Verified estate agents
Estate agents you can trust.
Every estate agent listed here passed strict checks before going live. You see what was checked, and the date it was confirmed.
What I check
Checks for every estate agent
- Fidelity Fund CertificateCurrent Fidelity Fund Certificate from the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority
- Company registeredActive on the CIPC companies register, for companies and close corporations
- Tax compliantSARS tax compliance status confirmed with the PIN
- Workers coveredCOIDA letter of good standing, where the business employs staff
- UIF registeredRegistered as an employer with the UIF, where the business employs staff
Why it matters
The law in plain words
Under the Property Practitioners Act, every estate agent must hold a valid Fidelity Fund Certificate from the PPRA. Without one, an agent may not trade, and deposits held by them are at greater risk.
A general guide, not legal advice.
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Before you hire
Three quick steps
1
Ask to see the current Fidelity Fund Certificate.
2
Pay deposits only into a trust account in the agency name.
3
Read the mandate before you sign.
Questions
Good to know
What is a Fidelity Fund Certificate?
The certificate the PPRA issues each year to property practitioners who are allowed to trade.