Ensuring trust, transparency and consumer protection — REAC licenses and regulates real estate agents, brokers and firms under the Real Estate Agency Act, 2020 (Act 1047).
If you sell, buy, rent or manage land and property on behalf of others in Ghana, you must be licensed by REAC.
Persons or companies selling, buying or renting land and property on behalf of another person.
Licensing requirements →Persons working under a licensed broker to sell, buy or rent land and property on behalf of another person.
Licensing requirements →Registered companies operating as a real estate brokerage, including foreign nationals licensed to practice.
Licensing requirements →REAC's officially published register statistics.
Three responsibilities anchor everything the Council does under Act 1047.
We register and license agents, brokers and real estate firms in compliance with Act 1047.
REAC enforces professional standards and investigates violations to protect public trust.
We ensure transparency in real estate dealings, preventing fraud and malpractice.
The full licensing lifecycle, online, from first application to renewal.
Apply as an Agent, Broker, Firm, or Foreign national — track review, payment, inspection and approval.
View more →Licensed brokers and agents can apply for a Real Estate Transaction Certificate under Section 47 of Act 1047.
View more →Submit the quarterly transaction reports required to keep your licence in good standing.
View more →Verify a licensed agent or firm, or report misconduct directly to the Council.
View more →The Real Estate Agency Council (REAC) is the official regulatory body established under the Real Estate Agency Act, 2020 (Act 1047) to oversee, license and regulate real estate agents, brokers and firms in Ghana.
Our mandate is to ensure transparency, professionalism and integrity within the real estate sector. We protect consumers, promote ethical business practices, and provide continuous education and certification for practitioners nationwide.
The legal foundation of the Council — defining who must be licensed, professional standards, and penalties for unlicensed practice.
Read the Act (PDF)Learn how REAC is protecting the public and cleaning up real estate practice in Ghana.
Regulation corrects long-standing inefficiencies in the market and delivers real benefits to buyers, renters and honest practitioners alike.
A transparent basis and support for pricing across the market.
Highlighting and cutting risks in transaction structures.
Standardised professional behaviour and practice.
Monitoring and reducing illicit finance in property transactions.
Working against fraudulent transactions and misconduct.
Reliable data to inform real estate decisions nationwide.
Companies and individuals may register under the appropriate category. Registration for non-residents and persons completing an approved course of study will open in future phases.
Start your applicationNot sure which category applies to you? Contact the Licensing Directorate before you apply.
From complainants to practitioners — how REAC's work is felt on the ground.
With REAC's regulation, clients can trust real estate transactions in Ghana more than ever before. The council promotes ethics and professionalism in every deal.
REAC has made it easier for home buyers to verify licensed agents and brokers — ensuring safety, credibility and satisfaction in every property transaction.
Getting my broker's licence through the online portal was straightforward from application to approval. Carrying a REAC licence has given my clients real confidence in my work.
Announcements, stakeholder engagements and guidance from the Council.
Start your application today — the process is entirely online, from registration to licence issuance.
