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When youâre buying or selling a property, choosing the right solicitor can make or break the entire process. While itâs tempting to opt for the cheapest or most convenient option, itâs a decision that often comes back to haunt people.
As estate agents at Keystone, weâve seen firsthand how poor solicitor choices can cause unnecessary stress, delays, and even financial loss.
Hereâs why selecting the right solicitor is so crucialâand what we do to help you get it right from the start.
The Cost of the Wrong Choice: A Cautionary Tale
We understand that many sellers and buyers are trying to keep costs down. Cheap, online-only solicitors may seem appealing, but too often, the initial savings lead to far bigger headaches later on.
Take this example: One of our recent clients instructed an online solicitor they found through a comparison website. From day one, communication was a problem. Emails went unansweredânot just ours, but those from the buyerâs solicitor too. Weeks passed with little progress, causing mounting frustration for all parties involved.
Whatâs more, when they did respond, they demonstrated little understanding of the local area. For instance, they raised unnecessary enquiries about radon gasâa well-documented issue in Flintshire with clear solutionsâneedlessly worrying their client and delaying the process further. By the time the seller decided to switch solicitors, theyâd already lost weeks, paid fees to the original solicitor, and were now paying again for someone new.
Sadly, this isnât an isolated case. In other instances, poor solicitors have:
⢠Failed to chase critical paperwork, holding up chains.
⢠Provided incorrect or overly cautious advice, panicking clients unnecessarily.
⢠Lacked familiarity with local regulations, creating avoidable hurdles.
Why Local Solicitors Make the Difference
A reliable solicitor with local expertise is worth their weight in gold. At Keystone, weâve built relationships with three trusted local solicitors who:
⢠Know the local market and common issues like radon gas in Flintshire, so they donât waste time on irrelevant enquiries.
⢠Respond promptly to communicationâwhether itâs from us, the other sideâs solicitors, or you.
⢠Understand our âSale Readyâ process, streamlining the transaction for a faster, smoother outcome.
With a solicitor whoâs aligned with your agent and fully onboard with our systems, everyone is working together towards one goal: getting you moving quickly, stress-free, and with no surprises.
Our Solution: The âSale Readyâ Advantage
To give you the smoothest possible experience, weâve created our Sale Ready service. The moment you instruct us, we organise the property searches, immediately. We also ask you to instruct solicitors and fill in all the necessary paperwork. This proactive step can shave weeks off the transaction process once a buyer is found, significantly reducing delays.
Whatâs more, you wonât need to lift a finger. Your dedicated Keystone consultant will:
⢠Provide weekly updates from both solicitors, ensuring youâre always informed.
⢠Manage communication and resolve any issues promptly on your behalf.
Weâre so committed to this level of service that itâs even written into our service agreementâgiving you complete peace of mind that every detail is being handled professionally and efficiently.
The Right Solicitor for the Right Client
If youâre a busy professional juggling work, family, and lifeâs demands, the last thing you need is to chase down an unresponsive solicitor. You deserve a team that takes care of the details, keeps you informed, and ensures the process runs like clockwork.
At Keystone, we target clients like youâpeople who value their time and want an agent to take the hassle out of moving. Thatâs why weâre so passionate about working with solicitors who share our values of efficiency, expertise, and clear communication.
When you choose us, youâre not just choosing an estate agent. Youâre choosing a team thatâs built to deliverâand that includes connecting you with the very best solicitors to get the job done.
Ready to Move? Letâs Do It Right.
Avoid the pitfalls of a poor solicitor. Let us introduce you to one of our trusted partners who will work seamlessly alongside us to make your sale or purchase smooth, stress-free, and successful.
Your move matters. Letâs get it right from day one.
Contact us today on 01244 836636 to learn more about how we can make your move happen.
