Estate Agents registration Board is the regulatory board for Estate Agency Practice in Kenya. Below are the steps to follow to become a registered estate agent.

To become a practising estate agent in Kenya, you need to have registered with the Estate Agents Registration Board, which is mandated under law to register Estate Agents. Only EARB registered and licensed Estate Agents with a current practicing annual certificate can conduct Estate Agency.

Estate Agents Registration Board (EARB) is the regulatory body for estate agency practice in Kenya and it derives its mandate from Estate Agents Act, 1984 Cap 533 which was operationalized in 1987.Becoming a registered real estate agent in Kenya enables you to legally participate in selling and renting out buildings and land.  

To register with the Estate Agents Registration Board (EARB) in Kenya, you can follow these steps:

1. Obtain the necessary forms: You can download the registration forms from the EARB website or pick them up from our offices.
2. Fill in the forms: You will need to provide your personal details such as your full name, ID or passport number, and contact information.
3. Attach the required documents: You will need to attach certified copies of your academic qualifications, your National ID or passport, and your Certificate of Good Conduct.
4. Pay the registration fee: The registration fee is Ksh 1,000, payable through a bank deposit or a banker’s cheque.

To pay the Estate Agents Registration Board application fees,

1.      Go to MPESA menu.

2.      Go to Lipa na M-PESA options.

3.      Select Pay Bill option.

4.      Enter Business No. 522522

5.      Enter Account No. 1104163829

6.      Enter Amount. Kes. 1,000

7.      Enter Your PIN number

8.      Append the transaction code (e.g RDH1DLCYU1) to the application form field required.

5. Submit the forms and documents: You can submit the forms and documents in person at the EARB offices.

6. Once you submit the application documents, the board will vet your application and after a period you will receive a call to pick up a letter to inviting you to attend an interview with the Estate Agents Registration Board, to which an interview fee is also charged as you proceed.

7. If your application is successful, you will be issued with a registration certificate and a unique registration number. As a registered estate agent, you will be required to comply with the EARB’s code of conduct and regulations.

8. If you pass the interview, you then register as a real estate agent.