Membership Application

Join the Estate Agents Council of Zimbabwe as a registered professional.

Registration Requirements
To be registered as an estate agent in Zimbabwe, you must meet the following requirements

For Individuals

  • Five (5) ‘O’ levels, including English & Mathematics/Accounts
  • Any two passes at ‘A’ Level or the equivalent” or at least 27 years for mature entry

For Agencies/Companies

  • Open a trust account with a commercial bank into which all moneys must be deposited.
  • Must have a Principal Registered Estate Agent (PREA) in charge of the trust account.
  • Complete EAC 3 and annual return forms (to be collected by the PREA).
  • Certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation or Partnership agreement.
  • Certified copy of CR6 indicating the Principal Registered Estate Agent is one of the Directors.
  • Certified copy of CR11 forms which shows who the shareholders are.
  • Letter from bank confirming opening of trust account with initial bank deposit.
  • Letter from Chartered Accountants stating that the agent has been explained the system of bookkeeping in connection with trust accounts.
  • Tax Clearance Certificate.
  • If the principal agent has been working for another firm then a closing audit is required and a letter from the employer confirming the resignation.
  • The Principal Registered Estate Agent must be an executive director and main signatory to the trust account and a letter is required to this effect from the bank.
  • Police clearance for the directors.

Required Documentation

For Individuals

  • Completed application form
  • Original copies and certified copies of educational certificates
  • Original copies and certified copies of proof of identity (ID, passport)
  • Original and certified copies of birth certificate

For Agencies/Companies

  • Completed application form.
  • Complete EAC 3 and annual return forms ( to be collected by the PREA ).
  • Certified copy of Certificate of Incorporation or Partnership agreement.
  • Certified copy of CR6 indicating the Pri ncipal Registered Estate Agent as one of the Directors.
  • Certified copy of CR11 forms which shows who the shareholders are.
  • Letter from bank confirming opening of trust account with initial bank deposit.
  • Letter from Chartered Accountants stating that the agent has knowledge of the system of bookkeeping in connection with trust accounts
  • Tax clearance certificate.
  • Police clearance for the Directors.