Real estate agent licensing: REA rules and agency duties

The Real Estate Authority licenses agents and agencies, sets conduct standards and runs the complaints tribunal. Agency agreements must be in writing before marketing begins.

Anti-money laundering customer due diligence applies to residential sales — agents are reporting entities. Undisclosed agency on multiple offers is a recurring tribunal theme.

Buyers and sellers can search the public register before appointing an agent.

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