Whether you are a family-run business, a large franchise group or an independent sole trader, the REIV is here to assist you. REIV Office Membership benefits focus on tools and resources that help Members run compliant, responsible, and profitable businesses.
Don’t take a chance with your business revenue. Make sure client agreements and documents are compliant with the latest in legislation.
Developed with input from Members, external legal advisors, and government, REIV forms are the most reliable way to conduct a compliant business.
Vicforms, the REIV online forms and authorities product is only available to Office Members at attractive tiered subscription pricing.
Arrange an obligation-free demonstration.
Have a question about legislation or need some general guidance on any aspect of your business, our experienced Information Officers are here to help.
A free service for Members, the REIV Information Officers can provide practical guidance on a range of real estate matters, helping you run a compliant business.
As part of the peak real estate body, there are numerous opportunities to have your say on a range of real estate matters.
REIV members are at the forefront of real estate policy and legislation, amongst the first to be informed, trained and advised of key issues impacting the sector.
Mental Well Being Support The REIV recognises the importance of employers being able to support their team’s emotional and psychological well-being, which is why we have teamed up with EAP Assist to provide members and their entire staff and families with a suite of resources, at no additional cost, to combat mental health issues and promote wellbeing both inside and outside the workplace.
EAPs (or Employee Assistance Programs) are a valuable resource that take a proactive, preventative approach to workplace mental health.
REIV Membership is widely recognised as a validation of a business's professionalism and expertise. Each Member Office has a profile page on the REIV website that brings together their reported results, staff who are also REIV members, creating a source for new leads.
Members also receive a range of branding tools to promote their membership including a Proud Member logo for your corporate brand.
Annual REIV Awards provide an opportunity to further build your business branding in the market.
Members receive key data sets at no additional cost. Accurate and credible data insights are fundamental to any real estate business.
Members receive key data sets including quarterly medians prices by suburb, property type and property size, monthly rental market statistics, monthly market overview including market trends.
In addition, members receive preferential pricing on Victoria's most credible data platform, Property Data. High quality, reliable sales and rental data, reported directly by the agents.
REIV data and insights are regularly used by government to understand the Victorian real estate market.
The Real Estate Institute of Victoria is your institute, your representative, and your opportunity.
Members make a commitment to continuous learning, improvement, and development not just for themselves but also towards the wider real estate sector.
People who join the REIV choose to make a difference in their careers, for themselves, their communities, and the profession; commencing a journey to help build a stronger more sustainable property sector.
The REIV Difference is in the continuing professional development (CPD), in the contribution to sector wide progress through REIV advocacy initiatives, sharing of market data and insights and the commitment to upholding high integrity standards by abiding by the REIV Constitution and By-Laws and more.
A business or sole trader holding a current Victorian Estate Agents license and registered with the Business Licensing Authority of Victoria, can apply for REIV Membership.
Licensed estate agents and agents’ representatives who hold a business leadership position MUST also apply for individual REIV membership.
Businesses registered as an Owners Corporation Manager or engaged in the provision of property valuation services are also eligible for REIV office membership. Individuals holding a leadership position and eligible as licensed members must also apply for membership.
Eligibility to REIV Membership is governed by the REIV Constitution and By-Laws. Check your eligibility and apply for appropriate membership category.
Complete a simple online application and get the ball rolling. The REIV membership team will review your application and contact you within 3 business days. REIV checks include validating BLA registration of the business and directors, compliance with relevant legislation and REIV records.
An Office Membership covers one estate agency license and one physical office location. Additional applications are required for branch offices or additional entities.
A business membership application must be accompanied by individual membership application for the agents that hold leadership positions i.e., Directors/ OIEC/ Branch Manager etc. as applicable and the relevant membership fee.
Once approved, access to REIV services will be granted immediately.
REIV membership renewal date is 1 July. Applicants will be charged a pro-rata amount for the current financial year on approval of your application.
Office membership fee is determined by number of employees in the business. Details below.
| Office Size | Annual Fee (2024-25) |
|---|---|
| Single operator (includes individual membership fee for the OIEC) | $1075 |
| 2-10 staff | $1175 |
| 11-29 staff | $1750 |
| 30+ staff | $2550 |
| Branch office (all staff size) | $945 |
