FAQ — REHYL South Carolina Real Estate Referral Program

Question 1

What is REHYL?

Accepted Answer

REHYL is a South Carolina real estate referral program designed for licensed agents who want to step away from active sales without giving up their license. For a flat $250/year, you can keep your SC real estate license active, refer buyers and sellers from your network to any licensed agent at any full service brokerage, and collect 100% of your referral fee.

Question 2

Who is REHYL for?

Accepted Answer

REHYL is for South Carolina real estate agents who are ready to step away from the day-to-day demands of active selling — the showings, negotiations, contracts, and deadlines — but aren't ready to give up their license or the earning potential that comes with it.

Question 3

Is REHYL a brokerage?

Accepted Answer

Yes. REHYL is a licensed South Carolina real estate brokerage. When you join, your license is affiliated with REHYL, which allows you to legally refer clients to any licensed agent at any full service brokerage and receive referral compensation.

Question 4

What does it cost to join REHYL?

Accepted Answer

Just $250 per year — flat. There are no monthly fees, no desk fees, no transaction fees, and no percentage taken from your referral income. The $250 annual fee is all you pay.

Question 5

Are there any hidden fees or splits?

Accepted Answer

No. REHYL takes nothing from your referral fees. When a transaction closes on a referral you made, 100% of the referral fee goes to you. The only cost is the $250 annual membership fee.

Question 6

What happens if I don't make any referrals in a year?

Accepted Answer

You still pay the $250 annual fee to keep your license active. If you decide REHYL isn't the right fit, you can choose not to renew at the end of your annual term.

Question 7

Do I need an active SC real estate license to join?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You must hold an active South Carolina real estate license to join REHYL. If your license is currently inactive or expired, you would need to reactivate it before joining.

Question 8

Can I still practice real estate actively while with REHYL?

Accepted Answer

REHYL is specifically designed for referral-only activity. Members are not set up to conduct active real estate transactions — showings, listings, negotiations, etc. If you want to return to active sales, you would need to affiliate with a full-service brokerage.

Question 9

What are my CE (continuing education) requirements?

Accepted Answer

South Carolina requires all active licensees to complete continuing education to renew their license. As a REHYL member, you are still responsible for meeting SC's CE requirements. REHYL does not provide CE courses.

Question 10

How do referrals work?

Accepted Answer

When someone in your network — a past client, friend, family member, or community connection — needs to buy or sell real estate, you refer them to any licensed agent at any full service brokerage. A referral agreement is put in place, and when the transaction closes, you receive your referral fee.

Question 11

How much can I earn from referrals?

Accepted Answer

The referral fee is negotiated directly between you and the receiving agent. On a median-priced South Carolina home, that can represent a meaningful income — from people you already know and trust.

Question 12

Can I refer clients outside of South Carolina?

Accepted Answer

Referral rules vary by state. Contact us to discuss out-of-state referral situations and we'll help you navigate the requirements.

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