Estate agents play a critical role in most residential property transactions. They manage the complete process, balancing the needs of both sellers and buyers, while liaising with solicitors and fellow agents.
With their experience, estate agents can anticipate and address challenges that might otherwise impede a sale, safeguarding both their clients’ interests and their own commissions and reputations.
Typical issues include missing documentation for property alterations, such as planning permissions or building regulations, lack of landlord consent for alterations in leasehold properties, and flawed RICS surveys. A proactive agent can identify these hurdles in advance, facilitating a smoother transaction process.
Regarding structural engineering and property condition at the point of sale, SERL possess practical experience with common issues that can assist both new estate agents acquiring skills and seasoned professionals in need of an update.
This article covers the reasons why a property might require a a Structural Engineer’s Report and helpful suggestions on those points. Read more>