Texas Licensed Limit Function Referral Office
Park your Texas real estate license with Thunderstruck Companies at zero monthly cost. No monthly fees. No MLS fees. No association dues required. Earn referral income on your terms.
Not Affiliated with NextHome NTX Real Estate
A referral-only brokerage is a licensed real estate brokerage where agents hold an active license but do not conduct traditional transactions — no listings, showings, or contracts. Referral agents introduce buyers, sellers, and investors to active agents and earn a referral fee at closing. Thunderstruck Companies is a Texas licensed referral-only brokerage.
Yes. Thunderstruck Companies charges no monthly fees, no annual brokerage dues, no desk fees, and no MLS fees to park your Texas real estate license. Your only costs are TREC license renewal and continuing education (Varies by provider), which are your responsibility regardless of where your license is parked.
No. Thunderstruck Companies is not affiliated with the National Association of REALTORS, or any REALTOR association. You are not required to join any local REALTOR association, and you will not be billed for association dues. Referral agents may not use the REALTOR® title; use real estate agent, real estate consultant, or licensed referral agent instead. Not Affiliated with NextHome NTX Real Estate
No. Referral agents do not list or show properties, so MLS access is not required or provided. Thunderstruck Companies is not affiliated with MLS or any MLS. You will not be billed for MLS dues.
Referral brokerage is a strong option for semi-retired agents, part-timers, career changers, new licensees, relocating agents, new-build networkers, and anyone paying desk fees for a license they barely use. If you want to keep your license active and earn from your sphere without full-service obligations, a referral-only model may fit.
Thunderstruck Companies charges you nothing — no monthly fee, annual fee, desk fee, or MLS bill. Your out-of-pocket costs typically include: TREC renewal fees; continuing education (Varies by provider). CE and renewal are obligations you have regardless of where your license is parked.
You submit a license transfer to TREC to move your license to Thunderstruck Companies. Thunderstruck Companies does not charge an onboarding fee.
No. The fee structure is disclosed in your Independent Contractor Agreement. Thunderstruck Companies charges nothing to park your license. Any admin fees on certain referral types are disclosed upfront and deducted from the referral fee received before your share is calculated. There are no surprise fees at closing.
As a referral agent with Thunderstruck Companies you can: refer buyers, sellers, and investors to active agents and earn a referral fee at closing; refer yourself on your own transactions; register clients directly with new home builders; keep your Texas real estate license active without full-service obligations; and stay connected to your sphere and past clients.
Referral agents may not: list or show properties; write or negotiate contracts; represent buyers or sellers as an active agent; engage in mortgage or lending activity; or use the REALTOR® trademark unless you maintain separate NAR membership. Referral agents are responsible for completing continuing education and paying TREC renewal fees on schedule. Thunderstruck Companies does not complete CE or pay renewal fees on your behalf.
No. The REALTOR® trademark belongs to the National Association of REALTORS and may only be used by dues-paying members. Thunderstruck Companies is not a NAR member brokerage. Use real estate agent, real estate consultant, or licensed referral agent instead.
Yes. You can refer clients to any licensed agent or brokerage in Texas or nationally. You are not limited to a single network. Compensation varies by referral type — contact Graham for details.
The standard referral fee is typically 25% of the gross buyer or seller side commission, negotiated with the receiving agent. When a transaction closes, the receiving brokerage pays the referral fee to Thunderstruck Companies. Thunderstruck Companies then disburses your share. Your share by referral type: Preferred National Network: you keep 85% ($150 admin fee); Outside -- Broker Places Agent: you keep 75% ($150 admin fee); Preferred Local Brokerage: you keep 90% ($150 admin fee); Outside -- Agent Finds Agent: you keep 80% ($150 admin fee). Admin fees, where applicable, are deducted from the referral fee received before your share is calculated.
Payment is processed after the transaction closes and Thunderstruck Companies receives the referral fee from the receiving brokerage. Referrals must be submitted through the agent portal before closing to be eligible.
Referral agents are responsible for completing continuing education and paying TREC renewal fees on schedule. Thunderstruck Companies does not complete CE or pay renewal fees on your behalf.
Yes. Keeping your license active at Thunderstruck Companies means you do not have to start from scratch when you return to active real estate. Transfer your license to a full-service brokerage when ready — no re-examination required.
You can transfer your license to another brokerage at any time through TREC. Thunderstruck Companies does not charge a penalty to leave. Referrals submitted before departure that close afterward are governed by your Independent Contractor Agreement.
Yes. New licensees who earned their license but have not launched an active career are a good fit. Park your license at no brokerage cost and earn from referrals when opportunities arise naturally.
Contact Graham Stiles at graham@thestilesgroup.com or 817-720-0660. Review and sign the Independent Contractor Agreement and Policy Manual. Transfer your Texas license to Thunderstruck Companies through TREC. Receive agent portal access at https://thunderstruckrealty.com/login and submit referrals when opportunities come up. There is no sales pitch and no obligation.
Paperwork typically takes an hour or less. TREC license transfer processing time varies but is generally a few business days once submitted. Graham Stiles will confirm portal access when the transfer is processed.
Email: graham@thestilesgroup.com. Phone: 817-720-0660. Visit https://thunderstruckrealty.com to learn more about parking your Texas license with Thunderstruck Companies.
Graham Stiles — Broker/Owner, Thunderstruck Companies, LLC
Email: graham@thestilesgroup.com
Phone: 817-720-0660
6777 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX, 76116