Consider calling the hotline 803-772-5206 as you develop a referral plan or agreement.
SCR offers a referral agreement: SCR600
https://www.screaltors.org/wp-content/uploads/Forms/600.pdf
Federal Law on Referrals:
State Law on Referrals:
(B) An associated licensee may not receive compensation from an activity requiring a real estate license from an entity or person other than the one for which the license is issued. An associated licensee may form a business entity allowing the licensee’s broker-in-charge or property manager-in-charge to pay fees or commissions to that entity if the principals in that entity hold an active real estate license.
(12) pays a commission or compensation to an unlicensed individual for activities requiring a license under this chapter. Notwithstanding this section, a licensee may not pay or offer to pay a referral fee or finder’s fee to an unlicensed individual who is not a party in the real estate sales or rental transaction;
(3) "Broker" means an associated licensee who has met the experience and education requirements and has passed the examination for a broker license and who, for a fee, salary, commission, referral fee, or other valuable consideration, or who, with the intent or expectation of receiving compensation:
(a) negotiates or attempts to negotiate the listing, sale, purchase, exchange, lease, or other disposition of real estate or the improvements to the real estate;
(b) auctions or offers to auction real estate in accordance with Section 40-6-250;
(c) for a fee or valuable consideration solicits a referral;
(d) offers services as a real estate consultant, counselor, or transaction manager;
(e) offers to act as a subagent of a real estate brokerage firm representing a client in a real estate transaction; or
(f) advertises or otherwise represents to the public as being engaged in any of the foregoing activities.
Posted by: Byron King on 6/22/21 (This information is only accurate as of 6/22/21. You must contact SCR for updates and changes to this information after 6/22/21 as laws and regulations may change over time. SCR 803-772-5206 or email info at screaltors.org or email byron at screaltors.org)