It is a reciprocal business relationship designed to help both of us grow through trusted referrals, shared opportunities, and access to services within our professional network.

Professionals and business owners who are a good fit, value long-term relationships, and are interested in growing through reciprocal referrals.

We first learn about you, your business, and the type of customers you serve. Once accepted, we look for opportunities to refer business to you while asking that you make a genuine effort to introduce us to qualified real estate prospects each year.

 No. There is no membership fee and no charge for the business we refer to you. 

 No. Referrals are not limited to customers from your company. You may refer anyone who is considering buying, selling, or investing in real estate and appears financially capable and genuinely interested 

Real estate referral compensation generally requires an active California real estate license through an appropriately licensed brokerage. Our primary goal is reciprocal business rather than referral fees; however, when legally permitted and approved through the brokers involved, we may pay a referral fee of up to 25%.

 Generally, no additional service is expected beyond making the referral. The referral must result in a closed transaction, and all licensing and brokerage requirements must be satisfied when compensation is paid. 

Yes. We can help guide qualified partners through the process of obtaining a California real estate license and, in select cases, may assist with the cost.

Yes. We will keep you informed of meaningful progress and notify you when your referral closes escrow, allowing you to personally congratulate your customer or contact.

Your referrals receive experienced representation, special Premier Partner benefits, and attentive service. At the same time, our team actively looks for opportunities to send new business, resources, and valuable professional connections back to you, your business and your professional network.

We primarily serve Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, generally within approximately 50 miles of one of Elevate Real Estate Agency’s office locations.

Premier Partners receive a digital referral card that can be easily shared with anyone who may need real estate assistance.

Yes. Prospective partners complete a short questionnaire and are reviewed by the Kirkpatrick Team to make sure the relationship is a good fit for both sides. The initial program is limited to 25 Premier Partner positions.

We understand that referral opportunities cannot always be predicted. We evaluate the overall relationship, including the business we have referred to you, the service provided to those customers, and whether there has been a genuine effort to participate. Our goal is to build lasting partnerships, not replace good partners unnecessarily.

Referral volume will vary by industry, market conditions, and customer needs. Our goal is to provide meaningful opportunities and, whenever possible, to generate more business for our partners than we receive from them.

 That is completely understandable. If the person was a legitimate prospect with a genuine interest in buying or selling, the outcome will not be held against you. Once referred, the Kirkpatrick Team takes responsibility for converting and servicing that opportunity. 

 A referral is considered legitimate when the customer demonstrates a sincere intent to buy or sell. For buyers, this generally means providing acceptable financial qualification and entering into a buyer representation agreement. For sellers, it means verifying ownership and showing a willingness to enter into a listing agreement with the Kirkpatrick Team 

 No. Not every question is required, but providing complete and accurate information can improve your chances of being selected as a Premier Partner.