Ejar Broker
Synonyms: Certified Ejar Broker، Ejar Business Broker، Ejar Platform Broker
Last updated: 2026-05-07
Short Definition
Ejar-authorized broker assisting in contract authentication and follow-up, receiving nominal fees for services.
Overview
Legal Basis
The Ejar Broker is based on the Real Estate Brokerage Law issued by Royal Decree No. (M/41) of 1443 AH and its executive regulations, the Ejar Platform regulations issued by the General Authority for Real Estate (REGA), and the Fal real estate brokerage license controls. REGA requires the Ejar Broker to adhere to disclosure standards, commission transparency, customer data protection under the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL), and the broker is subject to certification suspension for major violations.
Practical Example
Al-Diyar Real Estate office in Riyadh obtained Ejar Broker certification in 2024. The office manages 350 residential units for 45 different owners. When leasing a new apartment for SAR 42,000 annually, the broker creates the contract electronically via Ejar Business, enters owner and tenant data, defines payment cycle (quarterly for example), and sends the contract to parties for signature via Nafath. After documentation, the broker collects rent from the tenant, deducts 3% commission (SAR 1,260), and transfers the remainder to the owner within 3 working days. The entire transaction is documented in the Ejar system, and the owner can follow their account from the Ejar app at any time.
Common Mistakes
- ✗Operating as an Ejar Broker without official certification — considered unlicensed practice and exposes the office to substantial fines from REGA.
- ✗Exceeding the commission rate set by REGA — the approved tariff must be adhered to, and any increase requires explicit agreement with the client.
- ✗Delaying rent transfer to the owner — considered a breach of trust and may expose the broker to legal liability.
- ✗Overlooking verification of tenant ID and Iqama validity before documenting the contract — may cause system rejection of the contract later.
- ✗Not documenting the agreement with the owner via a clear property management contract — causes disputes over powers and commissions.
International Differences
Certified broker systems differ between countries. In the UAE, a real estate broker certified by RERA in Dubai or the Land Department in Abu Dhabi carries a Broker Card and cannot work without it. In Turkey, the real estate broker (Emlak Danışmanı) needs a Yetki Belgesi (competence certificate) and is registered in the Chamber of Commerce. In Egypt, the real estate broker is not under strict regulation and this is a gap. In the UK, brokers are required to join ARLA Propertymark or The Property Ombudsman. In the US, Real Estate Agents need a state license and MLS membership. The Saudi advantage in the Ejar Broker is full integration between licensing (Fal), qualification (REGA), and electronic operation (Ejar) in a unified system.