2218ASeizure and sale order—appointment of real estate agent

2218A Seizure and sale order—appointment of real estate agent (1) For rule 2218 (2), an enforcement officer may appoint a real estate agent (a) after— (i) seeking expressions of interest from real estate agents to market the land and conduct the sale; and (ii) considering any expressions of interest received, and the qualifications and experience of an agent who expresses an interest; or (b) from a panel established under subrule (2). (2) The sheriff may establish a panel of real estate agents with appropriate qualifications and experience to market and sell land Rule 2219 (3) For subrule (2), the sheriff must— (a) call for expressions of interest from real estate agents who wish to be included on the panel; and (b) may arrange for enforcement officers to appoint agents from the panel— (i) on rotation; or (ii) because the agent’s business is concentrated in the area where land to be sold is situated; or (iii) for any other reason the sheriff considers relevant. (4) An expression of interest from a real estate agent must include the agent’s fees or other remuneration, and the agent’s proposed arrangements, for the marketing and sale of land under this rule.