How does this selling houses malarkey work?

[mrsleomcgary]

I'm a first time seller, a bit clueless and don't want to let on to my agent or solicitor lol!

We accepted an offer two weeks ago, all been agreed in writing. Buyer doesn't appear to be having a survey done and has had our refreshed home report (showing no issues you wouldn't expect when buying a building over 100 years old) for a week and we've heard nothing so we're cautiously optimistic that they're happy with it. Date of entry has been agreed for 2nd September. They've nothing to sell and are cash buyers, we're buying my mums house and are beyond desperate to move so no chains on either side.

When we bought this place we were first time buyers and things may have changed since but I seem to remember speaking to our solicitor about once a week (about what i dont know!) and signing the contracts about a week before we got the keys. When I last spoke with the solicitors they said they'd be in touch when there was an update but I'm now stressing that I'm not hearing anything though I suppose that's a good thing lol!

Can anyone fill me in on what's going on in the background?

[YvyB]

Just ask your estate agent for an update. That's what you're paying them for!

[mrsleomcgary]

Yes,returned the forms a few days after we accepted the offer so suppose the searches are getting done now.