The Real Estate General Authority (REGA), in cooperation with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, carried out (18) joint inspection campaigns during May, covering (312) real estate establishments across the Riyadh, Eastern, and Makkah regions. These efforts aimed to ensure compliance with real estate legislation in general—particularly the Real Estate Brokerage Law—as well as verify adherence to the responsibilities of participating government entities, including Saudization and establishment licensing requirements.
REGA stated that field inspections are a key regulatory tool it uses to organize the real estate market. During the same period, REGA’s inspection teams conducted visits to (14,086) real estate establishments and sites, resulting in the identification of (8,990) violations related to real estate advertisements placed in public areas.
In addition, REGA received (679) reports through its various communication channels, all of which were reviewed and addressed. The number of real estate advertisements electronically scanned to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations exceeded (4,437). REGA applies digital monitoring tools to oversee online platforms and digital real estate brokerage activities, ensuring that all practices align with regulatory standards.
REGA called on all real estate brokers and service providers to comply with the relevant laws and review any violations to avoid penalties. These may include warnings, license suspension or revocation, or financial fines. REGA also clarified that penalties may be doubled if the same violation is repeated within three years. The implementing regulations clearly define the classification of violations and the corresponding penalties.
REGA encouraged citizens and residents to report suspected real estate violations, fraudulent practices, or to seek clarifications by contacting its official reporting channels or calling the customer service number (199011).
It is worth noting that the FAL license is the official permit that authorizes individuals and establishments to engage in brokerage and real estate service activities under the Real Estate Brokerage Law. The law aims to regulate real estate brokerage practices, promote innovative services, and educate beneficiaries. It also seeks to improve the quality of real estate transactions, serve both brokers and clients, contribute to the sustainability of real estate assets, reduce disputes, protect stakeholder rights, and enhance transparency in the real estate market.