It works both ways... if *you* have a house to sell or money to lend or whatever, *you* can look for/talk to someone who might be interested in what you have.If the person who seems to be in charge is affiliated with the same company that the "main" speaker is from... you *might* be at a sales pitch. 

I am not affiliated with them. 

I liken it to trying to get someone to change their political affiliation (I know, different situation, but still something people are passionate about).

I am listing my condo on Zillow and their affiliates, and Craigslist.  

@Russell Brazil  pretty tight rules there in Maryland.Its very common for me to have non affiliated agents hold our new construction open.I think as long as it MLS listed its open all that are members.. at least in our stateand for sure you solictate business form open houses..

We set up a business checking through Chase and have our tenants pay with Quick Pay through their email.Pros: zero cost to tenant or landlord; No lugging cash; Cash pay simply through your email and it's a One Way system (money goes in but can't go out this way.Cons: must have email savvy tenant with checking account; if tenant has a non-affiliated bank, it may take longer to process (3+ biz days); $2,000 max received per person so if you are in a higher rent area, this may be too low

@Huynhnhu TranKnock on wood I have not had to complete an eviction yet, however when the time arises I'd use Eviction One -- a service affiliated with Toomey Pilgreen Lawfirm in town.

I realize association affiliation is no guarantee but all the NARPM members I know and associate with are real pros in their field.

In my area, I use a product called Coles (no affiliation to the company). 

Each guru will get an affiliate share off any sale they make from the name that purchases from their list.This is an Internet Marketing campaign designed to make the gurus easy money.