How to List Your Property for Sale in Qatar: A Step-by-Step Guide for Owners

To sell your property, you can manage the process yourself or work through an agent or real estate company.

In Qatar, the official party responsible for real estate transfers is the Ministry of Justice (MOJ).

You can apply at a Single Window branch, or through the Ministry of Justice Sak portal on the internet or mobile app, using your Hukoomi account.

MOJ verifies the seller’s and the buyer’s ID numbers and expiry dates, along with the other details required for the transfer.

If you choose to sell the property yourself, here is how:

How do I advertise my property for sale?

You have a property in Qatar and you want to sell it. You hold a valid title deed for it. You need a mobile number in Qatar or an active email account to receive messages from buyers interested in the property.

Start preparing information about the property you want to put up for sale on Arady:

• Make sure your asking price is the right one.
• Prepare details about the property that match what is written on the title deed, such as its size, in square meters and the number of rooms.
• Find out where your property is located: in which municipality and neighborhood.
• Decide how much to charge in QAR.
• Prepare a few good photos of the property so potential buyers can see it. Try to use natural, bright light.

Then you can make your property appear on Arady.

The Arady property platform offers a wide range of services that help buyers find the property that suits them. More than 6,000 properties are currently on Arady, posted either directly from property owners, or agents and companies. Buyers can visit Arady on the web or use the app, and access:

• Listings of property available in Qatar
• The Property Prices map which shows what similar properties sold for in different parts of the country
• Property research that explains the process of buying, financing, and owning a property, and more

Follow these instructions to advertise your property on Arady:

How do I create a free account on Arady?

• Open the arady.qa page
• Click Sign up at the top right. A Create an account panel opens. Select Individual from the account type options
• Then: a) Use your mobile number: write your number with the international code +974 then press Get a code. Then enter the verification code on the next page; or b) Use your email: enter your email address and set a password, then click Create
• On the next screen, complete your profile. Open Profile from the left menu of your dashboard
• Write your name in Arabic and English. Then write your email address, phone number and WhatsApp number
• You can skip uploading a profile image or you can upload one in JPG or PNG format (15 MB max)
• Read the Arady Privacy Policy. Then check the box if you agree, then press Save Changes

You are ready to post your property for sale. Property owners can advertise on Arady for free. Agents and real estate companies can also advertise on the platform.

What details should I add when posting my property?

• Click Post a Listing at the top of the page
• Select the type of property from the four main categories: Villa, Land, Apartment or Investment. Then choose the specific type of property you want to sell (residential villa, compound villa, etc.)
• Write the name of the municipality and neighborhood where it is located. Add other details on its size and shape: number of rooms and bathrooms, its square meters, and if the construction is complete.
• Indicate if the property is furnished or unfurnished, and select other features it has from the lists
• Add the asking price. Enter the price in QAR, and Arady will calculate the price per square meter for buyers to check.
• Buyers can check Arady’s research section that explains the market and how to purchase a property or get a loan, as well as the rules of property ownership. Use the historical transaction data and Property Prices map to understand what you might be able to get for your property
• Then write a short description with all relevant facts.
• Add your photos in order, and make the first one show the front of the property
• You are ready to submit your property! Then check the status of your property from your dashboard and reply to interested buyers by call or WhatsApp.

Once you find a buyer, you will work together to complete the transfer of ownership to them with the Ministry of Justice.

Tips for successful advertising

It’s important to have a valid title deed before posting, and use the dimensions in the title deed when listing.

Use landscape photos without filters and taken in the day time, as it’s more likely buyers will be drawn into your property by photos before they inquire further.

List the age of the building, if there is parking, the service charges, whether the property is vacant, how much it’s being rented for, and the end date of the current tenancy agreement.

If you don’t want to deal with advertising, managing inquiries, scheduling viewings, and negotiating the selling price with potential buyers, you can use a professional broker to manage this for you.

How to respond to inquiries

Once you have posted your property, it will appear in the specific area page where it’s listed as well as in search results. If buyers are interested, they will contact you via the call or WhatsApp buttons that are linked to your profile. You can manage your listing and arrange viewings with buyers via your Arady dashboard.

How to finalize the transaction and transfer ownership

To complete the sale and transfer ownership officially, follow the steps below. It’s important to know that you can’t transfer title without this process. Once your property is sold, remove the Arady listing from the dashboard to avoid inquiries.

Use the Ministry of Justice’s Sak portal or app to apply to transfer ownership (or visit a MOJ Single Window branch in person). Login using your National Authentication System (NAS) credentials. Select Real Estate Registration Services, then Real Estate Transfer Transactions, then Sell.

Enter your personal details (as the seller) and provide details of the purchaser (as the buyer), and the property data with the valuation and the agreed value.

Add the required documents including a copy of the original title deed, identification documents (QID or passport), commercial registration, establishment ID, and commercial license (if the seller or buyer is a company), a power of attorney if someone signs on your behalf, and where relevant a determination of heirs or a letter from the General Authority for Minors Affairs.

Review the transaction terms before payment. The MOJ fee for a transfer of ownership is 0.25% of the property value, a QR 200 bond fee, and QR 100 scheme fee.

After payment, the MOJ’s Registration Department will review the application and decide on acceptance or rejection within two working days. They will also send a notification to all parties with the status, and the reasons if rejected. A representative can submit the request for you, but is not counted as a party to the transaction.

Once you receive notification of approval, the buyer and seller must attend an MOJ branch with valid identification to finalize the transfer ownership process.

For more information, visit hukoomi.gov.qa.

What does Arady Property Portal allows you to advertise?

Arady allows you to advertise your property that you want to sell such as villas, lands, apartments, and commercial investment buildings across Qatar.

The platform has tools to help you market your property and engage with potential buyers more effectively, including a historical property price map and market research so you can decide on a fitting price point for buyers in Qatar.

In addition, Arady will shortly introduce new ways for users to promote their properties for a fee, including Featured and Premium listing badges in the platform, and professional photo service to help your property stand out among others. These are launching in the coming weeks.

How to list a property in Qatar via a licensed agent

While Arady is free for individual owners to post listings and connect with buyers directly, you can also list with a real estate agent if you don’t want to manage viewings, negotiate the selling price with potential buyers.

Licensed agents and real estate companies advertise on Arady, and you can contact one via the call or WhatsApp buttons on their listings. Agents will be able to add your property on the platform, and also market it to their own contacts and via other methods.