Real Estate Investor Referral Program
When you buy a foreclosed property at auction, the former homeowner is often owed tens of thousands in surplus funds. Refer them to us for recovery and earn 8% of every dollar we get back -- typically $4,000 to $6,800 per referral.
Every foreclosure auction you attend creates a referral opportunity. Here is why investors across the country add this to their workflow.
Hand the former homeowner our card or send a quick text. That is the entire commitment. We handle verification, paperwork, filing, and recovery from start to finish.
Former homeowners remember the investor who helped them recover money. That reputation spreads. Future deals get easier because sellers and agents know you operate with integrity.
$4,000 to $6,800 per successful referral. Buy 3 properties a month and you could add over $100K annually with a conversation that takes 30 seconds.
Former owners who receive surplus funds are more cooperative during transitions. Vacant property access, key exchanges, and personal property removal go smoother when you have helped them first.
You already own the property. The surplus belongs to the former owner by law. Connecting them with a recovery service is a straightforward good deed that happens to pay well.
Referral fees are business income that can offset expenses. Talk to your CPA about how this fits your entity structure -- most investors treat it as additional 1099 revenue.
You do Step 1. We handle the rest. Most investors spend less than a minute per referral.
After buying the property at auction, give the former homeowner our business card or text them our number. Tell them they may be owed surplus funds from the sale and we can help recover them for free.
30 seconds -- your only stepWe research the sale records, confirm surplus funds exist with the state, prepare all paperwork, and file the formal claim on behalf of the former homeowner. Nothing is needed from you at this point.
We handle this entirelyThe state processes the claim and releases the surplus funds to the former homeowner. Average recovery is $52,000 and the typical timeline is 8 to 12 weeks depending on the state.
8-12 weeks typicalOnce funds are distributed, your 8% referral fee is paid promptly. On a $52,000 recovery, that is $4,160 deposited directly to your account. No invoicing or follow-up needed.
Direct deposit to your accountAn investor in Phoenix bought a foreclosed property for $185,000. The home had sold at auction for $237,000 -- leaving $52,000 in surplus. The investor mentioned our service to the former homeowner. We recovered the full $52,000.
Total investor effort: one 30-second conversation. Total time to payment: 10 weeks.
Any investor who buys foreclosed properties at auction has referral opportunities. Here are the most common partners.
Buy at auction, rehab, and sell. You meet the former owner during the transition period -- a natural time to pass along our info.
Acquiring rental properties at auction. When former owners move out, mention the surplus funds. Builds goodwill for smooth transitions.
Even if you assign the contract, the former owner still has surplus. Pass along our info and earn referral fees on deals you may not even close yourself.
"I buy 4-5 properties a month at auction in the Phoenix area. Started referring former owners to Foreclosure Recovery about six months ago. I have made over $18,000 in referral fees so far and the former homeowners are grateful. It has actually made my business run smoother because people cooperate more when you help them."
"Honestly thought it sounded too good to be true at first. But the math checks out -- 84% of the properties I buy do have surplus. My first referral came back at $5,200 for my fee. Now I mention it every single time. It is the easiest money I have ever made in real estate."
"I manage a portfolio of 30+ rental properties, most acquired at auction. When I started referring former owners, it changed the dynamic completely. People are nicer during the move-out process, my property managers have fewer headaches, and I collect referral checks every couple of months. Win all around."
You earn 8% of the recovered surplus amount. The average surplus we recover is around $52,000, which puts your fee at roughly $4,160 per case. Larger recoveries -- and we see them regularly in the $80,000-$120,000 range -- mean fees of $6,400-$9,600. Your fee is paid once the funds are distributed to the former homeowner.
Give the former homeowner our business card or text them our phone number. Tell them they may have surplus funds from their foreclosure and we can help recover them at no cost. That is it. We handle verification, paperwork, filing, and follow-up. You do not need to explain the legal process or answer any questions about it.
Zero cost and zero risk. You do not pay anything to join the program. You do not sign any long-term commitments. If a referral does not result in a recovery, nothing happens. You only get paid when surplus is successfully recovered and distributed.
You do not need to know. Just refer every former homeowner and we will check. That said, 84% of foreclosure sales produce surplus funds, so the odds are in your favor. If the property sold for more than the total debt owed, there is surplus. We verify the exact amount as part of our process.
Typical timeline from referral to payment is 8 to 12 weeks, depending on the state and the complexity of the case. Some states move faster. We keep you updated on the status of each referral so you always know where things stand.
None. You already own the property -- the transaction is complete. The surplus funds legally belong to the former homeowner and they have every right to recover them. You are simply connecting them with a professional service that helps them collect money they are owed. It is no different from recommending a good contractor or insurance agent.
Fill out the form and we will get you set up within 24 hours. You will receive referral cards, a simple script for talking to former homeowners, and a direct line to your partnership coordinator.
84% of foreclosure sales produce surplus funds. Each one is a potential $4,000+ referral fee for a 30-second conversation. Join the program today and start earning on your next purchase.
