In Western Australia, individuals, partnerships or companies wishing to operate as real estate or business agents are required, under the Real Estate and Business Agents Act 1978, to be licensed and hold a current triennial certificate.
The licensing system administered by Consumer Protection ensures only suitably qualified people are allowed to operate in the real estate industry. It requires applicants to have certain qualifications, experience, and be a person of good character and repute.
If a licence is granted, it is continuous unless cancelled through the operation of the Act or following disciplinary proceedings. However, a licence alone does not give the licensee the right to carry on business as an agent. A licence holder must also hold a current triennial certificate. A triennial certificate is issued at the time a licence is granted, and it must be renewed every three years – please refer to the next section regarding renewals.
Mutual Recognition
Show moreIf you are registered or licensed as a real estate agent elsewhere in Australia or New Zealand, and want to be registered in Western Australia, you may be able to apply for mutual recognition to get a WA licence or automatic mutual recognition to have your licence recognised in WA.
Check the register
Show moreThe online licence search can help you find a licensed real estate and business agent.
How to use the online licence search
Search by number: You can check if a licence number is still valid. Type the number into the field on the opening screen.
Search by type of licence: You can look for licensed people in your neighbourhood. Click on ‘Type’. Start typing in the licence type in the box eg. debt collector. Then type in either a name or location.
