Everything you need to know about Mashurah

Awraq Mashurah is a real estate advisory service licensed by the Real Estate General Authority (REGA). It provides property seekers with a professional real estate advisory opinion on ad content to help them understand the property more clearly and analyze key risks and observations before buying or renting.

It also provides advertisers with a professional opinion on ad transparency and the clarity of the displayed information.

A Mashurah Report provides a professional advisory opinion on ad content and property-related factors, including key risks and observations that may influence your decision.

Depending on its type, the report covers whether the listing's data is sufficient, how it compares with completed transactions and listing prices for similar properties in the same or a nearby neighborhood, the market, the true cost of ownership and operation, the location, the key risks, and finally Awraq's opinion.

A real estate valuation is a different service aimed at determining a property's market value, provided by a certified real estate appraiser in accordance with regulatory frameworks.

If you require an official property valuation, such as the one banks or financing institutions often require, you will need a certified appraiser.

Before that, a Mashurah Report can help you understand the property and its risks and observations, and decide whether to pursue it at all.

A licensed real estate broker plays an important role in searching, negotiating, and closing the deal, whereas Mashurah provides an independent advisory opinion on the advertisement and the property you are considering.

The goal is to give you an additional professional opinion to help you interpret information and data and analyze key risks and observations before making your decision.

No. Mashurah’s opinion is independent of the broker, advertiser, and developer, and is not tied to whether the transaction is completed or not.

We do not represent any party in the transaction. We provide an independent professional opinion based on the type of report requested—whether it is an opinion report for a property seeker or a transparency report for an advertiser.

A Mashurah Report delivers a professional real estate advisory opinion on ad content by analyzing relevant information and data, studying key risks and observations to help you build a clearer picture of the property before making a decision.

You can view a sample report before requesting it via the "Report Types" page to understand the exact content and coverage in detail.

Yes. Risk analysis is a core component of the Mashurah Report.

The advisor analyzes key risks and observations derived from the advertisement and available data, explaining what they mean for the property and your buying or renting decision.

Recognizing these risks can help you make a clearer decision or provide vital points to consider during negotiations.

The Mashurah Report expresses the advisor's professional viewpoint based on the information and data available at the time of preparation, alongside their expertise in real estate advisory and analysis.

However, real estate decisions can be influenced by future variables and factors that were unknown or unavailable when the report was prepared. Furthermore, certain cases may require other specialized services, such as formal valuation, engineering inspections, or legal counsel.

Therefore, the report aims to provide an additional professional opinion to aid your decision, not to replace any other specialized opinion you might need.

No. A Mashurah Report is not a real estate valuation and does not establish an official property value.

However, the report may analyze the asking price within the context of the market, available data, and comparisons, highlighting factors and risks worth considering when evaluating the price.

In the residential purchase opinion report, for example, the asking price is compared with property transfers and listings over a specific period for similar properties in the same or a nearby neighborhood, noting that each property has its own characteristics and that this comparison is not a valuation or a substitute for one.

The report also shows the actual cost of owning the property at the time of purchase, in addition to the recurring annual operating costs.

Value lies not just in gathering information, but in receiving a professional opinion from a licensed real estate advisor on what that data means for the property you are considering.

The advisor analyzes available information, connects the dots, and examines key risks, observations, and influencing factors to give you a clearer picture that helps you make an appropriate decision and minimizes the chances of discovering critical issues post-decision.

You may be able to access much of the data and information on your own, but a Mashurah Report adds the insights and professional expertise of a licensed real estate advisor to interpret and analyze it.

The goal is to transform fragmented data into a clearer property overview while highlighting relevant risks and observations, helping you make a more conscious decision and avoid regret caused by overlooked factors.

Yes, this is one of the primary objectives of the Opinion Report.

We do not make the decision for you, but the advisor provides a real estate advisory opinion on the ad, analyzing relevant information, risks, and observations so your decision is built on a clearer understanding of the property.

Yes, the report can be useful during negotiations, especially when the analysis reveals observations, risks, or market indicators worth noting.

Knowing these aspects gives you a stronger foundation to discuss pricing or transaction terms with the other party, keeping in mind that the report is not a formal valuation of property value.

No. A Mashurah Report is a real estate advisory opinion designed to assist in decision-making; it does not constitute a real estate valuation, legal counsel, or a guarantee toward any party.

A Mashurah Report is not a substitute for the formal real estate valuation often required by banks or financing institutions.

However, it can help you understand the property and its associated risks and observations before entering into financing procedures, assisting you in deciding whether to pursue the property further.

Yes, whenever there is a real estate advertisement licensed by the Real Estate General Authority, a Mashurah Report can be requested, including for off-plan properties for sale or lease, subject to available report types.

The analysis relies on the ad content and data available at the time of preparation.

The data review covers the ad's license data, whether the ad's data and information are sufficient for a decision, and market data related to the ad.

The reports currently available are: Opinion Report - Residential Purchase, Opinion Report - Residential Tenant, Comparison Report - Residential Purchase. You can view a sample of each before ordering it on the "Report Types" page.

After the request passes the initial review, the consultant sets the expected preparation time and you are notified of the expected delivery date. The timing varies by report type and property.

Awraq Mashurah is provided as a real estate advisory service under a license from the Real Estate General Authority (REGA), and license details can be verified directly through the Authority.

Opinion reports are prepared by licensed real estate advisors who deliver their professional judgment based on ad content, available data, and an analysis of key risks and observations.

Mashurah’s income does not depend on the completion of the transaction, nor does it receive commissions from sellers or brokers upon closing.

You pay strictly for the report and professional opinion, regardless of whether you choose to proceed with or walk away from the property.

No. Report fees are tied to the type of service and property, rather than a percentage of the transaction value.

Currently, providing the real estate ad link or the ad license number in the request form is sufficient.

Yes. The service is fully digital, and reports can be requested remotely for properties within our coverage scope.

For both purchase and rental.

Reports are tailored according to the property type and the purpose of the decision, as the factors and risks concerning property buyers differ from those concerning renters.

Because reports reflect a professional opinion based on data, information, and conditions available at the time of preparation, which may change over time.

In an opinion report, market conditions, asking prices, property status, surrounding area developments, or other baseline factors may shift.

In a transparency report, the opinion is tied to the ad content and property data available during review, which may also change later.

Therefore, we assign an expiration date to each report to clarify that the professional opinion represents a specific timeframe, and relying on it afterward may require data updates and a re-review.

Yes. The report is structured to present opinions, information, key risks, and observations clearly and readably, enabling non-specialists to grasp the advisor's core findings.

We handle client data and requests in accordance with Awraq’s approved privacy policy, using information solely to deliver the service or as required by regulations.

No. Legal contract review is outside the scope of a Mashurah Report. The report focuses on ad content, property details, and decision-related risks, whereas legal contract review requires a legal professional.

Awraq Mashurah reports currently cover: Riyadh, Jeddah, Makkah, Madinah, Al Khobar, Dhahran, Dammam, Abha, Khamis Mushait, Al Qassim Region, Al Ahsa Region.

Available regions and property types are displayed when submitting a request, and we continuously work to expand our coverage and service offerings.

Mashurah offers advertisers the Transparency Report—a professional opinion on the transparency of the ad and the clarity of the information and data presented within it. It helps present the property more clearly to interested parties and adds an independent review from a neutral entity.

The report provides a professional assessment of ad transparency, highlighting essential information in an organized manner.

Having a neutral entity review the ad data adds credibility, reduces customer hesitation, provides clarity to streamline decision-making, and minimizes repetitive inquiries regarding basic ad details.

No. The Transparency Report focuses strictly on ad transparency and the clarity of presented data; it does not constitute a recommendation by Mashurah to buy or rent the property.

No. The report delivers a professional opinion on ad transparency based on data available at preparation time and does not represent a legal guarantee or an official real estate valuation.

No. Transparency Reports and Opinion Reports serve different purposes.

The Transparency Report is intended for advertisers and focuses on ad clarity and data, whereas the Opinion Report is designed for property seekers, offering an independent advisory opinion from the buyer/renter perspective, including relevant risk analysis.

No. Mashurah does not operate as a real estate broker or guide clients toward specific properties for commissions.

Our role is strictly to provide a real estate advisory opinion on the ad you are considering, analyzing core risks and observations to help you make a clearer decision.