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As a culmination of Opendoor\u2019s work with agents over the past four-plus years, the program will provide a new way for local agents across Florida markets (Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville) to build their businesses with high-intent, high-converting leads. To start, when someone requests an offer on their home from Opendoor but it\u2019s outside of its buying criteria &#8212; either by home location, condition or price point &#8212; it will refer the customer to one of these vetted agent partners.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/rtgoe.com\/sessions\/the-ibuyer-phenomenon\/\"><strong>RELATED: Attend Gathering of Eagles And Here More About The iBuyer Phenomenon<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Opendoor says it has worked closely with a small group of agents over the past year to develop the program. Agents in Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville will be able to apply to join. What\u2019s new and notable about the program is that Opendoor doesn\u2019t require agent partners to pay upfront for the referrals and Opendoor is able to pass savings on to local homeowners by offering a $1500 credit to agent partner clients who sell to Opendoor.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>How does it work?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li>Real estate agents keep their license at their current brokerage and can continue to build their own book of business and work with clients outside of the Opendoor network.&nbsp;This is not a solicitation for employment, and permission from the agent&#8217;s existing brokerage is required in order to join.<\/li>\n<li>Opendoor&#8217;s brokerage will refer the partnering agent to buyers and sellers who request guidance from a top-rated local agent. 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