A seller asks your agency to market their apartment. Which RERA contract do you sign with them?
- Form B
- Form F
- Form A
- Form I
Contract A is the agreement to market a property between the seller and the brokerage. Contract B is between the buyer and the broker, and Contract F is the sale agreement between seller and buyer.
DLD / RERA, Real Estate Brokerage Practice Guide (2nd edition) (2024-11) Which path leads to a Dubai broker card (BRN) for a new agent?
- Register as a freelancer with the DET and pass an online quiz
- Get a UAE driving licence and sign a Form A with a seller
- Join a licensed brokerage, pass the DREI course and exam, get police clearance, then the agency applies on Trakheesi
- Pass the DREI exam only; no employer or visa is needed
You must work for a registered brokerage, complete the four-day DREI certified training and its exam, and get a police clearance; the agency then applies through Trakheesi. The licence is valid one year and should be renewed about one month before expiry.
Engel & Volkers, Real estate broker licence in Dubai (2026-05) What is the difference between an ORN and a BRN?
- ORN identifies the brokerage company; BRN identifies the individual broker
- ORN is for off-plan sales; BRN is for resale
- ORN is the ad permit number; BRN is the Ejari number
- They are the same number shown in two languages
The ORN (Office Registration Number) belongs to the licensed brokerage firm. The BRN (Broker Registration Number, on the broker card) belongs to a person sponsored by that firm.
Arnifi, RERA certificate in Dubai (2026-10) How is RERA related to the Dubai Land Department (DLD)?
- RERA is a federal ministry above DLD
- RERA is a private association of brokers
- RERA is the regulatory arm of DLD
- RERA only regulates Abu Dhabi
The Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA) is the regulatory arm of the Dubai Land Department. It licenses brokers, issues permits and sets the rules brokers follow, while DLD registers property transactions.
Dubai Land Department, Annual test required for renewal of broker licence (2014-06) Before a resale transfer at DLD, the seller gets an NOC from the developer. What does it mainly confirm?
- That the buyer's mortgage is approved
- That service charges and other dues to the developer are cleared
- That the agent holds a valid BRN
- That the property has a Golden Visa value
The developer NOC confirms there are no outstanding service charges or other dues, and DLD will not process the transfer without it. The seller usually applies and pays the fee, which varies by developer.
LEOS Developments, NOC in Dubai real estate (2025-12) Through which DLD system must a brokerage obtain a permit before publishing a property ad?
- Ejari
- Mollak
- Oqood
- Trakheesi
Brokerages must get a permit for every real estate ad or marketing material through Trakheesi, and the permit number must appear on the ad. Trakheesi also issues broker cards and office registrations.
DLD / RERA, Real Estate Brokerage Practice Guide (2nd edition) (2024-11) What is the minimum property value for a UAE Golden Visa as a real estate investor?
- AED 750,000
- AED 1 million
- AED 5 million
- AED 2 million
The real estate investor Golden Visa needs property worth at least AED 2 million, which can be one or more properties. Buying with a loan from an approved local bank can be accepted, so check current conditions with the authorities.
UAE Government portal u.ae, Golden visa (2026-07) On a resale deal, what deposit does the buyer usually hand over when signing Form F (the MOU), and who holds it?
- 5% by bank transfer straight to the seller
- 10% by cheque, held by the agency or conveyancer
- 2% in cash, held by the buyer's agent
- 25% by cheque, deposited with the developer
The usual Form F security deposit is 10% of the price, given as a cheque in the seller's name and held in custody by the agency or conveyancer until transfer. In a dispute it cannot be released without an amicable agreement or a final court order.
fäm Properties, Understanding Unified Contract F (2024-08) You find a buyer for a villa listed by another agency. Which form sets out how the two brokerages split the commission?
- Form I
- Form A
- Form U
- Form F
Form I is the agent to agent agreement used when brokers collaborate on a deal, and it records the commission split. Form U is used to terminate an agent's services.
LuxHabitat Sotheby's, Real estate resources: RERA forms (2023-04) What is the registration trustee office fee for a resale apartment sold for AED 1,200,000?
- AED 2,000 plus VAT
- AED 4,000 plus VAT
- 0.25% of the price
- AED 580 flat
Trustee offices charge AED 4,000 plus VAT when the price is AED 500,000 or more, and AED 2,000 plus VAT below that. The 0.25% rate is the DLD mortgage registration fee.
haus & haus, Dubai Land Department fees explained (2026) What does the Madmoun QR code on a Dubai property ad let a client do?
- Pay the deposit directly to escrow
- Check that the ad is valid and approved, and whether the unit is already sold or rented
- Book a viewing with the owner
- Register the tenancy in Ejari
Madmoun, run through Trakheesi, issues a QR code for each ad permit. Scanning it shows the approved ad details on DLD's site and whether the property has been sold or rented; it became a requirement on 24 April 2023.
Dubai Land Department, Madmoun service to verify real estate ads via QR codes (2023-04) Which of these is NOT something RERA says brokers use the Dubai REST app for?
- Smart contracts A, B and F
- Checking an off-plan project is registered (Mashrooi)
- The green list of owners who accept calls
- Issuing UAE residence visas
RERA requires all brokers to download Dubai REST: it holds broker data, the smart sales and marketing contracts, the green list and off-plan project checks. Residence visas are issued by immigration authorities, not by the app.
DLD / RERA, Real Estate Brokerage Practice Guide (2nd edition) (2024-11) A buyer asks how service charges in a jointly owned building are tracked and paid. Which DLD system handles this?
- Mollak
- Ejari
- Trakheesi
- goAML
Mollak is the RERA system for jointly owned property: owners association budgets are approved through it and owners can pay service charges online. RERA's service charge index shows approved rates per project.
Property Finder, The ultimate Mollak Dubai service guide (2024-07) On a Dubai residential resale, the 2% agency commission is best described as:
- A fixed rate set by RERA that cannot be changed
- A market convention, agreed in writing in the RERA forms, plus 5% VAT
- A DLD fee paid at the trustee office
- Illegal unless the developer pays it
2% is the customary resale commission, but it is not a rate fixed by law: it is agreed in the brokerage contract (Form A or B) and VAT at 5% is added. Off-plan commission is usually paid by the developer.
Property Finder, Real estate commission in Dubai (2026-07) Where are Dubai property sales registered on behalf of DLD?
- At any brokerage office with an ORN
- At real estate registration trustee offices
- At Dubai Municipality
- At the developer's sales centre only
Sales are processed through real estate registration trustee offices that represent DLD, using electronic contracts. Leases and other services go through real estate services trustee centres.
DLD / RERA, Real Estate Brokerage Practice Guide (2nd edition) (2024-11) Under the DLD fee schedule, the 4% sale registration fee is legally split how, unless the parties agree otherwise?
- Paid 100% by the buyer
- Paid 100% by the seller
- Paid by the developer on all sales
- Shared equally by seller and buyer
Executive Council Resolution 30 of 2013 says the 4% fee is shared equally by seller and purchaser unless agreed otherwise. In the Dubai resale market the buyer usually pays the full 4%, so always write the agreed split into Form F.
Dubai Legislation Portal, Executive Council Resolution No. 30 of 2013 (DLD fees) (2013) Buyer and seller disagree after signing Form F. What does RERA offer before going to court?
- An automatic refund of the deposit by DLD
- Arbitration at the Rental Disputes Centre
- An amicable settlement meeting requested through Trakheesi
- Nothing: Form F disputes go straight to the police
RERA's amicable settlement service for Contract F is requested through Trakheesi and brings the parties to a meeting about the breach. If no settlement is reached, the parties must go to the judicial authorities.
DLD / RERA, Real Estate Brokerage Practice Guide (2nd edition) (2024-11) What is the DLD base fee for an official valuation of a residential apartment or villa?
- AED 4,000
- AED 2,000
- AED 15,000
- Free on Dubai REST
DLD charges AED 4,000 for a residential apartment or villa valuation, plus AED 10 knowledge and AED 10 innovation fees. You can apply on Dubai REST or at a trustee centre, and residential results are instant.
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