Originally Posted by Oldhag1

Uhm, hopefully you know this since you are a real estate agent, but his relative getting a referral fee does not impact how much the OP pays one iota.

Because if the agent doesn't work to sell it they will get zero dollars for their work.

Out of state real estate agents are allowed to referral fees in any state. I would. It be surprised to find out that is the source of most referrals.

I agree with you.