The Simple Process: Turning an Ordinary Deal into a Donation with IIC Gives

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Every real estate deal already moves money in the background. IIC Gives reroutes a slice of it—an agent's referral fee—toward a charity, school, or person you choose, if you act before you sign.

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Course Overview

Understanding the IIC Gives Model

Using IIC Gives as a Consumer

The Simple Process

Maximizing Your Impact

Supporting Individuals in Angel Professions

Multi-Transaction Strategies

Using IIC When You Already Know Your Agent

Common Questions & Concerns

IIC Gives for Nonprofits

IIC Gives for Schools & Teachers

IIC Gives for Businesses

The Bigger Picture

Taking Action

The Simple Process

Step-by-Step:

Before You Commit to an Agent:
Visit iicgives.org
Fill out a brief form describing your needs
Choose your recipient (charity, school, or eligible individual)
IIC Connects You:
IIC matches you with qualified agents
You can request someone you already know
You interview agents and choose the one you want
Complete Your Transaction:
Work with your agent as normal
Get the same fiduciary representation
Close your deal
Impact Happens Automatically:
Agent pays standard referral fee to IIC
IIC sends 80% to your chosen recipient
You receive confirmation of the donation

Critical Timing: You must engage IIC BEFORE signing with an agent. Once you've committed, it's too late—the referral opportunity has passed.

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