However, in all fairness, there is someone out there that is well known in the real estate, and financial, arenas, that is charging 35% referral fees to be an endorsed local provider. 

On the other hand, if you really put time into creating a profile that sells you, your company, ideas, thoughts, etc - you'll get traffic, endorsements, messages, recommendations, and most importantly, opportunities!

He sent me some stuff, I looked at it and told him what I thought, but I have no idea if he actually implemented my suggestions, may not have since he didn't get to pay anything for my advice and I've found many investors don't take free advice.As I recall, the only real issue I had was his advice on how to approach Cookie Monster in sub-letting a trash can, but don't take this as an endorsement.

I don't receive anything for endorsing them.

I have not attended either, so I am not endorsing them, but have been meaning to start attending myself as well.http://www.southshorereia.com/ 

Try RealProtect, they seems to cover all the 50 states and endorsed by NREIA.

The window AC was placed a few weeks before the fire for a program that the company endorses and provides.

This seems especially relevant here in the northwest as it seems everyone and their dog is moving here....not that I am endorsing that you leave your dog behind when you move ; ).Pro: Its pretty difficult to argue with a 6-10k commission.

I asked for an endorsement of that check over to me as a fair compensation so I can carry the repairs as the property will have to be rehabbed in other areas. 

Endorsements: These are extra features that may be added to a basic policy.