Selling a house without an Estate Agent

Estate Agents can charge as much as 2% commission – so getting one to sell your house could leave you with a bill for four or five thousand euro. The more expensive the house – the bigger the fee (usually). Do you really need an estate agent to sell a house? Legally – no.  The [...]

Comments Off

Curtain Twitchers or Private Investigators?

Irish house buyers are now employing private investigators and specialist agencies to investigate their future new neighbours . The prospective buyers can have things checked out like -  whether they have criminal records to whether they are fond of throwing late-night parties. The managing director of a company which offers the vetting service says that [...]

No Comments

Is your Auctioneer or Estate Agent Qualified?

In Ireland entry into the practices of auctioneering and estate agency is currently governed by the Auctioneers and House Agents Acts of 1947, 1967 and 1973. The legislation provides for the licensing of auctioneers and for a fine of up to just €635 for any person convicted of representing himself as an auctioneer without a [...]

Comments Off

Choosing an Estate Agent or Auctioneer to Sell your House

Many hosue sellers  choose to sell with the assistance of an estate agent / auctioneer  because it can be  more convenient, and can sometimes be  more effective, than selling privately. Good agents have a wide net of prospective buyers, and know how to promote your home  You should choose  an agent with the following factors [...]

No Comments