Real Estate One Associates is a Michigan-based real estate holding company that allows licensed agents to keep their real estate license active without actively selling real estate. Associates may earn income by submitting referrals to full-service agents.
This program is ideal for inactive, referral-only, part-time, retired, or transitioning agents who want to remain licensed without the responsibilities of full-time sales.
The annual membership fee is $75 per year, which is required to maintain your license within the holding company.
No. Associates are not required to participate in the MLS or pay local board or association dues.
Your license remains active as long as you maintain your annual membership, complete all required continuing education, and renew your license with the State of Michigan on time.
A referral is a buyer or seller you introduce to Real Estate One Associates to be placed with a full-service agent within the Real Estate One network or its approved broker partners.
Referrals may be submitted by contacting the designated referral coordinator or by completing the referral form available on the website.
Yes. Whenever possible, referrals are placed with your preferred agent. If no agent is specified, the referral will be assigned to a qualified agent best suited for the transaction.
The assigned full-service agent manages the entire transaction, including listings, showings, negotiations, and closing.
If your referral results in a successful transaction, you will receive a referral fee once the deal closes.
Associates typically receive 70%–80% of the referral fee, depending on the referral plan in place.
Referral fees are paid after the transaction closes, and payment is issued by check.
No. Referral fees are only paid on completed transactions.
Yes. You must maintain an active real estate license to receive referral income. Referral fees cannot be paid if your license is inactive or lapsed.
If your license lapses or required continuing education is not completed, referral fees cannot be paid, and you may forfeit unpaid referral income.
Michigan real estate licenses are renewed online through the State's MiPLUS system. Licensees must create or access their MiPLUS account and complete the renewal process before their license expiration date.
Michigan requires licensees to complete 18 hours of continuing education during each 3-year licensing cycle, including at least 2 hours of legal education per year as part of that cycle. CE must be completed before your license can be renewed.
If you do not renew by your license expiration date, Michigan allows a 60-day late renewal period with a late fee. If you do not renew within that period, additional reinstatement or relicensure steps may be required.
No. An active Michigan real estate license is required to receive referral fees. Referral income cannot be paid if your license is inactive, expired, or lapsed with the State.
No. License renewal and continuing education compliance are the responsibility of the individual licensee. Real Estate One Associates provides guidance and education resources, but licensees must renew directly with the State of Michigan and keep their contact information current.
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