Three Steps for HLURB Registration and Why It Matters to You

Real estate brokers who engage in selling condominium and subdivision do not
just need to have a license from the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC). Under
Presidential Decree 957 (PD 957) or the Subdivision and Condominium Buyers
Protective Decree, they must also register with the Housing and Land Use Regulatory
Board (HLURB).
Last week, I went to the HLURB to process my registration. Since I know several
broker friends who might be interested in registering themselves with the HLURB, I am
sharing the step by step guide below.
Step 1. Let's go through the requirements first. Be sure to prepare the following
before going to the HLURB, which is located along Kalayaan Avenue near the Quezon
City Hall:
1.
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4.

Two recent 2" x 2" color ID picture;

PRC issued Certificate of Registration;
PRC issued Professional Identification Card;
Bond (cash or surety); if you are posting a cash bond, you will need to execute a
notarized Deed of Undertaking (a form is available at the HLURB);
5. Accomplished ID Card form (available at the HLURB); and
6. Notarized Application Form.
Bring all the originals of the above requirements for comparison. For item 4, the
cash bond is now at Php 5,000.00. The bond is there to answer for any violation of PD
957. Its a one-time deal so for as long as there is no reason for the HLURB or the
public to go after your bond, you never have to pay more than Php 5,000.00, and
suppose you decide to de-register later on, you can always get back the Php5,000.00. If
you prefer a surety bond, you can click here for more information:<link to an article on
how to secure bonds >.
Step 2. If you already have all the requirements, then you may proceed to the
back portion of the HLURB where the office specially designated to process registration
of developers, brokers, and salespersons is located. In that office is a photocopying
machine, where you can reproduce your documents. Have the staff review your
application so that he can also issue you a Payment Order.
Step 3. If you are posting a cash bond, you will be given another Payment Order
for the cash bond aside from the Payment Order for the registration fee of Php 720.00.
Proceed to the cashier on the second floor at the next building. After payment,

photocopy your official receipts and submit it together with the other documentary
requirements.
Your registration will now be processed, but it will take another three months
before you can get your ID, which proves your registration as a broker with the HLURB.
You may call 920-3500 to follow up the status of your ID.
It is best for people, who would like to buy a condominium or subdivision, to deal
only with brokers who are registered with the HLURB. Their registration assures the
public that they are licensed brokers who are accountable to the HLURB for any
violations of the law that specifically protects buyers of condominium or subdivision.
Your Real Estate Buddies,
Ras and Vann
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