How to apply for a license as a real estate salesperson in HLURB

The Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB) announced a set of revised implementing rules and regulations (IRRs) for Presidential Decree 957 in efforts to promote safe and legitimate real estate transactions in the Philippines. Under PD 957 as amended, HLURB is empowered to register real estate brokers and salesmen dealing in condominiums, farm lots, memorial parks and subdivision projects. Brokers and salespeople are mandated to get HLURB accreditation or license before they can engage in Philippine real estate services.

No real estate broker or salesman shall engage in the business of selling subdivision lots or condominium units unless he has registered himself with the Authority in accordance with the provisions of Sections 11 & 12 of Presidential Decree No. 957 and Sections 13, 14, and 15 of Rule V of Implementing Rules and Regulations as Amended and Other Related Laws and Regulations of the HLURB.

http://hlurb.gov.ph/services/brokers/

HLURB registration is separate from the registration required in the Professional Regulatory Board of Real Estate Service (PRBRES) prescribed in Republic Act 9646 or the Real Estate Service Act of the Philippines.

Guidelines on Application

How do you get accredited? Guidelines are as follows:

All applications shall be filed with Records Section.
Only applications with complete requirements shall be accepted for processing.
Follow-up shall only be allowed on the date specified in the Official Receipt issued by the Office.
- During peak season (November – December), fifteen (15) working days from filing
- During off-season (January – October), one (1) week from filing

HLURB Application Process

Step 1: File your application with supporting documents at a local HLURB Records Section

Requirements	New	Renewal
Accomplished Application Form Links to downloadable forms: ENCR, STR, NLR, NTR, BR, WVR, CVR, NMR, SMR	1 copy	1 copy
ID pictures (2 x 2 ) any color	1 copy	1 copy
Latest HLURB Certificate of Registration (photocopy)	—	1 copy
Latest PRC License (Certificate & ID card) ) (photocopy)	1 copy	1 copy
Copy of Surety Bond and O.R.	1 copy	1 copy
Processing fee	1 copy	1 copy
Letter of Endorsement from a Licensed broker (employer)	1 copy	1 copy
Latest HLURB and PRC certificates or ID of employer	1 copy	1 copy
Processing fee	P288.00	(P200/Year of non-renewal)

Step 2: Pay application fees and cash or surety bond.

After submitting the application and supporting documents at the Records Sections, the Records Officer will evaluate of completeness of documents and prepare an Assessment Form. You will then proceed to Accounting Section to receive an Order of Payment and then to Cashier for payment.
Submit a photocopy of the Official Receipt to the Records Section.

Payments Required:

Php 288 for new registrants *
additional Php 200/Year of non-renewal*
Php 1,000 cash bond*

*Price may change without prior notice.

Step 3: Get your documents assessed and processed.

Your application and supporting documents will be assessed by a group of HLURB officials and recorded on the Agency’s registry book.

Step 4: Claim your HLURB certificate and ID

Present your official receipt to the Records Officer to claim your certificate and ID on the date specified on your OR.

During peak season (November – December), fifteen (15) working days from filing
During off-season (Janua
ry – October), one (1) week from filing

Once you receive your HLURB certificate and ID, you’re ready to start legally selling properties (condominiums, farm lots, memorial parks and subdivision projects). Happy selling!