Home Information Packs (HIPs) - Proposition for Independent Estate Agents

Our Home Information Pack service to Estate Agents is simply based on quality of service and price.
The Smart Step Motive is based on supporting local business relationships between estate agents, solicitors and surveyors.
We understand most agents want to use local surveyors and solicitors. By supporting the nomination of preferred Home Inspectors and Solicitors we are also supporting the existing reciprocal local relationships that provide the best personal local service to customers.



What we do.

Make your HIP our No 1 priority, sourcing searches and DEA’s and home indpectors in-house and from across the market.

Allow nomination of preferred Home Inspector

Allow nomination of preferred solicitor

Provide a simple transparent pricing structure

Provide regular updates on progress



What we don't do.

Try to sell other services to your client (without your permission)

Undertake conveyancing work that would prejudice local reciprocal arrangements

Pay referral fees or commission for business introduction

 

Home Information Packs (HIPs) - Independent Estate Agents


Estate agents are going to be at the sharp end of the business in terms of getting a Home Information Pack prepared for a client. A property will not be able to be marketed until the Home Information Pack is available and not unsurprisingly, many agents are concerned that this could introduce unacceptable delay.

If the seller is also committed to paying in the region of £500-£600 up front for a Home Information Pack then some agents are worried that this will reduce the number of houses coming onto the market.

The National Association of Estate Agents has expressed support for the Governments intended aim of improving the home buying and selling process, but has been less enthusiastic about Home Information Packs.

Our solution

Agents

Enhance your income with:
Offer your clients:

• Professional HIP prepared by Professionals
• Quick and hassle free turnaround

Advantages of using Smart Step:

• You can use our professional DEA panel (2 days turnaround) or use your own
• Communicate online with any of the parties to maximise speed and efficiency
• HIP copies are branded to your agency  (White Label Service)

Conveyancing:
Smart Step has a panel of solicitors who work very closely with us in providing you the cheapest price and pay you a commission. Call to find out more
It's simple! Take the Smart Step Today……..