Registration Requirements

To register as an estate agency with the Estate Agents Council of Zimbabwe, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• 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.

Fees Structure

Application Process

Follow these steps to apply for registration as an estate agent:

1. Download and complete the application form

   Fill out all required fields and ensure all information is accurate and complete.

2. Gather required supporting documents

   As stated in the registration requirements list.

3. Pay the application fee

   Make payment to the Estate Agents Council as per the current fee structure.

4. Submit your application

   Applications can be submitted to either the Harare or Bulawayo office of the Council.

5. Attend an interview (if required)

   You may be called for an interview as part of the application process.