What do Estate Agents do?

In broad terms, “Agent” may refer to one who acts for, or in the place of, another, by authority from him; one entrusted with the business of another.

An estate agent is a person or business that arranges the selling, renting or management of property/properties, and other buildings or land. An agent that specialises in renting is often called a letting or management agent.

A reputable estate agent will sell or rent a property on your behalf, negotiating between buyers and sellers and dealing with the related paperwork and legislation. The property vendor will discuss a potential property value with the estate agent and then an advertisement will be placed displaying the agreed asking price. Potential buyers will go through the estate agent to arrange viewings and when a buyer has been found, the agent will negotiate the price, deal with solicitors and take the sale to its final conclusion.

Who are Solicitors?

Solicitors are lawyers who traditionally deal with any legal matter including conducting proceedings in courts.

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