our referral agents are supported by professionals who understand every corner of the real estate industry.
We know how to match clients with agents who will represent them with skill, ethics, and care - and we understand how to protect the referral agent’s interest every step of the way.
And after serving as a referral agent, if you ever decide to return to active real estate licensure status, our affiliated Garden State Referals Academy can provide you with the required CE to return to salesperson or broker-salesperson status.
Whether you're just starting out, taking a step back, or reinventing your real estate career, Garden State Referral is here to help you stay in the game and profit from the power of your network.
Garden State Referals Academy helps agents stay licensed affordably with simple referrals, minimal fees, and nationwide real estate earning opportunities.