Q: Can I have legal clarification on whether estate agents in Dubai are allowed to charge a non-refundable commission fee upfront before the sale of a property? A: The law does not prevent this. If the buyer pays the non-refundable fee, the real estate agent will reserve the property for him…

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Can estate agents in Dubai charge a non-refundable commission fee upfront?

Hello,

Can I have legal clarification on whether estate agents in Dubai are allowed to charge a non-refundable commission fee upfront before the sale of a property?

Thanks in advance!

Ahmad Amiri

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7 May 2023, 09:32

Dear Questioner,

The law does not prevent this.

If the buyer pays the non-refundable fee, the real estate agent will reserve the property for him; meaning that he will not reserve the property for other potential buyers.

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