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Form B

Form B (Dubai) — Buyer Appointment / Broker Engagement Form

Definition

Form B is a standard Dubai Land Department / RERA brokerage form used in Dubai real estate transactions to document the buyer’s appointment of a specific broker/agency and the brokerage engagement terms. In practical terms, it is the “buyer-side” brokerage appointment document that typically captures: (i) who the buyer is appointing, (ii) the scope of the broker’s role (introductions, viewings, negotiation support, coordination), (iii) the agreed commission or fee basis (including when it becomes payable), and (iv) the validity period and any exclusivity wording (if applicable).

While the exact layout and wording can vary by template version and completion practice, the function is consistent: Form B is used to reduce ambiguity about representation and fee expectations on the buyer side before or during the transaction process.

Why it matters

Form B matters because it can become the cleanest written record of the buyer–broker relationship and the agreed fee terms, particularly when matters later become contested. In Dubai, issues often arise when (a) a buyer interacts with multiple brokers during the search phase, (b) a unit is viewed or discussed through more than one intermediary, or (c) negotiations accelerate and paperwork is handled in fragments across WhatsApp, email, and portal submissions. In those scenarios, Form B can be referenced to determine:

  • Authority: whether the broker was formally appointed to represent the buyer in discussions and coordination.
  • Fee basis: what commission/fee was agreed, whether VAT treatment is specified, and what triggers payment.
  • Scope and boundaries: what the broker was expected to do (and what was not included).
  • Time and exclusivity: whether the engagement was open-ended, time-limited, or exclusive for a defined period.

Although Form B is not the sale contract, it can materially influence commercial disputes, credibility positions, and the “paper trail” used to resolve disagreements—especially where introductions and commission entitlement are argued.

Where you will see it

  • Early-stage search / viewings: when a buyer begins viewing and shortlisting through a specific agent and the agent wants the engagement and fee terms documented.
  • Before formal offer negotiation: where the buyer is serious and the broker wants clarity on appointment and commission before substantial work is undertaken.
  • Multi-broker environments: where the buyer has spoken to several agents for similar units (common in high-demand buildings and off-market scenarios).
  • Transaction file packs: as part of the transaction documentation bundle that sits alongside identification documents, communications, and later-stage sale documents (even if it is not always requested at trustee transfer stage).

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  • Last Reviewed :
  • April 15, 2026

Maintenance: Updated for material UAE authority/trustee process changes and recurring user confusion. Method: Editorial Policy