Estate Agent Contracts: FAQs and Expert Advice

There is a large regional variation in charges by Estate Agents, most of whom will charge between 1 and 2 %, which may or may not include out of pocket expenses, depending upon the type of Agents and the contract that you are entering into. 

This depends on the sole agency contract you signed with your original estate agent. Carefully read through the contract and make sure that you know what the result of using another agent will be. Often, sole agency contracts mean that you would end up having to pay your fees twice, once to the original agency and once again to the other agency you employ.

You could certainly use an Online Estate Agent if you have read through the contract and are happy with what will happen if you do so. There really is no difference in using an Online Agent and a traditional agent when it comes to this situation.