Real Estate Finders Fee Agreement Template for South Africa

1. Multiple Properties: Include when the finder may identify multiple properties or when success fee structures vary by property type

2. Co-operation with Other Agents: Include when the finder may need to work with other real estate agents or professionals

3. International Transactions: Include when dealing with international property searches or foreign principals

4. Non-Circumvention: Include to prevent direct dealings between principal and property owners/agents introduced by the finder

5. Dispute Resolution: Include specific arbitration or mediation procedures if desired as an alternative to court proceedings

6. Force Majeure: Include when needed to address unforeseen circumstances that may affect performance

7. FICA Compliance: Include detailed Financial Intelligence Centre Act compliance requirements when dealing with high-value transactions

1. Schedule A - Property Requirements: Detailed specifications of the type, location, and characteristics of properties being sought

2. Schedule B - Fee Structure: Detailed breakdown of success fee calculations, including any sliding scales or special circumstances

3. Schedule C - Excluded Properties: List of properties already known to the principal or excluded from the agreement

4. Appendix 1 - Required Documentation: List of documents required for proper introduction and verification of properties

5. Appendix 2 - Introduction Protocol: Formal procedure for introducing properties and documenting such introductions

6. Appendix 3 - Compliance Checklist: Checklist of regulatory requirements and necessary compliance steps