The Real Estate (Dealers and Developers) Act defines a dealer as a person who, on his own account, engages in the practice of real estate business; and an individual who is a member of a partnership; or a director or officer of a corporate body, which itself engages, on its own account, in the practice of real estate business.
NB. On submission of application, if the application is deemed complete, the applicant will be asked to sit for a Interview with an REB Inspector.
General Registration Requirements (New and Overseas Licensed Dealers)
Please complete/submit in person the following to the Real Estate Board (REB):
NB. The JP that validates your address cannot simultaneously serve as your referee.
Police Report
Note: If applicant is a body corporate, police reports must be provided for each director and secretary.
How to Obtain a Police Record?
N.B.:- Bankruptcy Clearance Report should not be older than 6 months
Note: If applicant is a body corporate, fees must be paid for each director and secretary.
NB: To be considered for Dealer registration, the individual (or qualifying director) must first complete a period of attachment of at least one year in the office of a Board approved dealer.
Professional Qualification (one of the following):
Refresher's Course Notification: Instances where the applicant has submitted proof of qualification for course completed in excess of three (3) years, they will be required to complete the Refresher’s Course. However, if the applicant has a current practising licence in Jamaica and wishes to apply in another capacity, completion of the Refresher’s Course would have to be determined by the Board of Directors.
Requirements for Registration (for person holding Overseas License)
Registration Process:
Please complete/submit the following to the Real Estate Board (REB):
More information on work permits
Registration Requirements:
How to Obtain a Police Record?
Additional Information:
A Licence fee of forty-four thousand dollars ($44,000.00) is required if application is approved
The 20 hours of the 108 hour Pre-licensing Salesman's Course to be done are as follows:
Real Estate Act: 5 hours
Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA): 5 hours
Code of Ethics: 4 hours
Aspects of Jamaican Land Law: 3 hours
Map Interpretation: 3 hours