chicadeb
05-01-2010, 02:36 PM
Hi,
A few questions about the steps to selling a property...
1) is it relatively easy to sell a property without using an agent or solicitor?
2) once a buyer is found, what are the normal steps that are taken - a) ask for a deposit to take it off the market, b) both sign a purchase contract, c) organise a date for completion?
3) should the deposit be keep in an escrow account? If so, how can this be arranged and via who? Or is it normal for the seller to keep the money in their account?
4) for a property selling for €214,000, what would be a suitable amount for the deposit?
5) are there standard purchase contract and deposit documents that can be found on the internet that a private seller can use?
Many thanks
A few questions about the steps to selling a property...
1) is it relatively easy to sell a property without using an agent or solicitor?
2) once a buyer is found, what are the normal steps that are taken - a) ask for a deposit to take it off the market, b) both sign a purchase contract, c) organise a date for completion?
3) should the deposit be keep in an escrow account? If so, how can this be arranged and via who? Or is it normal for the seller to keep the money in their account?
4) for a property selling for €214,000, what would be a suitable amount for the deposit?
5) are there standard purchase contract and deposit documents that can be found on the internet that a private seller can use?
Many thanks