How do I verify an estate agent is who he says he is?

nilim

About to fork over a lot of money and I'd like to be sure it's all above board before hand. I have no reason to doubt - am just cautious by nature with this stuff.

In particular, that the agent has the right to let the place...

Suggestions appreciated.

johnnyskeleton

Call.into their office and meet them there maybe? Get a receipt on headed paper?

Cathmandooo

Search for them on the Property Services Regulatory Authority Register

http://www.psr.ie/website/npsra/npsraweb.nsf/page/publicregister-reg-of-propserv-prov-en

Open the pdf of current licence holders and do a search for them

Graces7

Cathmandooo wrote: »

Search for them on the Property Services Regulatory Authority Register

http://www.psr.ie/website/npsra/npsraweb.nsf/page/publicregister-reg-of-propserv-prov-en

Open the pdf of current licence holders and do a search for them

That they are not listed there just means they are not registered in eg Ireland. And does not guarantee their probity if they are.

I dealt with an honest one who was not listed as he simply is not a member. r

antoinolachtnai

Graces7 wrote: »

That they are not listed there just means they are not registered in eg Ireland. And does not guarantee their probity if they are.

I dealt with an honest one who was not listed as he simply is not a member. r

'Membership' is not optional though. An estate agent must be registered.

notharrypotter

antoinolachtnai wrote: »

'Membership' is not optional though. An estate agent must be registered.

Curious. Source?

antoinolachtnai

http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2011/act/40/enacted/en/print#sec28

notharrypotter

antoinolachtnai wrote: »

http://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2011/act/40/enacted/en/print#sec28

Thanks