How much can an agent charge in Jordan?
The Real Estate Offices Organization Regulation sets maximums: up to 2% of the annual rent for a lease (capped at JD 1,000), and for a sale up to 2% of the price up to JD 100,000 plus 1% above, capped at JD 10,000, charged to either party or shared. Agents are licensed by the Department of Lands and Survey, which publishes a directory.
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, so verify with the Department.
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What the maximums mean in dinars
| Rent | Maximum fee (2% of annual rent) |
|---|---|
| JD 500 a month | JD 120 |
| JD 800 a month | JD 192 |
| JD 1,000 a month | JD 240 |
| JD 1,500 a month | JD 360 |
| JD 2,500 a month | JD 600 |
| Price | Maximum fee |
|---|---|
| JD 60,000 | JD 1,200 |
| JD 100,000 | JD 2,000 |
| JD 175,000 | JD 2,750 |
| JD 300,000 | JD 4,000 |
| JD 600,000 | JD 7,000 |
Maximums under the regulation as summarised from a text mirror; 'up to' figures, negotiable and charged to either party or shared.
How licensing works
Who is licensed
Real estate offices, licensed annually by the Department of Lands and Survey; the licence expires on 31 December.What offices must do
Verify property data against Department records and describe it accurately.Where to check
The Department's real estate offices directory on dls.gov.jo, or its information centre.Sale transactions
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How much is an agent's commission in Jordan?
The Real Estate Offices Organization Regulation sets maximums: for sales up to 2% on properties worth JD 100,000 or less and up to 1% on the amount above that, capped at JD 10,000; for leases up to 2% of the annual rent, capped at JD 1,000. Charged to either party or shared. We could not confirm market custom. This guide →
Who pays the agent's fee when renting in Jordan?
The regulation allows the commission to be shared or charged to either party, and we found no official default payer, so agree it in writing before you view. The maximum is 2% of the annual rent, so JD 240 on a JD 12,000 lease. How to rent →
Is a real estate agent licensed in Jordan?
Yes: real estate offices are licensed annually by the Department of Lands and Survey under the regulation. The Department publishes a real estate offices directory, and only the parties, their agents or a licensed office can submit sale transactions at the Department. Avoiding scams →
What does a licensed real estate office have to do?
Inspect the property, verify the information against Department records, describe it accurately and use the Department's forms, according to the regulation. How to buy →
When is the agent's commission due?
Under the Commercial Law a broker earns his fee only when his information or negotiation leads to the deal being concluded, and a court may reduce a disproportionate fee. Get the agreement in writing. Rental contracts →
Can I negotiate the agent fee in Jordan?
Yes, up to the regulated maximums: the fee is fixed by agreement, tariff or custom, and the court can reduce an unreasonable one. Official bodies →
Do I pay commission when buying a property in Jordan?
Possibly: the regulated maximum for a sale is 2% on the first JD 100,000 and 1% above, capped at JD 10,000, shared or charged to either party. On a JD 175,000 apartment that is up to JD 2,750. How to buy →
How do I check an agent's licence in Jordan?
Use the Department of Lands and Survey's real estate offices directory, and ask to see the office's licence; licences run annually to 31 December. Avoiding scams →