Check Form 4 property entries and buyer commission
Read the buyer's agreement with its schedules. Check each property entry, agency relationship and commission arrangement before signing.
Estate Agents Authority
Prepare for your task
| Task | Information to have ready |
|---|---|
| Property schedule | Match each scheduled address to the viewing and appointment details. |
| Validity period | Read the actual start and expiry dates together with the form's validity-period note. |
| Commission schedules | Check the amount or calculation, payment trigger and relevant refund or other conditions. |
| Information and disclosures | Check provision of property information, agency relationships and disclosed interests; list unanswered questions. |
Scope and arrangements
- Form 4 is the purchaser's agency agreement for Hong Kong residential property. Its schedules form part of the agreement.
- Ask for an explanation of unclear commission or appointment terms; seek a solicitor's advice if questions remain.