What is the status of a real estate broker in Ivory Coast?
An independent natural person who carries out property purchase, sale, and rental transactions. They must work under the supervision and financial guarantee of a real estate agency, which assumes responsibility for the transactions.
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Legal Definition
A real estate broker is defined by Law No. 2019-576 of June 26, 2019 (Construction and Housing Code, Articles 475-480) as an independent natural person who carries out operations concerning the property of others relating to the purchase, sale, and rental of real estate and business establishments.
Conditions of Practice (Articles 476-477)
- Ivorian nationality
- At least 21 years of age
- Holder of a Baccalaureate diploma minimum
- No criminal conviction against honor or integrity
- Authorization from the Minister responsible for Housing
- Personal professional card
Subordination to an Agency (Article 479)
The broker's services are provided under the cover and financial guarantee of a real estate agency which assumes responsibility for the operations. The broker cannot act independently.
Grounds for Withdrawal of the Card (Article 480)
- Performing unauthorized operations
- Concluding operations alone and without an agency
- Collecting sums in their own name
- Lending or renting their professional card to a third party
Sources juridiques
Loi n°2019-576 du 26 juin 2019 instituant le Code de la Construction et de l'Habitat, Articles 475-480.
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