• protect the interest of his client, the Seller, at all times and these interests should outweigh all other considerations except of course issues of legality;
  • inform the seller of the conveyancing procedure and keep the seller informed of the progress of the transaction;
  • advise the seller on the content of the Offer to Purchase, especially regarding suspensive conditions;
  • advise the seller on the cancellation of his bond , any penalties, notice periods and other administrative charges which may affect the settlement figure;
  • obtain the seller’s instruction before issuing any guarantees in respect of the transaction;
  • do everything in his power to register the transaction on or as close as possible to the date agreed to in the offer to purchase;
  • advise the seller on his obligations in terms of the offer to purchase, so as to ensure that the transfer is not delayed;
  • meet with the seller to explain, as well as sign the necessary documentation in order to conclude the transaction;
  • prepare the deeds for lodgement with care , so as to minimise the risk of rejection of the documentation by the Deeds Office;
  • inform the seller of the transfer on the day of registration;
  • account to the seller for finances relating to the transaction within two days after registration.