Referral programs, how does it work?

[Mike Young]

Referral programs, how does it work?

I'm in California (I know that every state is different)

Is it only for agent to agent? Or can anyone can do it?

Referrals are paid once it is closed, how do I know once it is closed?

What if the agent bi-passes me and goes directly to the person I am referring in order to avoid the referral fee?

I tried reading about it online but it didn't make sense to me.

Thanks