To the OP, if you see a provider that is a TER member, you can ask her to give you a WhiteList referral. For any provider, to use her as a reference, you must ask if she is OK with vouching for you to other providers. Don't just assume she will, it might backfire on you.
SwimI notice that high end providers need "referrals." What is typically the process to get a referral?
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