Before You Pay a Broker in Mumbai, Check These Two Things on MahaRERA
How to check a Mumbai real estate agent's MahaRERA registration and certificate of competency before you pay brokerage, and why it protects you.
Every week, someone in Mumbai pays brokerage to a person they met through a WhatsApp forward. Most of the time it works out. When it doesn't, the first question is always the same: was this agent even registered?
It takes two minutes to check, so here's how.
Do real estate agents in Maharashtra need to be registered?
Yes. Under RERA, an agent who facilitates the sale of a flat in a registered project must be registered with MahaRERA. Our own registration number is on every page of our site: MahaRERA Agent Reg. No. A51800024511.
What is a certificate of competency?
From 1 January 2024, MahaRERA made a certificate of competency binding for all agents. Agents have to complete training and pass an exam, then upload the certificate. In May 2024 MahaRERA suspended the registrations of about 20,000 agents who hadn't done so (The Realty Today).
So the two things to check are simple: is the registration active, and has the agent qualified.
It takes two minutes to check an agent on MahaRERA. It can take months to undo a deal done with the wrong one.
How do I check an agent on MahaRERA?
- Ask the agent for their MahaRERA agent registration number. A genuine agent will share it without hesitation.
- Search for it on the MahaRERA website and confirm the name matches the person or firm you're dealing with.
- Check the registration is active and not suspended or expired.
- While you're there, check the project too, if you're buying in a new development: registration number, promised completion date and any complaints.
What else protects you?
- Get the fee in writing before anything starts, with what it covers. Our operations team has written about why we confirm the price and fee by email.
- Pay brokerage by bank transfer against an invoice, never in cash.
- Ask who the agent represents. We don't represent both buyer and seller in the same deal without full disclosure.
Frequently asked questions
Is a broker for rentals required to be RERA registered?
RERA registration is tied to sales in registered projects, but a registered, certified agent is a good sign for any transaction, including rentals.
What is TND Listings' MahaRERA number?
MahaRERA Agent Reg. No. A51800024511.
What if my agent's registration is suspended?
Ask why before you pay anything. If you've already paid and something has gone wrong, you can approach MahaRERA.
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Warmly,
Yanik
General information, not legal advice.
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