Why Refer Clients to Us?
You Keep Your Clients
When you send us a referral you increase your chances of getting a future sale out of them. We are often the first to know of their intent to sell their investment property & will refer them back to you.
We'll Make You Look Good
We believe in professionalism. We have a proven track record of pleasing our clients and you can feel safe that we will do our best to make us both look good.
We'll Put it in Writing
We want you to feel secure & if requested, we will give you a signed copy of our referral agreement so that you have legal protection. We expect our clients and tenants to keep their agreements and we do the same with you.
Reduce Your Liability
Improperly following tenant-law on leasing, fee handling, maintenance issues, turnover, etc. can open you up to legal liability & even having your real estate license placed in jeopardy. Leave leasing to the experts.
We'll Pay You!
We pay you the first month's management fee.
Why Realtors Partner With Green Ocean Property Management
Every realtor knows the feeling of closing a deal with an investor and wondering what happens next. Many of your buyers go on to own rental property, and many sellers decide to rent out a home instead of selling it. Those clients need a reliable property manager, and they will often ask you who to call. The Green Ocean Realtor Referral Program gives you a trusted answer to that question while keeping you at the center of the relationship.
When you refer a client to Green Ocean Property Management, you are not handing them off and losing touch. We are often the first to know when an owner is thinking about selling an investment property, and when that happens we refer them straight back to you. That means a single referral can lead to a paid first-month fee now and a future listing or sale later.
How the Realtor Referral Program Works, Step by Step
1. You send us your client's information
Fill out the referral form on this page with your client's name, contact details, and a few notes about their property or situation. The more context you share, such as the property location, whether it is currently occupied, and when the owner wants to start, the better prepared we are for the first conversation. We review each submission quickly so your client is not left waiting.
2. We contact your client and explain the options
Our team reaches out to your client, listens to their goals, and walks them through the management solutions available for their property. We do not pressure anyone. Some owners are ready to sign right away, while others need time to compare options, and we respect that. Throughout the process we treat your client the way we would want you to be treated.
3. We pay you the first month's management fee
When your referral becomes a Green Ocean client, we pay you the first month's management fee. If you would like the details in writing, we will provide a signed copy of our referral agreement on request so you know exactly how the program works before you refer anyone.
4. You keep the relationship for the long term
Your client gets a professional manager for their property, and you stay in their corner as their trusted real estate advisor. When the time comes to buy another property or sell the one we manage, you are the first call.
What You Earn From Each Referral
The program is built around two kinds of value. The first is the referral payment itself: the first month's management fee for each client you send us who signs on. The second is harder to put a number on but often worth more, which is protecting your future sales commissions. Investors who are happy with their property manager tend to hold and expand their portfolios, and they tend to stay loyal to the realtor who introduced them to good service.
The calculator and sample numbers on this page show how this can add up over a year. Using an average monthly rent of $1,500 as an example, just two referrals a month can add up to meaningful referral income, and keeping those clients in your network can protect future sales commissions on top of that. Your own numbers will vary with the properties and clients you refer, so use the calculator to estimate what a year of referrals could mean for your business.
Which Clients Are a Good Fit to Refer?
Almost any client who owns, or is about to own, a rental property in the Greater Boston area is a good candidate. These are the situations where realtors most often find a property manager valuable:
- Buyers who just purchased an investment property and want it rented and managed from day one
- Sellers who decided to keep their home and rent it out, often because the market or timing was not right for a sale
- Clients relocating for work who still own a home or condo in the area
- Accidental landlords who inherited property or moved in with a partner and now own a unit they do not live in
- Experienced investors who are unhappy with their current manager and want a smoother, more responsive service
- Condo owners and association boards looking for professional management support
We manage properties across Greater Boston, including the neighborhoods and towns listed on our Areas We Cover page. If you are not sure whether a client's property is in our service area, send the referral anyway and we will let you know.
A Realistic Referral Example
Here is how a typical referral plays out. Say you help a buyer close on a two-family property in Somerville. They plan to live in one unit and rent the other, but they have never been a landlord and do not know how to screen applicants, price the unit, or handle a maintenance call at night. A few days before closing, you mention Green Ocean and send us their name and contact details through the form on this page.
We contact your buyer, learn about the property, and explain how leasing, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and owner reporting would work. If they decide to hire us, we market the unit, screen tenants, and handle the lease. We then pay you the first month's management fee, and your buyer stays your client for every future purchase, sale, or refinance conversation.
What We Need From You
Sending a referral takes only a few minutes. To help us reach your client quickly and prepare for a useful first conversation, it helps to include:
- Your client's name, phone number, and email address
- The property address and type, such as single-family, condo, or multi-family
- Whether the property is vacant, currently rented, or about to close
- Any timing details, such as a closing date or the date the client wants a tenant in place
- Whether your client prefers a call or an email for the first contact
Not every detail is required. If you only have a name and a phone number, send that and we will fill in the rest with your client directly.
What Your Referred Client Receives
A referral only works if your client is happy, so we focus on delivering a strong experience from the first day. Landlords who join Green Ocean get access to an owner portal, a tenant portal for rent payments and repair requests, and proactive maintenance services designed to catch small problems before they become expensive ones. You can read more about our approach on the For Landlords and Investors page and review our investment property management pricing.
New landlord clients are also eligible for the Green Ocean Welcome Suite, which currently includes a Welcome Repair Fund of $250 per property for new landlord clients in their first 90 days. The fund can be used for in-house handyman, repair, renovation, cleaning, landscaping, or snow services through Pro Services Boston, so a new property is ready to impress tenants. Our guarantees are designed to protect owners as well:
- Guaranteed Tenant: if the tenant leaves within 30 days, we place the next tenant with 2 months of free management.
- 45-Day Switch Guarantee: we will help transition a property from a previous manager within 45 days, or that month's management fee is free.
- 1-Hour Emergency Response Guarantee: for emergencies, we respond within 1 hour, or we credit the call.
Offers and guarantees can change, so please check the For Landlords and Investors page for the current terms before you share them with a client.
How We Protect Your Relationship With Your Client
Your reputation is built on the people you recommend, and we take that seriously. We believe in professionalism and have a proven track record of pleasing our clients, so you can feel confident that we will do our best to make us both look good. Here is what you can count on:
- Clear communication with your client from the first call, including honest answers about what we can and cannot do for their property
- A signed referral agreement on request so the terms are never a mystery
- A commitment to refer owners back to you when they are ready to sell, rather than competing for the listing
- Responsive support for the owner and the tenants, which keeps problems from landing on your phone
Realtor Referral Program FAQs
How do I refer a client?
Complete the referral form on this page with your client's information. We review each submission and reach out to your client to explain the management options available for their property.
When do I get paid?
We pay you the first month's management fee for the client you referred. Because payment details are covered in our referral agreement, ask us for a signed copy if you would like the specifics in writing before you refer a client.
Will you contact my client without my knowledge?
We reach out to the client you referred, using the information you provide in the form. If you would like to be introduced in a particular way, or if there is something we should know before we call, add a note in the form and we will follow your lead.
What if my client is not ready to sign yet?
That is completely fine. Many owners need time to compare options or to prepare their property. We will answer their questions, explain our services and pricing, and stay in touch without pressure.
Do you only manage single-family rentals?
We manage rental and investment properties across Greater Boston, and we also provide condo and HOA management for associations. If you are unsure whether a particular property fits, send the referral and we will help you figure out the best path.
What happens when my client wants to sell?
We are often among the first to know when an owner is considering a sale. When that happens, we refer them back to you so you can help them with the next step.
Where can I learn more before I join?
Use the form below to start a conversation, call our office at (617) 487-4868, or email hello@greenoceanpm.com. We are happy to answer questions about the program, the agreement, and how we work with owners and tenants.
How to Introduce Property Management to Your Client
Many owners have never worked with a property manager, so a short, honest conversation from you can make the handoff smooth. Here are a few ideas that realtors in our network find useful when they bring up the program.
Raise it at the right moment
The best times are at the offer stage on an investment purchase, at the listing appointment when an owner is unsure whether to sell or rent, and at closing when a buyer is thinking about tenants. Mentioning property management early shows that you are thinking about the client's whole plan, not only the transaction.
Frame it around the owner's time and risk
Most landlords care about three things: steady rent, a well-kept property, and not being woken up at night by a tenant call. A professional manager handles day-to-day tenant communication, maintenance coordination, and rent collection, which frees the owner to focus on their job, their family, or their next purchase. Letting the client know that you have a trusted partner for this can be a real relief.
Share the facts, then let us do the explaining
You do not need to be a property management expert. Tell your client that Green Ocean will reach out, explain the services and pricing, and answer questions without pressure. Pointing them to our For Landlords and Investors page gives them a place to read more before the call.
Let your client know what to expect
A quick heads-up that a Green Ocean team member will be calling, and roughly when, helps your client recognize the number and take the call. If they have a preferred time of day or a preferred way to be contacted, add that to the notes in the referral form.
Keep in touch after the referral
The strongest realtor relationships continue long after the handoff. Check in with your client once their property is under management, congratulate them on a good first season with tenants, and stay on their radar for the next purchase or sale. Because we refer owners back to you when they decide to sell, you remain their real estate advisor for the long run.
Ready to Refer a Client?
If you have a client who owns or is buying a rental property in the Boston area, use the form on this page to send us their information. Questions first? Call our office at (617) 487-4868 or email hello@greenoceanpm.com and a member of our team will walk you through the program and the referral agreement.