A real estate agent is a professional who has the legal right to sell, lease, or rent for their clients. It is crucial that you get your real estate license if you want to become a successful agent. You will need to complete several steps before you can even apply for a license, let alone get one.
Clear criminal record.
The EAAB will conduct a criminal record check on you. This means that they will look at your criminal records, employment records and any other relevant information they need to determine whether you are suited for the job. The police will also do a criminal record check on your application. The National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and South African Police Service (SAPS) may also run their own checks on applicants who apply for licenses in sensitive areas such as private security services.
Proof of payment of the R150 application fee for the FFC.
Upon payment, you will receive a proof of payment letter from the FFC which must be attached to your application form when submitting it. You can make payment by bank transfer, cash, or cheque. The non-refundable R150 application fee must be paid at least 3 working days prior to your scheduled examination date.
Every real estate agent needs a real estate license in order to legally practice.
A real estate license is a legal document that gives you the right to sell real estate, as well as work in the real estate industry. It’s issued by the government and required by law.
Failure to have one can cause fines and penalties, so it’s important that you take steps to get your own real estate license before you sell properties.
Conclusion
If you want to become a real estate agent, then you need to get your license from the FFC. The process is rather straightforward, but it may take several weeks or months depending on how busy they are at the time of application. Once approved, though – and keep in mind that approval is not guaranteed even if you provided all documents – then there’s still some paperwork involved before becoming officially registered with SA Realtors Association (SARAA).
