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Real estate agents and brokers in Malaysia: fees and what to check

Updated 11 November 2026

A property agent in Malaysia may charge at most 3 percent of the sale price, with a minimum of RM1,000, or up to 1.25 months' rent for a tenancy of up to three years, approximately, according to sellers' websites, November 2026. Ask every agent for the fee in writing before you sign, and check their licence. For agents who can handle your property in your city, send a request on BlaBlaPrice, and agents reply in the chat with their fee and terms.

Licence and what to check

Estate agents in Malaysia must register with BOVAEP every year, and the registration fee is separate from the course. The course needs an SPM or equivalent qualification and a negotiator course approved by the Board of Valuers. Ask for the agent's registration number and check it before you sign.

How agents are paid

Fees are quoted either as a percentage of the sale price or as months' rent. Ask which basis applies, and get the fee in writing, including the minimum. One guide gives a rental cap of one month instead of 1.25 months, so check the current rule with the agent before you agree.

Season and viewings

Malaysia has no winter. The climate is hot all year, with a wet and a dry season. Book viewings on dry days if you can, since heavy rain can cut a visit short.

What to write in your request

Say whether you want to sell or rent, the property type and the city: Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Johor Bahru, Ipoh or Shah Alam. Add the price or the monthly rent in RM, the timing you need, and whether you want an agent or a broker.

Getting offers through BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. You describe what you need in your own words in the chat, and our AI reads the request, asks for missing details and looks through sellers' websites in Malaysia before it shows the businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice answer with their own fee and terms, and you choose whom to exchange contacts with. You can start from Real estate agent or Broker.