Q: How much will I make on the 15% rebate transactions?

A: Before, you would make 22.5% on a standard transaction. But, with the rebate transaction, you will not make as much. The 15% would come out of your 22.5%. So your referral will make 15% at closing and you would make 7.5%. 

Example: Total 3% commission on a $400,000 sale= $12,000. 15% back to your referral= $1,800. 7.5% back to you=$900. 

The positive on these transactions is the amount of volume that you will be able to produce. This gives you the leverage to market this program to buyers and sellers outside of your sphere of influence. Market to buyers and sellers in high priced areas like California where the average home price is $600,000+, or other areas throughout the country. Or, offer it as a gift to a friend or family member. The potential marketing avenues for this program are endless. The 15% rebate buys loyalty, these prospects might have never used our services, but they will be open to using us now if we are able to connect them with a top local agent that will rebate them back 15% of the total commission. 

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Q: How will my referral get 15% back at closing?

A: Real estate rebates are legal throughout 40 U.S. states. As long as your referral is a 3rd party to the real estate transaction, they can receive a real estate rebate from the total real estate commission (15% of the total commission to be exact). We will refer them to a top agent like we would with any other referral. The main difference is the referral agreement that we would use states that the broker we refer it to would rebate them 15% of the total commission at closing and then pay us the remaining amount. Their rebate would be paid from the broker we refer it to, not Park Place. Your commission would come from us like normal. 

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Q: Is it a top agent or a "discount" inexperienced agent that you refer to?

A: We would refer it to a top agent with a proven sales record like we normally do.The company we refer it to is paying the same amount regardless if it is a referral fee back to Park Place, or a partial referral fee and partial real estate rebate. Park Place has leverage when we send out our referrals as we are sending out a lot of real estate referrals all over. The company that we refer it to typically welcomes our business as they would like more of it in the future. We can also refer it to your agent as long as they are ok with the rebate at closing. 

 

 

Q: Do you have a website to where I can market this program?

A: Yes, you can get your own dedicated webpage to promote this program, you can view what your webpage would look like here. See all the details at the top of this page on how to get your rebate webpage. 

-We also have another website that you can use for free which is www.TopAgentRebate.com. There is an area on this website where your referral would put in your name, that way you get credit for the sale. 

 

 

Q: Why 15%, can I offer 10% or 20% back to my referral instead?

A: No, not at this time. We are trying to keep this program very simple for all involved. If this is an issue, send us an email at admin@parkplacenetwork.com and we can talk about this further. 

 

 

Q: Can I use my own Realtor and give the rebate back to my referral?

A: Yes, you can use your own agent, but you would need to speak with them first about the rebate. Normally, the referral fee is 25% for sales below 200k and 30% for anything higher. In order for the 15% rebate to work, your agent would need to be ok with a 30% referral fee regardless of the price. Your referral would get back 15%, and you would get back 7.5% of the total commission. 

 

 

Q: How do I refer out these type of transactions?

A: The same as you would with any other referral, here on our website. In the notes, input that this is a real estate rebate. We will email you back to confirm that you are ok making 7.5% vs the standard 22.5%. From there, we will refer this out to a top agent in their market which typically takes 1-2 business days like usual. When we receive back the executed rebate referral agreement, we will email you back all of the details on the assigned agent so you can notify your referral who will be reaching out to them and giving them back 15% of the total commission. 

If we get a lead on our website with your name on it. We will forward this lead to you to follow up to make sure they are serious. If so, you would refer it out in the step above. We will not contact your referral whatsoever if your name is on the lead. 

 

 

Q: Will this work with International brokers too?

A: No, this currently only works in the United States within the 40 U.S. states above. 

 

 

Q: Is this just for residential transactions?

A: No, we can get a real estate rebate for any type of real estate sales excluding rentals or business brokerage. If you have a buyer or seller for residential, commercial, or industrial real estate, we can get a 15% rebate back to your referral at closing. 

 

 

Q: How do I make sure my referral gets back 15% at closing? 

A: Our referral agreement that we have with the brokerage states that they will pay your referral back 15% of the total commission at closing. But, people make mistakes and they might forget about the rebate months later once they close. Make sure your client knows that there is a 15% rebate at closing and it should reflect on the closing statement. They should not sign the closing documents unless that 15% rebate is on the closing statement.

 

 

Q: Is the 15% rebate cash or a credit at closing? 

A: Typically it is a credit at closing which would go towards their closing costs. But, they would need to check with the closer as they might be able to get a check at closing too. 

 

 

Q: Will this work with new construction homes? 

A: Yes, and no. Many of the top builders are adding into their contracts that they do not allow rebates. If you have a buyer looking to buy new construction and you have offered them the rebate, let them know that it might not work. We will confirm with the builder if they allow it before they sign the contract with them.