# RefBid — Realtor Referral Auctions

> Auction marketplace for verified realtor-to-realtor lead referrals. (iPhone/iPad app by Refbid LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refbid/id6784891308 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Refbid LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784483818)
- Category: Business, Finance
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 47 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-07-28
- Data updated: 2026-09-08
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/refbid/id6784891308/reviews.md

## What is RefBid?

RefBid is the first - patent-pending - full auction marketplace built exclusively for Realtor-to-Realtor referrals.

You post the lead. Verified agents compete for it. The winner isn't chosen by bid amount - they're chosen by fit at your discretion. The agent with the best profile, the strongest market history, and the most compelling case for your client. A legally binding referral agreement is signed inside the app, instantly, by both sides, the moment you reach an agreement.

Every step that used to happen informally, chaotically, and on the faith of a stranger's recommendation now has structure, accountability, and enforcement.

Instead of cold-calling 2-3 agents and hoping one clicks, or worse going off the name most listed on Facebook, you have a field of verified professionals coming to you - resume in hand, ready to compete. Review the top candidates, then do something no Facebook group ever let you do: bring your client into the decision.

Show them the 3 or 4 best fits. Let them weigh in. Clients who help choose their agent are far less likely to walk - because they're committed to someone they helped select, not someone assigned to them.

And when you explain it to your client upfront, it lands completely differently. "I'm going to find you a top agent in that market through a verified professional network where agents compete for your business" is a different conversation than "I'll ask around on Facebook."

One builds trust. One erodes it.

Receiving Agents - Bid on leads that match your market

Browse referral listings in the markets you serve. Each listing gives you enough detail to know whether the opportunity is worth pursuing before you ever place a bid. If you're awarded the referral, you pay a $185 acceptance fee and receive a signed referral agreement - not a DM, not a handshake. A real contract, executed inside the app, the moment the deal is made, as well as all contact information for the realtor and their broker.

Every agent on RefBid is verified through their state Real Estate Commission and/or ARELLO, as well as ID & facial verification through Stripe upon registration, before they can post or bid. License confirmed. Brokerage confirmed. Identity confirmed. No anonymous profiles. No guessing whether someone is actually active and in good standing. Just verified professionals, competing on merit.

Key Features

Real Estate Commission / ARELLO License Verification - Stripe identity verification - every agent confirmed before they can participate
Auction-Based Bidding - best agent wins, not first to comment, not always the highest bid
In-App Referral Agreements - signed, stored, enforceable
Market Rankings - see which markets the agent considers their primary turf, ranked 1-10
Track Record - past 10 closed transactions verified and displayed on every profile
All 50 States - post or bid anywhere in the country
Email, SMS + Push Notifications - know the moment a bid comes in or your referral is awarded
No Subscriptions - ever. Post free. Bid free. Pay only when you get business.

The Fee Structure - Simple. Transparent. Fair.
Posting a listing - Free (once a bid at or above your minimum is placed, a $45 charge will be applied once to the referring realtor)
Placing a bid - Free
Accepting a referral award if selected - $185 flat, one time

No monthly fees. No setup fees. No percentage of your commission. You only pay when you win a referral - and by then, you've already seen exactly what you're getting.

RefBid's complete referral auction model is patent-pending. There is no other platform like this.

Built for Realtors. By those who saw the problem firsthand.

The referral process in real estate has been broken for decades - running on handshakes, near blind trust, DMs, and Facebook comments. RefBid brings it into the open, gets the client as involved as they'd like, makes it competitive, and makes it enforceable.

RefBid. The referral network Realtors have always needed

## Key features

- Realtor verification via state commissions and Stripe
- Auction-based agent bidding for leads
- In-app, legally binding referral agreements
- Agent market rankings and verified transaction history
- Nationwide coverage across all 50 states
- Real-time notification system


## Frequently asked questions about RefBid

### How does RefBid verify agents?

Agents are verified through their state Real Estate Commission and/or ARELLO. Additionally, Stripe is used for identity and facial verification upon registration to confirm licenses and brokerages.

### What is the cost to use RefBid?

RefBid is free to use for posting leads. Receiving agents pay a $185 acceptance fee only when awarded a referral, which includes a signed referral agreement.

### How are referrals awarded on RefBid?

The winning agent is not chosen solely by bid amount. Instead, the agent is selected based on their profile, market history, and overall fit for the client, as determined by the listing agent.

### What kind of agreements does RefBid provide?

RefBid facilitates legally binding referral agreements that are signed instantly within the app by both parties once an agreement is reached. These agreements are stored and enforceable.

### Can I use RefBid outside the US?

RefBid currently supports lead posting and bidding across all 50 states in the US. International coverage is not specified in the provided data.

### How does RefBid ensure agent reliability?

Agent reliability is ensured through rigorous verification processes, including license confirmation, brokerage confirmation, and identity verification. This prevents anonymous profiles and ensures agents are active and in good standing.

### What information is available about agents?

Agent profiles include their market rankings (top 10 markets), and their track record of the past 10 closed transactions, which are verified and displayed.

### Does RefBid have ads?

No, RefBid is ad-free. The application does not contain advertisements, allowing for a focused user experience.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.0.2 — 2026-08-19

UI Improvement and Updates

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-11

What I have changed since app was approved was my little app logo and fixed the UI just barely on the home page. I uploaded a new screenshot of homepage after that. I added a feature to posting a referral where the referring agent can screen out realtors who do not have a certain amount of experience or speak the languages the client requires (if they choose to make these things mandatory).

### 1.0 — 2026-07-28

No release notes.

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