MOVE-IN REALTY CORPORATION
Agent Affiliation Agreement
1. Purpose of the Agreement
The purpose of this Agreement is to establish the terms and conditions governing the affiliation of the AGENT with MOVE-IN REALTY CORPORATION for the marketing, promotion, referral, and sale of real estate properties, subject to applicable laws, developer policies, and the Company's operating procedures.
2. Nature of Affiliation
2.1. The AGENT shall operate under the applicable supervision, accreditation, and authority of the Company and its duly authorized real estate broker or other responsible professional, as required by law.
2.2. This Agreement does not automatically create an employer-employee relationship. The actual nature of the relationship shall be determined by applicable law and the parties' actual working arrangements, regardless of the title used in this Agreement.
2.3. The AGENT shall not represent themselves as an independently authorized real estate broker or undertake activities reserved by law for licensed professionals unless duly qualified and authorized.
2.4. The AGENT shall comply with applicable Philippine laws, professional regulations, developer requirements, and the Company's lawful policies.
3. Registration and Accreditation
3.1. The AGENT shall submit complete, accurate, and authentic registration documents and information required by the Company and its accredited developers.
3.2. The AGENT must complete the required orientation, training, accreditation, and onboarding procedures before performing activities that require such qualifications or authorization.
3.3. The Company reserves the right to verify submitted information and suspend or reject an application containing materially false, incomplete, or misleading information.
3.4. Registration through a referral link or QR code does not, by itself, guarantee accreditation, authority to sell, or entitlement to commission.
4. Duties and Responsibilities of the Agent
The AGENT agrees to:
- Provide accurate and truthful information to prospective buyers and clients.
- Use only authorized marketing materials, property details, prices, promotions, and payment terms.
- Observe the rules and accreditation requirements of developers and property owners.
- Protect client information and maintain professional confidentiality.
- Avoid misleading advertising, unauthorized promises, fraudulent transactions, and misrepresentation.
- Submit inquiries, reservations, sales documentation, and other transaction records through the prescribed channels.
- Attend required orientations, seminars, product briefings, and training sessions.
- Respect other agents, clients, team leaders, brokers, and Company personnel.
- Refrain from collecting client funds through unauthorized accounts or issuing unauthorized receipts or commitments.
5. Sellers Portal and Digital Tools
5.1. The Company may provide the AGENT access to its Sellers Portal, property inventories, profile URL, QR code, referral tools, sales reports, and other digital resources.
5.2. The AGENT shall keep account credentials confidential and shall not share, transfer, sell, or misuse access credentials.
5.3. The AGENT shall use the Sellers Portal and referral tools only for legitimate Company-related activities.
5.4. The AGENT shall promptly report suspected unauthorized access, inaccurate records, or technical issues affecting transactions or commissions.
5.5. The Company may improve, update, maintain, or modify its digital systems and features. Any material change affecting existing commission entitlements shall be handled in accordance with applicable agreements and law.
5.6. The AGENT shall not manipulate registrations, QR codes, referrals, sales records, or transaction information to obtain commissions or benefits improperly.
6. Commission Structure and Compensation
6.1. The AGENT shall be compensated according to the Company's approved commission schedule, the applicable developer's policies, and the specific terms governing each transaction.
6.2. The following commission categories may apply, subject to written confirmation by the Company:
| Income category | Proposed commission basis |
|---|---|
| Personal Sales | 3.0% of Net Contract Price for New/ Sales Associate. This may vary according to the assigned commission of their respective Broker or Managing Director |
| Online Referrals | 2.0% for the online seller, subject to the applicable team-leader assistance arrangement |
| Recruitment Override | 0.5% of Net Contract Price for qualified sales by registered recruits |
6.3. The rates above must be verified against the Company's current written commission schedule before signing. They do not override a developer's specific commission terms or other written arrangements.
6.4. Commission shall be payable only when the transaction satisfies the applicable requirements, including validated agent attribution, required documentation, developer confirmation, and release of the corresponding commission funds, as applicable.
6.5. The Company shall provide a reasonable process for checking commission computations, transaction status, deductions, and payment records.
6.6. No agent shall be required to pay an unauthorized fee to secure the release of a commission.
6.7. Any correction, adjustment, withholding, or recovery of commission must have a documented contractual or legal basis and be communicated to the affected AGENT.
6.8. Applicable taxes and lawful deductions shall be handled in accordance with Philippine law.
7. Recruitment and Override Commission
7.1. The Company may allow an AGENT to invite prospective agents through the profile URL or QR code generated in the Sellers Portal.
7.2. Subject to the approved referral program, an AGENT may qualify for a 0.5% override based on the Net Contract Price of eligible sales made by agents properly registered under that AGENT's referral link or QR code.
7.3. Eligibility shall be determined by the recorded referral attribution, successful registration, required accreditation, qualifying sale, and applicable commission release conditions.
7.4. Recruitment override eligibility does not automatically require the referring AGENT to hold the position of Sales Manager or Managing Director, provided that the AGENT satisfies the applicable program requirements.
7.5. The Company shall maintain records of qualified referrals and provide a means of verifying the applicable override computation.
7.6. Duplicate registrations, falsified referrals, manipulation of referral records, or other fraudulent activity may result in investigation and appropriate disciplinary action.
7.7. Recruitment is voluntary. No AGENT is guaranteed income solely by recruiting other agents, and no representation of guaranteed earnings may be made.
7.8. Changes to the override program shall be communicated to affected agents. Any change to accrued or already-earned commissions shall remain subject to applicable agreements and law.
8. Client Ownership and Transaction Protection
8.1. The AGENT shall register and document client inquiries, reservations, and transactions using the Company's prescribed systems.
8.2. Client assignments, duplicate inquiries, referral conflicts, and competing claims to commissions shall be reviewed using available records, communication history, and applicable developer rules.
8.3. No AGENT shall knowingly misrepresent another agent's client or falsify the source of an inquiry to obtain a commission.
8.4. Client protection shall not be interpreted as permanent or exclusive ownership of a client. Any exclusivity, protection period, or commission entitlement must be established by the applicable written policy or agreement.
8.5. The AGENT shall not make unauthorized commitments regarding property availability, discounts, reservation fees, financing approvals, turnover dates, or developer obligations.
9. Confidentiality and Data Privacy
9.1. The AGENT shall protect confidential Company information, including client lists, sales records, internal commission schedules, unpublished inventory, referral information, login credentials, and non-public business strategies.
9.2. The AGENT shall collect, access, use, and disclose personal information only for legitimate authorized purposes and in compliance with the Data Privacy Act of 2012 and applicable regulations.
9.3. Client information shall not be sold, improperly shared, or used for unauthorized personal marketing.
9.4. Upon termination of affiliation, the AGENT shall return Company property and cease unauthorized access to Company systems, while retaining only records that must lawfully be kept.
9.5. Any suspected data breach, loss of client records, or unauthorized disclosure must be reported promptly through the Company's designated reporting process.
10. Marketing and Use of Company Name
10.1. The AGENT may use the MOVE-IN REALTY CORPORATION name, logo, and authorized marketing materials solely for approved business purposes.
10.2. The AGENT shall not alter official property prices, invent promotions, publish false testimonials, or make unsupported claims about investment returns.
10.3. Paid advertising, public announcements, and marketing campaigns must comply with applicable laws, developer guidelines, and Company branding policies.
10.4. The AGENT shall not sign contracts, receive funds, issue official receipts, or bind the Company to obligations without the required authority.
10.5. Upon termination, the AGENT shall discontinue any representation that they remain an active authorized representative of the Company.
11. Professional Conduct and Prohibited Acts
The following acts may constitute grounds for disciplinary action, subject to appropriate review:
- Fraud, falsification, misrepresentation, or unauthorized collection of client funds.
- Misuse of Company resources, referral systems, or client information.
- Unauthorized disclosure of confidential business information.
- Misappropriation of another agent's documented transaction or referral.
- Unauthorized promises or commitments made in the Company's name.
- Harassment, threats, discrimination, or serious misconduct toward clients or colleagues.
- Violation of applicable licensing, accreditation, developer, or regulatory requirements.
The Company shall provide the AGENT with notice of material allegations and a reasonable opportunity to respond before imposing disciplinary action, except where an immediate temporary restriction is reasonably necessary to protect clients, funds, data, or legal compliance.
12. Suspension and Termination of Affiliation
12.1. Either party may terminate the affiliation by written notice, subject to outstanding contractual obligations and applicable law.
12.2. The Company may temporarily suspend portal access or marketing authority when reasonably necessary to investigate suspected fraud, protect client information, comply with regulatory requirements, or prevent unauthorized transactions.
12.3. Where practicable, the Company shall notify the AGENT of the reason for suspension and the process for review or reinstatement.
12.4. Upon termination, the AGENT shall return Company property, cease unauthorized use of Company branding, and settle properly documented outstanding obligations.
12.5. Termination shall not automatically extinguish commissions already earned under the applicable agreement. Outstanding commissions shall be evaluated and settled according to the relevant transaction terms, developer release conditions, and applicable law.
12.6. The Company shall comply with applicable reporting and regulatory obligations concerning changes in the affiliation or accreditation of real estate service practitioners.
13. Dispute Resolution
13.1. The parties shall first endeavor to resolve disputes through good-faith discussions and written documentation.
13.2. If the dispute remains unresolved, the parties may pursue appropriate mediation or other lawful dispute-resolution procedures by mutual agreement.
13.3. Nothing in this Agreement prevents either party from seeking relief from a court or competent government agency as permitted by law.
13.4. This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
14. Amendments and Company Policies
14.1. The Company may issue reasonable operating procedures, training requirements, marketing guidelines, and portal-use policies consistent with this Agreement and applicable law.
14.2. Material changes to commission rates, override arrangements, or other financial entitlements shall be communicated in writing and shall take effect in accordance with the applicable agreement and law.
14.3. If any provision of this Agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue to apply to the extent permitted by law.
14.4. This Agreement, together with its signed annexes and applicable written policies, constitutes the parties' agreement concerning the subject matter covered herein.
15. Declaration and Acceptance
I, the undersigned AGENT, confirm that I have read and understood the Terms and Conditions stated above. I acknowledge that affiliation with MOVE-IN REALTY CORPORATION is subject to the applicable licensing, accreditation, training, and operational requirements.
I understand that commission rates and referral overrides are governed by the Company's approved written commission schedule and the requirements applicable to each transaction. I agree to comply with this Agreement and all applicable laws and lawful Company policies.
I confirm that the information and documents I submitted are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.
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