What are the Functions of real estate agents under section 10 of The Real Estate (Regulation and Development Act, 2016). Functions of real estate agents is defined under Section 10 of the Act. Provisions under Section 10 are:
Every real estate agent registered under section 9 shall-
(a) not facilitate the sale or purchase of any plot, apartment or building, as the case may be, in a real estate project or part of it, being sold by the promoter in any planning area, which is not registered with the Authority;
(b) maintain and preserve such books of account, records and documents as may prescribed;
(c) not involve himself in any unfair trade practices, namely:-
(i) the practice of making any statement, whether orally or in writing or by visible representation which-
(A) falsely represents that the services are of a particular standard or grade;
(B) represents that the promoter or himself has approval or affiliation which such promoter or himself does not have;
(C) makes a false or misleading representation concerning the services;
(ii) permitting the publication of any advertisement whether in any newspaper or otherwise of services that are not intended to be offered.
(d) facilitate the possession of all the information and documents, as the allottee, is entitled to, at the time of booking of any plot, apartment or building, as the case may be;
(e) discharge such other functions as may be prescribed.
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016
CHAPTER - II REGISTRATION OF REAL ESTATE PROJECT AND REGISTRATION OF REAL ESTATE AGENTS
Section 3 : Prior registration of real estate project with Real Estate Regulatory Authority
Section 4 : Application for registration of real estate projects
Section 5 : Grant of registration
Section 6 : Extension of registration
Section 7 : Revocation of registration
Section 8 : Obligation of Authority consequent upon lapse of or on revocation of registration
Section 9 : Registration of real estate agents
Section 10 : Functions of real estate agents
CHAPTER III FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES OF PROMOTER
Section 11 : Functions and duties of promoter
Section 12 : Obligations of promoter regarding veracity of the advertisement or prospectus
Section 14 : Adherence to sanctioned plans and project specifications by the promoter
Section 15 : Obligations of promoter in case of transfer of a real estate project to a third party
Section 16 : Obligations of promoter regarding insurance of real estate project
Section 17 : Transfer of title
Section 18 : Return of amount and compensation
CHAPTER IV RIGHTS AND DUTIES OF ALLOTTEES
Section 19 : Rights and duties of allottees
CHAPTER V THE REAL ESTATE REGULATORY AUTHORITY
Section 20 : Establishment and incorporation of Real Estate Regulatory Authority