Selling an Apartment in Dubai: Step-by-Step Guide for Sellers

Step 1: value your property

Check actual completed transactions in your building on the DLD website (dubailand.gov.ae — Transactions section). Compare with active listings on Bayut and Property Finder. Base your price on real transactions rather than asking prices.

Step 2: prepare your documents

  • Original Title Deed
  • Owner passport copy
  • NOC from developer or building management
  • No Objection Certificate confirming no outstanding charges

Step 3: choose an agent

Your agent must be RERA registered. Seller commission: 2% of sale price. A good agent provides professional photography and lists on all major platforms.

Step 4: transaction and registration

Sign the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding). Buyer pays 10% deposit. Obtain NOC from developer (2–4 weeks). Register the transaction at DLD — transfer fee of 4% is paid by the buyer.

How to prepare your apartment for sale

Professional deep clean. Minor repairs — replace blown bulbs, fix dripping taps. Neutral paint if walls are brightly coloured. Dubai Vista helps prepare properties for sale quickly and to a high standard.

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