# How to Sell an Apartment in Dubai: A Step-by-Step Guide for Property Owners

> Learn how to sell an apartment in Dubai, from preparing title documents and signing Forms A, B and F to obtaining an NOC and completing transfer.

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Below is a simple and clear process for selling an apartment in Dubai — from preparing documents to completing the transfer at a Trustee Office. Use it as an instruction and a checklist.

## 1) Prepare the required documents

To start the sale, you need your “property ownership certificate” and an ID document:

- **OQOOD** — if the property is in an off-plan (under-construction) project.
- **Title Deed** — if the property is ready (completed).
- **Passport** or **Emirates ID**.

If you can’t easily find your property certificate, you can download it via the **Dubai REST** app or through your account on the official government portal: **https://dubailand.gov.ae/en/#/**

## 2) Choose a licensed agency

It’s important to work with a properly licensed agency and broker. Make sure they have:

- a **RERA certificate**;
- a **Broker Card**.

## 3) Price your property

If the apartment hasn’t been significantly modified (major renovation/replanning) and isn’t heavily worn, pricing can often be done remotely based on current market conditions.

In practice, this means:

- reviewing **active listings** on major portals (similar units in your area and building);
- checking **past sales history** in your building via publicly available sources to understand the range of actual transactions.

## 4) Sign “Form A” with the agency

After choosing the agency, you sign **Form A** — the seller’s agreement/marketing mandate. From this point, the agency officially manages the sale: marketing, viewings, and negotiations.

## 5) The agency signs “Form B” with the buyer

Once a buyer is found, the agency signs **Form B** with the buyer — this formalizes the broker’s relationship with the buyer.

## 6) “Form F” is prepared and signed between the buyer and the seller

Next, **Form F** is prepared and signed by the buyer and the seller. It can usually be signed **remotely** once all terms are agreed.

## 7) The seller requests the NOC

The seller requests the **NOC (No Objection Certificate)** — a confirmation that there are no outstanding dues with the **developer** or the **property management company** (depending on the property).

## 8) Transfer at a Trustee Office

After the NOC is issued, the transfer date is scheduled at a **Trustee Office** (property ownership transfer and registration).

The meeting is strictly **in person**, with the buyer and seller present, or their representatives attending under a **notarized Power of Attorney**.

## 9) Fees payment and completion

Final step: the buyer pays the **DLD fees** and the **Trustee fee**. After that, the transaction is considered complete.

## Quick checklist for the owner

- OQOOD (off-plan) or Title Deed (ready)
- Passport or Emirates ID
- Licensed agency (RERA, Broker Card)
- Market pricing (listings + sales history in the building)
- Form A → Form B → Form F
- NOC
- Transfer at the Trustee Office (in person / via POA)
- DLD fees and Trustee fee payment

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