What a Real Estate Salesperson Needs to Know

On August 16, 2011, The Manila Standard Today published the full text of the Professional Regulatory Board of Real Estate Service (PRBRES) Resolution 13, dubbed, "The Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 9646, and Issuance of the Guidelines on the Accreditation of Real Estate Salespersons under the same section."

The said resolution enumerated several guidelines on the qualifications, requirements and application procedure for the PRC accreditation of real estate salespersons.

What are the qualifications in applying for a real estate salesperson accreditation at PRC?

In general, the following are the qualifications: (Category 1)

• Filipino citizen
• At least 2nd year in college, or has earned at least 72 units in college
• Good moral character
• Prior work experience is not required

Can salespersons who are at least high school graduates apply?
No, they cannot apply for a salesperson's license. 

Back in 2011, all HS-graduate salesperon applicants who were either: DTI/HLURB-licensed already (category 2) or 3 years in active practice with a developer (category 3), were given the privilege to apply at PRC. However, they were given a deadline until July 30 2011 (the same deadline for the grandfather clause of brokers, appraisers, consultants and assessors). It was extended until December 31, 2011, and further moved to January 2, 2012, since the former fell on a weekend. In June 2012, a final seven-working day extension was given to the said applicants, and after which, real estate salesperson that are in the HS-graduate categories can no longer apply to PRC.
     
What are the requirements for all applicants of salesperson accreditation?

• Original and photocopy of NSO Birth Certificate/Certificate of Live Birth
• Original and photocopy of NSO Marriage Certificate/Contract (for married female only)
• Original NBI Clearance (must be valid)
• Passport-size photos with complete nametag below, on white background
• 1x1 photos with complete nametage below, on white background
• Recent Community Tax Certificate (CTC) or "cedula"
• Duly-accomplished application form 
• Transcript of Records (TOR) showing proof of educational attainment
• Notarized 12-hour CPE certificate from an accredited service provider

What are the steps in applying for the salesperson's license?

1. Submit the filled-up or accomplished application with documents for pre-evaluation to the Office of the Secretary. PRBs or the Assistant Secretary, ORBs (3rd floor Main Building) at the PRC Central Office, and the Regional Offices processing counters.

2. Proceed to the cashier for payment of fees P600.00 (Ground floor, Main Building)

3. Proceed to the Customer Service Center for metered documentary stamp.

4. Submit duly accomplished application form to the Office of the Assistant Secretary, PRBs (3rd floor)

5. Verify the status of your application at the PRC website.  

6. Within a reasonable period, the enrolled accredited salespersons shall be issued with their identification cards (ID), containing the data or items that are material to the use thereof in their practice as real estate accredited salespersons.

7. THE SAID ID SHALL BE RENEWABLE EVERY YEAR FOR A PERIOD OF ONE (1) YEAR FROM HIS/HER BIRTH MONTH.