Is it a good idea to change estate agents?

Is it a good idea to change estate agents?

An estate agent not performing is one of the key reasons that house sales falter. So the reality is you probably need to change your estate agent. That sounds like it should be simple, but sellers often find switching agents more complex than they first thought.

Can you swap estate agents?

In short, yes, it is and you can change estate agents – but you might be subject to a minimum tie-in period. In layman’s terms, a tie-in period is the minimum amount of time — usually measured in weeks — your estate agent has to market your house.

Do estate agents take back handers?

There’s no shortage of estate agents who take cash backhanders. It’s always been the case and always will be. The dark side of estate agency is not for the faint-hearted.

Do I have to pay estate agent fees if I pull out?

A If you withdraw from a sale, it is normal to be charged to cover the costs – such as advertising – that an agent has already incurred. And it is also normal to have to pay some or all of the estate agent’s commission but only if the contract you signed contained a “ready, willing and able purchaser” clause.

Can you use 2 estate agents?

Joint agency sets out the basis of instruction of two or more agents and in some circumstances the agreement is to share the fee. The best reason to instruct a joint agent is when two estate agents offer access to more than one market sector.