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EİDS Now Mandatory for Commercial Property Listings in Turkey
As of April 7, 2025, Turkey has expanded the scope of its Electronic Listing Verification System (EİDS) to include commercial properties listed for sale. This move by the Ministry of Trade aims to tackle fraudulent property advertisements and bring greater transparency and accountability to the real estate sector.
What is EİDS?
The Electronic Listing Verification System (EİDS), first launched in 2023, is an initiative by Turkey’s Ministry of Trade to verify and regulate online real estate listings. Initially applied only to residential rental listings from January 1, 2024, the system has now been extended to cover sale listings of commercial properties.
EİDS functions by ensuring that only individuals who are legally authorized can publish real estate listings. This includes property owners, their immediate relatives, or licensed real estate agents who have received proper authorization through the e-Government portal (e-Devlet).
How Does It Work?
When a user attempts to publish a commercial property listing, EİDS checks whether they are legally permitted to do so. The individual must be explicitly authorized via the e-Government system if the individual is not the legal owner. Property owners can provide temporary listing permissions to real estate agencies or individual brokers, but these permissions are only valid for advertisement purposes, not for executing legal transactions like transferring title deeds.
According to the Ministry of Trade, the system aims to eliminate unlicensed, unauthorized, and potentially misleading advertisements that can mislead consumers or damage the integrity of the real estate market (source).
Why Was It Expanded?
The decision to expand EİDS to commercial properties is part of a broader effort to bring order to the digital real estate market in Turkey. Commercial properties — which include stores, offices, warehouses, and industrial spaces — often involve high-value transactions, making them prime targets for scams or unauthorized listings.
By requiring EİDS verification, the Ministry intends to:
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Prevent fraudulent listings
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Ensure fair competition among real estate agents
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Strengthen consumer confidence in online property platforms
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Reduce the burden of complaints and legal disputes over unauthorized advertisements
Impact on Real Estate Platforms and Agencies
Leading real estate portals like Smartkeyturkey have already updated their systems to comply with the new regulations. These platforms now require users to go through the EİDS verification process before a listing can be published.
For professional real estate agents, this change presents both a challenge and an opportunity. While it introduces more bureaucratic steps, it also levels the playing field by reducing competition from unlicensed individuals or “phantom listings.” It ensures that all listings are traceable and that agents operate within legal boundaries.
What Property Owners Should Know
Property owners wishing to advertise a commercial property for sale must either do so personally or delegate the task to an agent via e-Devlet. The authorization process is relatively straightforward:
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Log in to the e-Government portal.
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Choose the relevant property from your registered holdings.
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Authorize a licensed agent or family member to publish listings on your behalf.
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Specify the duration and scope of this authorization.
Looking Ahead
The Turkish government views the expansion of EİDS as a foundational step in the digital transformation of the real estate industry. By minimizing the presence of misleading or illegal listings, the system is expected to improve market efficiency, encourage legal compliance, and boost buyer confidence.
While some critics argue that the added bureaucracy may deter small agents or private sellers, the broader real estate community has welcomed the move as a necessary measure to modernize and professionalize the industry.
As real estate continues to shift online, systems like EİDS could become models for other countries seeking to regulate and secure their property markets.