How to Verify a Real Estate Broker and Their Agents in the Philippines

How to Verify a Real Estate Broker and Their Agents in the Philippines

Introducing PRED.PH and the PRED Mobile App

Buying or selling real estate is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make. Whether you're purchasing your dream home, investing in a condominium, or selling family property, you deserve to work with legitimate real estate professionals.

Unfortunately, many Filipinos have fallen victim to unlicensed individuals posing as brokers or agents. These illegal practitioners often disappear after receiving reservation fees, produce questionable documents, or misrepresent the properties they are selling.

The good news is that verifying a real estate professional has never been easier.

Why Verification Matters

Real estate transactions often involve millions of pesos. Before you hand over your money or sign any documents, always ask yourself one important question:

"Can I verify the person I'm dealing with?"

A legitimate real estate professional should be able to prove their identity and professional credentials.

Verification helps you:

• Protect your investment

• Avoid scams and illegal practitioners

• Deal only with licensed professionals

• Gain peace of mind before entering into a transaction

Who Can Legally Sell Real Estate?

Under Republic Act No. 9646 (The Real Estate Service Act or RESA Law), only licensed Real Estate Brokers may independently offer and negotiate the sale of real estate.

Licensed brokers may work together with accredited salespersons under their supervision.

This means that before transacting, you should verify both:

• The licensed Real Estate Broker

• The salesperson or agent representing the broker

How to Verify a Real Estate Broker

Step 1: Ask for the Broker's Full Name

A legitimate broker should have no problem providing their complete name.

Step 2: Ask for Their PRC License Number

Every licensed Real Estate Broker is issued a Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) license number.

Don't hesitate to ask for it.

Step 3: Verify Their Identity

Confirm that the person you are talking to matches the licensed professional.

Step 4: Verify Their Salesperson or Agent

If you're dealing with an agent or salesperson instead of the broker directly, ask:

• Which broker are you accredited under?

• Can I verify your supervising broker?

Legitimate salespersons should always be connected to a licensed broker.

Introducing PRED.PH

To make verification easier for everyone, we created PRED.PH (Philippine Real Estate Directory).

PRED.PH is a public directory designed to help buyers, sellers, investors, and property owners find and verify real estate professionals in the Philippines.

Instead of relying solely on social media profiles or business cards, the public can search for real estate professionals in one place.

What You Can Find

On PRED.PH, you can search for:

• Licensed Real Estate Brokers

• Real Estate Appraisers

• Real Estate Consultants

Registered professionals may also choose to display:

• Professional profile photo

• Office or service location

• Shareable professional profile

• Property listings (for eligible subscribers)

• Contact information

This makes it easier for the public to identify and connect with legitimate real estate professionals.

Verify Anytime Using the PRED Mobile App

Verification is now even more convenient through the PRED mobile app.

Available on:

📱 Apple App Store – PH Real Estate Directory

📱 Google Play Store – PRED

Whether you're inspecting a property, attending an open house, or meeting a broker for the first time, you can verify professionals right from your smartphone.

Why Buyers and Sellers Should Verify First

A few seconds of verification can save you from months—or even years—of legal and financial problems.

By verifying before you transact, you can:

• Reduce the risk of fraud

• Avoid dealing with illegal practitioners

• Confirm the identity of your real estate professional

• Build confidence before making major financial decisions

Why Licensed Brokers Should Join PRED.PH

PRED.PH is not only for the public—it is also designed to help licensed professionals build their credibility.

Subscribers enjoy benefits such as:

• A professional online profile

• A shareable personal page

• Public visibility through the website and mobile app

• The ability to showcase property listings

• Increased exposure to buyers and sellers looking for legitimate professionals

For only ₱2,500 per year, licensed professionals can strengthen their online presence without the cost of building and maintaining their own website.

Protect Yourself. Verify Before You Trust.

Scammers can create fake Facebook pages, counterfeit IDs, and misleading advertisements.

But they cannot replace the importance of verifying who you're dealing with before money changes hands.

Always take a few moments to verify your real estate professional.

Your property—and your peace of mind—are worth it.

Search. Verify. Trust.

🌐 PRED.PH

📱 Apple App Store: PH Real Estate Directory

📱 Google Play Store: PRED

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Helping the public connect with legitimate real estate professionals in the Philippines.