the right steps to take in selling a property - Hall Real Estate
the right steps to take in selling a property - Hall Real Estate
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UNDERSTANDING THE SOLE<br />
AUTHORITY TO SELL DOCUMENT<br />
The Authority is structured <strong>to</strong> afford sellers protection from claims for double commission and allows <strong>the</strong> appo<strong>in</strong>ted estate<br />
agent time <strong>in</strong> which <strong>to</strong> market <strong>the</strong> <strong>property</strong> correctly, <strong>the</strong>reby ensur<strong>in</strong>g that <strong>the</strong> <strong>property</strong> achieves <strong>the</strong> maximum sell<strong>in</strong>g<br />
price accord<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> prevail<strong>in</strong>g market conditions.<br />
It is a common concern of sellers that sign<strong>in</strong>g an Authority with a company precludes o<strong>the</strong>r estate agencies from sell<strong>in</strong>g<br />
<strong>the</strong> <strong>property</strong>. It is a policy of <strong>Hall</strong> <strong>Real</strong> <strong>Estate</strong> <strong>to</strong> allow our estate agents <strong>to</strong> share list<strong>in</strong>gs with o<strong>the</strong>r selected estate agencies<br />
– we shall make every effort <strong>to</strong> ensure that <strong>the</strong> <strong>property</strong> is sold.<br />
CLAUSE 1 –<br />
CLAUSE 2 –<br />
CLAUSE 3 –<br />
CLAUSE 4 –<br />
CLAUSE 5 –<br />
CLAUSE 6 –<br />
CLAUSE 7 –<br />
The purchase price is determ<strong>in</strong>ed by you as <strong>the</strong> seller and should reflect<br />
<strong>the</strong> current market value of <strong>the</strong> <strong>property</strong>, which is determ<strong>in</strong>ed by what will<strong>in</strong>g and able purchasers would<br />
pay for <strong>the</strong> <strong>property</strong>. The value of a residential home is <strong>the</strong>refore not calculated accord<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> replacement,<br />
municipal or <strong>in</strong>surance values. It is <strong>the</strong> estate agent’s responsibility <strong>to</strong> <strong>in</strong>form you as <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> market, by<br />
means of a Comparative Market Analysis.<br />
Commission is calculated on <strong>the</strong> gross purchased price plus Value Added Tax. Commission is earned on<br />
<strong>the</strong> conclusion of a valid and b<strong>in</strong>d<strong>in</strong>g agreement of sale and <strong>the</strong> fulfillment of suspensive conditions<br />
conta<strong>in</strong>ed <strong>the</strong>re<strong>in</strong> (if any) and is payable on registration of transfer of <strong>the</strong> <strong>property</strong> <strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> name of <strong>the</strong><br />
purchaser.<br />
The agent is afforded protection <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> event of a seller sell<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> <strong>property</strong> dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> course of <strong>the</strong><br />
Authority, ei<strong>the</strong>r personally or through <strong>the</strong> services of ano<strong>the</strong>r estate agency and without <strong>the</strong> consent of<br />
<strong>Hall</strong> <strong>Real</strong> <strong>Estate</strong>. On <strong>the</strong> conclusion of <strong>the</strong> Authority and if <strong>the</strong> <strong>property</strong> rema<strong>in</strong>s unsold, <strong>the</strong> agent will<br />
supply you with a list of parties who expressed <strong>in</strong>terest <strong>in</strong> purchas<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> <strong>property</strong>. This list should be<br />
made available <strong>to</strong> any o<strong>the</strong>r estate agency, which subsequently markets <strong>the</strong> <strong>property</strong>, so as <strong>to</strong> avoid claims<br />
for double commission.<br />
The expiry date of <strong>the</strong> Authority which must be expressed as a calendar date.<br />
At <strong>the</strong> agent’s discretion, a “FOR SALE” board may be displayed on <strong>the</strong> <strong>property</strong> dur<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> course of<br />
<strong>the</strong> Authority.<br />
An opportunity is afforded <strong>to</strong> you <strong>in</strong> which <strong>to</strong> disclose any defects <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>property</strong> of which you may be<br />
aware. The clause fur<strong>the</strong>r stipulates that on <strong>the</strong> sale of <strong>the</strong> <strong>property</strong>, you will be required <strong>to</strong> provide <strong>the</strong><br />
purchaser with a Certificate of Compliance, regard<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> electrical <strong>in</strong>stallation on <strong>the</strong> premises.<br />
Should you not fully understand any of <strong>the</strong> clauses <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> Authority, please do not hesitate <strong>to</strong> ask <strong>the</strong> agent.<br />
Please remember that you, as <strong>the</strong> seller, will determ<strong>in</strong>e how quickly your <strong>property</strong> will sell and at what price. You will set<br />
<strong>the</strong> price, <strong>the</strong> terms and conditions – <strong>the</strong> agent will market <strong>the</strong> <strong>property</strong> accord<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> <strong>the</strong>se stipulations.<br />
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