Why a Licensed Real Estate Agency Matters in Turkey
Why a License Is Not a Formality but Buyer Protection
In the Turkish real estate market, a license is a mandatory legal requirement, not a “recommendation.” It exists not for agencies, but first and foremost to protect the client.
If an agency operates without a license, the buyer:
- remains without legal protection;
- cannot appeal to the regulator;
- is effectively dealing with a private intermediary.
👉 A license is the line between a business and amateur activity.
What Is Taşınmaz Ticareti Yetki Belgesi
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Taşınmaz Ticareti Yetki Belgesi — is the official license for real estate activity in Turkey.
It:
- is issued to a specific company, not to an individual manager;
- confirms the right to sell, accompany, and formalize transactions;
- establishes the agency’s responsibility to the state and the client.
• the agency has no legal right to operate;
• any promises remain only words.
What the License Really Guarantees the Buyer
Having a license means that the agency:
- is officially registered;
- has passed compliance checks;
- bears legal responsibility;
- operates within current legislation;
- can be verified and held accountable.
How a Licensed Agency Differs from “We Just Help”
A phrase that should raise concern: “We are not an agency, we just help.”
In practice, this means:
- no license;
- no responsibility;
- no obligations;
- no way to protect the client’s rights.
👉 Help without a license = no legal guarantees.
How to Check an Agency’s License
The check takes just a few minutes.
What to do:
- Ask for the license number.
- Make sure it is issued to a company, not an individual.
- Verify that the license is valid, not “in process.”
RestProperty holds a valid state license
Taşınmaz Ticareti Yetki Belgesi No. 0702893, issued by the Ministry of Trade of Turkey on 13.12.2023.
search: Restproperty, Antalya region
• do not hide their license;
• publish it on their website;
• are ready to confirm documents.
Why a License Is Especially Important When Buying Property
Buying property is:
- a large financial amount;
- legal obligations;
- possible issues of residence permits, citizenship, taxes;
- long-term consequences.
Working with a licensed agency:
- reduces risks;
- simplifies communication;
- ensures proper transaction execution;
- protects the buyer’s interests.
License and Portfolio: A Direct Connection
It is important to understand:
- owners do not grant powers of attorney to unlicensed agencies;
- investors do not entrust properties to illegal intermediaries;
- a real portfolio is formed only by licensed companies.
• reselling third-party properties;
• bait offers;
• substitutions;
• lack of control.
An Example of a Systematic Approach
This means:
• transparent operations;
• legal responsibility;
• protection of client interests at all stages of the transaction.
Common Myths About Licenses
Myth: a license is a formality.
Reality: it is the legal foundation of the transaction.
Myth: it’s cheaper without a license.
Reality: without a license it’s more expensive — due to risks and mistakes.
Myth: a license is only needed by the agency.
Reality: the license is needed by the buyer.
🔑 Key Takeaway
A real estate agency license:
- does not increase the price;
- does not complicate the process;
- is not bureaucracy for the sake of bureaucracy.
It:
- protects the buyer;
- filters the market;
- separates real businesses from fly-by-night intermediaries.
👉 If an agency has no license, the conversation can end immediately.
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