How to Verify a Dubai Broker
Every Dubai real-estate broker must be licensed by RERA (the Real Estate Regulatory Agency, part of the DLD) and hold a valid BRN — Broker Registration Number. Verifying a broker's BRN takes 30 seconds in the Dubai REST app and is the single most important buyer-safety check.
How to verify a Dubai broker in 30 seconds
- Ask the broker for their BRN (Broker Registration Number) and the brokerage's ORN (Office Registration Number). Every legitimate broker will provide these on request.
- Open the Dubai REST app or visit dubailand.gov.ae → Services → Broker Search.
- Enter the BRN. The DLD returns the broker's name, photo, brokerage, licence status and expiry.
- Status must read 'Active'. If it reads 'Expired', 'Suspended' or 'Not Found' — do not proceed.
- Confirm the brokerage's ORN is also active and matches the broker's registered office.
What a valid Dubai broker licence includes
- Active BRN (personal broker licence)
- Active ORN (brokerage office licence)
- RERA-issued photo ID card (should be shown at first meeting)
- Escrow account details for developer payments
- Completed RERA broker training (all licensed brokers have)
Miri Homes — for reference
Miri Homes Real Estate LLC is a RERA-licensed Dubai brokerage. Our ORN and every broker's BRN are verifiable in the Dubai REST app. We can share full licence documentation on request at any point.
Red flags — walk away if you see any of these
- Broker cannot or will not provide their BRN
- BRN comes back 'Not Found' or 'Expired' in Dubai REST
- Broker asks for payment to their personal bank account (never — developer escrow only)
- 'Off-market' or 'wholesale' units at 20%+ below launch — illegitimate
- Cash-only transactions, crypto, or hawala
- Broker cannot produce a written engagement letter
Frequently asked questions
What is a RERA BRN?
A Broker Registration Number — the personal licence issued by the Real Estate Regulatory Agency (RERA), part of Dubai Land Department, that every Dubai broker must hold.
How do I check if a Dubai broker is legitimate?
Ask for the broker's BRN, then verify it in the Dubai REST app or on dubailand.gov.ae. Status must read 'Active'.
Is Miri Homes a RERA-licensed brokerage?
Yes — Miri Homes Real Estate LLC is RERA-licensed with an active ORN. Individual broker BRNs are verifiable in the Dubai REST app on request.
What should I do if a broker refuses to give their BRN?
Do not proceed. Every legitimate Dubai broker will provide their BRN on first request — refusal is a definitive red flag.