The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act requires projects above a certain size, and the agents who sell them, to be registered with the state authority. In Karnataka that is K-RERA. Checking takes a few minutes and is worth doing before any token payment.
Verify the project
- Ask for the project’s RERA registration number. A genuine listing will have one.
- Open the official Karnataka RERA website and search for the project by name or registration number.
- Confirm the promoter name, project location and registration validity.
- Review the approved plan and proposed completion date shown on the portal.
Verify the agent
Real estate agents who facilitate sales are also required to be registered. Ask the agent for their registration number and check it on the same portal. If an agent’s registration is still in process, they should tell you so clearly and show the acknowledgment details.
Read before you pay
- Compare the agreement for sale with the details on the RERA portal.
- Check that payments are tied to construction milestones, not just demanded upfront.
- Keep copies of every receipt and confirm that the payee name matches the developer’s account.
When in doubt
Ask questions, and take your time. A genuine seller will welcome verification.