Check if he has it with him. If he is unable to show the tag, then he might be an illegal broker. He is not authorised and as such stop dealing with him. Report him to the police immediately with full information.

All fees payable for services rendered, both for sale or letting are stipulated under the 7th Schedule of Valuers, Appraisers, Estate Agents & Property Managers Rules. Under the 7th Schedule: 1. Sale or Purchase Land and Buildings (Maximum fee of 3%) Fees for other services such as joint venture, sale of company, property swaps, etc….

These actions are normally done by the illegal brokers. REN are not allowed to put-up signboards on lamppost and tree trunks. If you see your property being advertised in such method, kindly contact the broker to remove the signboard immediately.

Under the General Code of Conduct and Ethics for Registered Estate Agents, a registered estate agent shall not accept fees from more that one client in any one transaction. The person who engage the services of the estate agents will be the one paying for the professional fees.