The Execution Process of Estate Agency Agreement by Electronic Means
According to the Estate Agents Practice (General Duties and Hong Kong Residential Properties) Regulation, when owners appoint estate agents to sell or lease their properties, they need to sign the Estate Agency Agreement for Sale of Residential Properties in Hong Kong (Form 3) or the Estate Agency Agreement for Leasing of Residential Properties in Hong Kong (Form 5).
Centaline Property offers electronic form services that break the limitations of time and distance, saving owners the time of having to visit a branch to sign documents. This service allows owners to submit forms 24/7, which improves the selling or leasing process in an efficient way.
When owners appoint Centaline Property to sell or lease their properties, our agents will send the electronic Estate Agency Agreement to the owners via system SMS. The owners only need to click on the link to the electronic form in the SMS, carefully read the content and terms of the agreement, then fill in their personal information and sign it to complete the execution process.
Q1.
After clicking the electronic form link via SMS, what do I need to do ?
You have to enter your mobile number to receive the verification code and input the code to login to the electronic form of the Estate Agency Agreement. After reviewing the content and terms of the agreement, please fill in your ID number and contact address, and proceed with the signing. Before submitting, please check the content of the form again on the preview page. Once confirmed to be correct, you can submit it to complete the execution process.
Q2.
What are the benefits of using "iAM Smart" to fill out the form?
If you choose to use "iAM Smart" to fill out the form, you only need to login to the "iAM Smart" mobile app and use the “e-ME” form filling function. The system will automatically populate your ID number and contact address into the electronic form. Simply verify the information and sign to complete the execution process, saving time on filling out the form.
Q3.
Can I keep the electronic form after completing the signing process?
Yes. After signing the form, you can download the signed document immediately or choose to receive the document via email.
