How do real estate agents work in Amman?
Real estate offices in Amman are licensed annually by the Department of Lands and Survey, which publishes a directory. Commission is capped by regulation at 2% of the annual rent on a lease (up to JD 1,000) and 2% then 1% on a sale (up to JD 10,000), shared or charged to either party. Only the parties, their agents or a licensed office can file a sale at the Department. Dawarna does not list or rank agencies.
Sources: Real Estate Offices Organization Regulation (text mirror) · DLS: e-services and real estate offices directory. The regulation text is from a mirror and may have been amended; verify with the Department.
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What agents may charge in Amman
| Rent | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| JD 500 a month | JD 120 |
| JD 1,000 a month | JD 240 |
| JD 2,000 a month | JD 480 |
| Price | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| JD 100,000 | JD 2,000 |
| JD 175,000 | JD 2,750 |
| JD 300,000 | JD 4,000 |
Maximums under the regulation as summarised from a text mirror; 'up to' figures, negotiable and shared or charged to either party.
How to check an agent
Licence
Offices are licensed annually by the Department of Lands and Survey; licences expire on 31 December.Directory
The Department publishes a real estate offices directory on dls.gov.jo and runs an information centre.Sales
Only the parties, their agents or a licensed office can file a sale at the Department.Duties
Offices must verify property details against Department records and describe them accurately.Questions to ask an agent
- Are you licensed?
Ask for the office's Department of Lands and Survey licence and check it in the Department's directory. - Who do you act for?
A broker who acts for the other side in breach of duty can forfeit the fee under the Commercial Law. - What is the fee and who pays?
Get the rate and the payer in writing, within the regulated maximum. - Who owns the property?
Ask to see the registration extract and match the owner. - Is the listing exclusive?
Ask whether other agents can show the property. - What is included in the rent?
Utilities, building fees, parking and furniture. - Can I see the contract first?
Read the lease or sale contract before paying anything.
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Do I need a real estate agent in Amman?
No, you can deal with the owner directly, but sale transactions at the Department of Lands and Survey can only be filed by the parties, their agents or a licensed real estate office. An agent can help with viewings, paperwork and negotiation, and costs a commission. This page →
How do I find a licensed real estate agent in Amman?
The Department of Lands and Survey publishes a directory of licensed real estate offices on dls.gov.jo, and offices should show their licence. Dawarna does not rank or recommend agencies. Avoiding scams →
How much do agents charge in Amman?
The Real Estate Offices Organization Regulation sets maximums: up to 2% of the annual rent on a lease (capped at JD 1,000), and on a sale up to 2% on the first JD 100,000 and 1% above, capped at JD 10,000, shared or charged to either party. Agent fees →
Who pays the agent in Jordan?
The regulation allows the commission to be shared or charged to either party, so agree it in writing before you view. Agent fees →
What does a licensed real estate office have to do?
Inspect the property, verify the details against Department records, describe it accurately and use the Department's forms. How to buy →
Are real estate agents regulated in Jordan?
Yes: offices are licensed annually by the Department of Lands and Survey under the regulation, which sets licence conditions, a bank guarantee and penalties from warnings to cancellation. Agent fees →
Can I list my agency on Dawarna?
Dawarna has no listings or directory yet. Agents and developers can register interest to advertise; any paid placement will be clearly marked. Advertise →
How do I avoid an unlicensed agent?
Check the Department's directory, never pay before seeing the property and the owner's documents, and get a receipt and a written contract. Avoiding scams →