Ive never referred anyone (I dont know anyone crazy enough to go into this line of business), so Ive never seen any $$ for a referral, but Ive seen many people ask about  when they're going to get their referral fees after tax season. 

If memory serves they don't send the referral fees out until mid-summer sometime, so its not "quick money". 

Id have that $250 spent 10x over by then  LOL