How to Find a Trustworthy Real Estate Broker in Mumbai

Mumbai has thousands of real estate brokers. Most of them are fine. Some of them will
waste your time. A small number can actually cause you real problems. So how do you tell
the difference?

Look for registration, not just a business card
RERA (Real Estate Regulatory Authority) makes it mandatory for brokers in Maharashtra
to be registered. Ask for the broker’s RERA number. If they don’t have one or hesitate to
share it — that is a red flag. You can verify any agent on the MahaRERA website in 2
minutes.

How long have they been operating?
Experience in a specific area matters a lot. A broker who has been working in Andheri East
for 10 years knows which builders have a history of delays, which projects have parking
issues, which societies have maintenance disputes. That kind of knowledge is hard to fake.

Do they pressure you to decide fast?
“This flat will be gone by evening” is the oldest line in the book. A good broker wants you to
make the right decision, not a fast one. If someone is pushing you to sign or pay before you
are comfortable, walk away.

Do they show you the actual documents?
Any broker worth their commission will offer to show you the property’s title documents,
OC (Occupancy Certificate), and RERA registration before you sign anything. If they are
evasive about paperwork, be very careful.

Check reviews — but also ask around
Google reviews help, but also ask if they can connect you with a past client. A broker who
has been around long enough will have happy buyers who are willing to vouch for them.

SQFT India is RERA registered and has been operating in Mumbai since 1989. We are happy
to share references, documents, and whatever else you need before you make any decision.