A real estate referral agent is a licensed real estate professional who is not licensed in the state the client is located or doesn't actively engage in the buying or selling of properties but instead focuses on referring clients to other real estate agents or brokers. This type of agent typically earns a referral fee or commission when the referred client successfully completes a real estate transaction.Referral agents often have a network of contacts and connections in the real estate industry, and they leverage these relationships to match clients with experienced and qualified real estate professionals. This can be beneficial for both parties involved: the client gets connected with a knowledgeable agent, and the referral agent earns a fee without the responsibilities associated with handling the entire transaction.