Seller representation · Explained plainly
One clear fee.
A considered sale.
Our commission pays for the work of representing a home properly: preparing its position, introducing the right buyers, coordinating viewings and carrying the conversation through to an agreed transaction.
What the fee covers
Representation from first edit to agreed sale.
The fee is tied to one joined-up mandate. The exact scope, duration, exclusivity and payment terms are written into the mandate before work begins.
Positioning the home
A grounded view of price, audience, comparable supply and the story the property can credibly tell.
Preparing the presentation
Editorial direction, essential property information and a focused presentation for public or discreet circulation.
Finding qualified interest
Introductions through the appropriate Silver Sands channels, with buyer context considered before a viewing is arranged.
Managing the conversation
Viewing coordination, feedback, offer communication and practical alignment between owner and buyer.
Coordinating the path forward
Transaction coordination with the owner’s and buyer’s independent legal, tax and other professional advisers.
Illustrative example
The arithmetic should never be mysterious.
Illustration only. Applicable taxes, government charges and independent third-party costs are additional. Your signed mandate is the definitive agreement.
Kept separate
Costs that remain independent.
Government duties, registration fees, statutory charges and applicable taxes.
Legal opinions, title certification, tax advice, technical surveys and other independent professional services.
Repairs, staging, specialist production or paid media agreed outside the standard mandate.
Questions before an engagement
Before a mandate is signed.
What is the buyer advisory fee?
The existing Silver Sands model states a 1% buyer advisory fee, alongside 1% seller representation. Confirm the applicable fee, scope and payment terms in your written engagement before proceeding. Taxes and independent professional costs are separate.
When does the 1% structure apply?
It is offered for accepted, clear-titled resale properties under our standard seller mandate. We review the home, documentation, intended timing and representation scope before accepting a mandate.
Is the property always publicly listed?
No. Some homes benefit from broad editorial exposure; others are better shared through considered private introductions. The agreed route is written into the brief.
Are professional and government costs included?
No. Independent legal, tax, technical and valuation advice, government charges and applicable taxes remain separate so each professional remains accountable for their own work.
Can the scope differ for a complex property?
Yes. If a home needs work outside the standard mandate, that scope and any fee are discussed and agreed in writing before it is commissioned.
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