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68 questions answered honestly — from how referrals work to our global agent network, concierge team, and everything in between. Every question has its own dedicated page with a complete answer.
Getting Started
6 questionsEverything you need to know before joining Soil Global Realty as a referral agent.
What exactly is a referral-only brokerage?
A referral-only brokerage is a licensed real estate brokerage that allows agents to earn referral commissions without ac...
Who is Soil Global Realty designed for?
Soil Global is built for licensed real estate agents who aren't actively selling. That includes career changers who got ...
How much does it cost to join Soil Global Realty?
Level 1 (Referral Agent) is $149 one-time startup fee plus $39.95/month. That covers your brokerage affiliation, profess...
Is there a contract or long-term commitment?
No. Soil Global Realty is month-to-month billing through Stripe. Cancel anytime with no penalty, no exit fees, and no qu...
What can I actually do as a referral agent — and what am I NOT allowed to do?
As a Level 1 referral agent, you can: refer buyers and sellers to active agents, earn referral commissions, build referr...
Do you offer a discount for paying annually?
Yes. Prepay annually and save 20%. Level 1 drops from $479.40/year to $383.52/year — saving you $95.88. The one-time $14...
How Referrals Work
10 questionsUnderstand the referral process, how you get paid, and what to expect day-to-day.
How do referrals actually work at Soil Global?
When someone in your network is buying or selling a home, you submit a referral through your personal landing page or ag...
Do I have to do any selling, showings, or open houses?
No. Level 1 agents are strictly referral-only. You don't show properties, hold open houses, write contracts, attend clos...
How much can I realistically earn per year from referrals?
It depends on your network size, your market's average sale price, and how active you are with campaigns. Our model esti...
What is the referral fee percentage, and how is it split?
The standard referral fee is 25–30% of the receiving agent's commission. Soil Global retains a 5% company fee from your ...
When do I get paid after a referral closes?
You get paid within 5 business days of closing. When the referred deal closes, the receiving agent's brokerage pays the ...
What if I don't know anyone who's buying or selling right now?
You probably know more people than you think. The average American knows about 600 people. Roughly 11% of Americans move...
How do I submit a referral — is there an app or a form?
You can submit referrals through your personal referral landing page (which you can share with your network), through yo...
Who picks the agent my referral goes to — can I choose?
Our concierge team interviews 2–3 top-rated agents in the client's market and presents them to the client, who makes the...
How do I track my referrals and make sure I get paid?
Every referral is tracked in real-time on your agent dashboard. You can see the status of each referral: submitted, cont...
Can I refer clients in states where I'm not personally licensed?
Yes. That's one of the biggest advantages of a referral-only model. You can refer a client to any market in the country ...
Trust & Legitimacy
7 questionsHonest answers about how Soil Global Realty works, how to verify us, and why you can trust us.
Is Soil Global Realty a legitimate brokerage?
Yes. Soil Global Realty LLC is a licensed real estate brokerage in 10 states: California, Florida, Georgia, North Caroli...
How is this different from a recruitment scheme?
Recruitment schemes make money from signing people up. Soil Global makes money from actual real estate transaction commi...
Is this too good to be true? What's the catch?
The 'catch' is that this only works if you actually have relationships. If you know people — friends, family, former cli...
How can I verify that Soil Global is a real, licensed brokerage?
Go directly to your state's real estate commission website and search for our broker, Aaron Brent Cuha, or for Soil Glob...
Who is Aaron Cuha and why should I trust him?
Aaron Cuha is the founder and principal broker of Soil Global Realty. He's a Master Certified Business & Real Estate Coa...
What if the receiving agent cuts me out and I never get paid?
Every referral is governed by a legally binding referral agreement signed before the client is connected with the receiv...
Who owns my client database — me or the brokerage?
You own your contacts. Your database is yours. If you leave Soil Global, your contacts go with you. We don't sell, share...
License & Transfer
7 questionsHow to transfer your license, state-specific requirements, and what to expect during onboarding.
How do I transfer my license to Soil Global Realty?
Our AI-assisted onboarding guide walks you through every step with screenshots specific to your state. In most states, i...
Can my current broker block me from transferring my license?
No. Your license belongs to you, not your broker. In every state, you have the right to transfer your license to any bro...
My license is currently inactive — can I still join?
Yes, but you'll need to reactivate your license first. The process varies by state — some require completing CE hours, p...
Can I hold licenses in multiple states and make referrals nationally?
Yes. If you're licensed in multiple states, you can hang all your licenses with Soil Global (where we're licensed) and m...
How long does the license transfer process take?
Transfer timelines vary by state. California is 3–5 business days (online through the DRE). Florida is 5–10 business day...
Does my state allow referral-only brokerages?
Referral-only brokerage is legal in all 50 states. Some states like Texas have specific designations (Limited Function R...
What happens to my pending transactions if I switch brokerages?
Any pending transactions at your current brokerage need to be completed or properly assigned before you transfer. You ty...
Continuing Education
4 questionsCE requirements, renewals, and maintaining your license while at Soil Global Realty.
Do I still have to complete continuing education if I'm only doing referrals?
Yes. As long as your license is active (which it needs to be to earn referral commissions), you must complete your state...
Does Soil Global provide or pay for my CE courses?
Soil Global's training portal includes modules that may count toward your CE requirements depending on your state's appr...
What happens if I let my CE lapse and my license goes inactive?
If your license goes inactive, you cannot earn referral commissions on new referrals. However, if you have pending refer...
Are CE requirements the same for referral agents as for full-time agents?
In most states, yes — CE requirements are tied to your license status, not your activity level. Whether you close 100 tr...
Going Back to Active Sales
4 questionsHow to transition from referral-only to active agent status when you're ready.
Can I switch from referral-only to active agent status?
Absolutely. That's one of the best parts of Soil Global's tiered membership. If you decide to go back to active selling,...
Is there a waiting period or penalty for switching between referral and active status?
No waiting period and no penalty. You can upgrade or downgrade your membership tier at any time. Your billing adjusts on...
Will I need to rejoin my local MLS and Realtor association?
If you upgrade to Level 2 (active agent), you'll need to rejoin your local MLS and Realtor association to access listing...
I've been out of production for years — will I need retraining?
There's no formal retraining requirement from Soil Global. However, if you've been out of active sales for several years...
Compliance & Legal
5 questionsLiability, E&O insurance, RESPA compliance, and legal protections for referral agents.
Am I liable if a referral goes bad — the agent does a terrible job or the deal falls apart?
As a referral agent, your liability is extremely limited. You are not representing the client, not providing advice, and...
Do I need Errors & Omissions (E&O) insurance as a referral-only agent?
E&O requirements vary by state and brokerage policy. As a referral-only agent, your risk exposure is significantly lower...
How does RESPA apply to referral fees — am I at risk of violating federal law?
RESPA (Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act) allows licensed real estate agents to earn referral fees from other licens...
Do referral fees need to be disclosed to the consumer?
Yes. In most states, referral fee arrangements must be disclosed to all parties in the transaction. This is standard pra...
What does the referral agreement look like, and what should I watch out for?
A referral agreement is a simple contract between the referring brokerage (Soil Global) and the receiving agent's broker...
Global Referral Network
5 questionsHow Soil Global's worldwide agent network lets you earn referral income from transactions anywhere on the planet.
Can I earn referral income from transactions outside the United States?
Yes — and this is one of the most powerful advantages of Soil Global. Our referral network extends far beyond the US. We...
How does the international referral process work?
The process is identical to a domestic referral. You submit the referral through your dashboard or landing page, and our...
How large is Soil Global's agent network?
Soil Global has access to over 7,000 of the top-producing agents in the Tom Ferry coaching ecosystem — the largest real ...
How do you ensure the quality of international agents?
Every agent in our international network has been personally vetted through direct coaching relationships. Aaron Cuha ha...
What countries can I refer clients to?
Virtually any country with a functioning real estate market. Our strongest international connections are in Australia, P...
Concierge Team & Agent Matching
6 questionsHow our specialist concierge team interviews clients, selects top agents, and manages every referral from intake to close.
What is the concierge referral team and what do they do?
The concierge team is the backbone of Soil Global's referral system. They are trained real estate referral specialists w...
How does the agent matching and selection process work?
When a referral comes in, our concierge specialists conduct a detailed client interview to understand: property type and...
What happens after the client is matched with an agent?
Once the client selects their agent, our concierge team facilitates the introduction and ensures the referral agreement ...
How are receiving agents vetted before they get my referral?
We don't hand your referral to just anyone. Every receiving agent is evaluated on: production volume and track record, c...
What kind of updates and follow-up do I receive on my referrals?
You receive real-time updates at every stage of the referral lifecycle through your agent dashboard and automated email ...
What if my referral is unhappy with the agent they were matched with?
If a client isn't satisfied with their matched agent, they can contact our concierge team at any time and we'll reassign...
Technology & Tools
4 questionsWhat's included: AI campaigns, dashboard, referral pages, software platform, and agent tools.
What technology and tools are included with my membership?
Level 1 membership includes a complete suite of referral tools: professional @soilre.com email address, personal referra...
How do the AI-powered drip campaigns work?
When you upload your contact database, our AI system creates personalized, relationship-nurturing email campaigns that g...
What is the personal referral landing page and how do I use it?
Every Soil Global agent gets a branded, personalized referral page (soilrealty.com/refer/your-name) that you can share w...
What can I see and do in the agent dashboard?
Your agent dashboard is your command center. You can see: all active referrals and their current status (from submitted ...
The Skeptic's Corner
5 questionsHonest answers for agents who've been burned before or are naturally skeptical.
My last brokerage promised the world and delivered nothing. What makes this different?
We hear this a lot. Here's what's different: (1) Our pricing is transparent — $39.95/mo, period. No surprise fees. (2) M...
What happens if Soil Global shuts down or gets acquired?
If Soil Global were to close, your license would need to transfer to another brokerage — the same as with any brokerage ...
Why would I pay any fees when I could just let my license lapse for free?
Because your license has value — you just haven't been capturing it. Every year, people in your network buy and sell hom...
Are real agents actually earning meaningful income from referrals alone?
Yes. Referral-based income is a proven model used by thousands of agents at brokerages like eXp, REAL, and independent r...
Is there a minimum number of referrals I need to make per year?
No. There is no minimum production requirement. You won't be dropped for not making enough referrals. Some agents make 1...
Still have questions?
We'd rather answer your questions than wonder why you didn't join.
