Macleod & MacCallum Estate Agents achieve an Inverness first!

We are delighted to congratulate Janette Dillon, our Property manager and Emily Barclay, one of our Sales Negotiators, on gaining the Scottish Property Centre Property Practice qualification.  They are first agents in Inverness to earn the qualification, which is a fantastic achievement.

The Property Practice qualification was created and run in conjunction with The Law Society of Scotland and other relevant bodies and is a unique qualification offered to Solicitor Estate Agency firms and is the first of its kind in the UK.  It is designed to help Solicitor Estate Agents adhere to the best possible practice and to maximise their knowledge of the industry, client service, client care, and ethics. As this qualification is the first of its kind in the UK it places those who have achieved the certification ahead of the potential UK wide Estate Agent regulations which are expected to be introduced later this year.

At the moment, there is no requirement for an Estate Agent to have a formal qualification in estate agency, but we believe in helping our Teams be the best in their field and this achievement by Janette and Emily is a further demonstration of our commitment to providing the best possible service for our clients.  All Solicitor Estate Agents are currently governed by the Law Society of Scotland and their Practice Rules, but non-Solicitor agents do not have such formal regulation, although those that are members of the Property Ombudsman Scheme are required to follow their Code of Practice.  Unfortunately, some agents are not regulated by either body..

Janette and Emily are now part of a select few suitable qualified Estate Agents in the Highlands, ensuring our Property team continues to offer the best possible service to our clients.  Our local knowledge, along with a combined total of almost 30 year’s experience in the industry, together with our attention to detail and expertise in all aspects of marketing and selling, set us apart from many other Agents.

As Solicitor Estate Agents, we can also provide our clients with in-house Conveyancing and legal advice, ensuring a timely, smooth and hopefully trouble free transaction.

If you are thinking about selling or would just like to have a chat, why not give Janette or Emily a call in our Property Department on 01463 235559, and they will be very happy to help you.