Buying a HIP From An Estate Agent

Buying a HIP From An Estate Agent

• Offer a Free Home Information Pack - Then simple raise the commission level to Pay For It.
• Offer a Free Home Information Pack - But if you leave, they will charge you under the clause 'You will pay any reasonable marketing expenses'. Expect a bill for £500 to £1000.
• You may NOT be able to use multiple Estate Agents - You will be tied.
• You may NOT be able to sell privately, thus pay £1000s in commission.
• The Agent will own the Home Information Pack, so you will not be able to transfer it to another Agent. The Home Information Pack will have the Estate Agents logo and name printed on it.
• You pay for the HIP at an inflated cost - Agents make large commission on every HIP they sell.
• If you change agent, you will need to pay for another HIP, at another inflated price
• Offer delayed payment. However the Home Information Pack will cost even more, normally £500 to £700.