GOV.JM
Who is a Real Estate Salesman?
The Real Estate (Dealers and Developers) Act defines a salesman as an individual who engages in the practice of real estate, as an agent of, or subject to the direction, control or management of a real estate dealer.
Qualification requirements:
Successful completion of the Pre-licensing Salesman’s Course at the Real Estate Training Institute .
Local Applicant Registration
Overseas Applicant Registration
What you will need
Application Form &
Fit and Proper Form
Application Fee $9000.00
3 Reference Letters
Copy of TRN
Police Report
Bankruptcy Receipt
2 x Certified Passport Size Photos
Proof of Address
What is the process
Step 1: Submit your Application
To begin the application vetting process, the following original documents should be submitted to the Main Office:
- Completed Application Form
- Completed Fit and Proper Form
- 2 Certified Passport Size Photos by JP or Attorney at Law
(Certifying Justice of the Peace cannot be used as a reference) - Payment of the Application Fee of $9000.00
- Submit 3 reference letters
(Justice of the Peace, Minister of Religion, Medical Doctor, Police Officer, Active Real Estate Dealer (except employer), Senior Teacher of Principal, Civil Servant (ranked senior or above), Bank Manager) - Proof of Address (Utility Bills or letter from a JP confirming address)
- Copy of TRN
- Police Report
- Bankruptcy Receipt received from the Office of the Supervisor of Insolvency
The submitted documents will be vetted and an officer of the Real Estate Board will contact you regarding the next steps.
Step 2: Application sent for consideration
Once the applicant has met the necessary criteria (fit and proper) the application will be sent for consideration. The final decision of the Real Estate Board will be communicated to the applicant via email and post.
Step 3: Issuance of Registration for successful applications
Once you have been officially notified of approval as a Real Estate Salesman you will be issued the following:
- A unique registration number in the format S-XXXX
- A certificate of registration (to be collected from the Real Estate Board)
Your registration will be added to the Public Register under the category of Salesman.
Next Steps: Submit your payment to obtain your first licence
It is necessary for an individual, subsequent to being added to the register, to apply for a first or initial licence. Please note however, that this licence is a legal requirement to be able to practise real estate business in Jamaica. The licence is renewable annually (April 1st) and issued to the dealer to whom you are employed.
To obtain an initial licence, an employment letter from the dealer to whom you will be employed, must be submitted to the Real Estate Board along with payment of the prescribed fee of $22,000.00. Documents (employment letter and proof of payment) may be submitted in-office or via email to info@reb.gov.jm.
The Real Estate Board has provided Individual and Group employment letters for ease of use. You may also visit the Payment Options section for necessary information.
What you will need
Application & Fit and Proper Forms
Application Fee $9000
3 Reference Letters
2 x Certified Passport Size Photos
Proof of Address
Copy of TRN
Police Report from Local JMD Authority
Police Report from Overseas Authority
Local Bankruptcy Receipt
Overseas Bankruptcy Clearance
What is the process
Step 1: Submit your Application
To begin the application vetting process, the following original documents should be submitted to the Main Office:
- Completed Application Form
- Completed Fit and Proper Form
- 2 Certified Passport Size Photos by JP or Attorney at Law
(Certifying Justice of the Peace cannot be used as a reference) - Payment of the Application Fee of $9000.00
- Submit 3 reference letters
(Justice of the Peace, Minister of Religion, Medical Doctor, Police Officer, Active Real Estate Dealer (except employer), Senior Teacher of Principal, Civil Servant (ranked senior or above), Bank Manager) - Proof of Address (Utility Bills or letter from a JP confirming address)
- Copy of TRN
- 2 Police Reports (from Jamaican and Overseas Authorities)
- Bankruptcy Receipt received from the Office of the Supervisor of Insolvency
- Overseas Bankruptcy clearance
The submitted documents will be vetted and an officer of the Real Estate Board will contact you regarding the next steps.
Step 2: Application sent for consideration
Once the applicant has met the necessary criteria (fit and proper) the application will be sent for consideration. The final decision of the Real Estate Board will be communicated to the applicant via email and post.
Step 3: Issuance of Registration for successful applications
Once you have been officially notified of approval as a Real Estate Salesman you will be issued the following:
- A unique registration number in the format S-XXXX
- A certificate of registration (to be collected from the Real Estate Board)
Next Steps: Submit your payment to obtain your first licence
It is necessary for an individual, subsequent to being added to the register, to apply for a first or initial licence. Please note however, that this licence is legal a requirement to be able to practise real estate business in Jamaica. A work permit is required for Non-Jamaicans or Non-Caricom Nationals. The licence is renewable annually (April 1st) and issued to the dealer to whom you are employed.
To obtain an initial licence, an employment letter from the dealer to whom you will be employed, must be submitted to the Real Estate Board along with payment of the prescribed fee of $22,000.00. Documents (employment letter and proof of payment) may be submitted in-office or via email to info@reb.gov.jm.
The Real Estate Board has provided Individual and Group employment letters for ease of use. You may also visit the Payment Options section for necessary information.
