There is no set time for this. The EA generally changes it to SA when they feel sure that the sale is going to proceed.
Have you organised a solicitor & is the ball rolling on the buying process? A booking deposit means nothing legally as it can be cancelled & returned.
Speak to the EA & make sure there are no more viewings & ask that it be updated to SA.
true enoughThe property is still for sale until it is sold. "Sale Agreed" is a meaningless status as nothing is agreed until contracts are signed etc.
The EA is talking through his hat. Either a property is "sold" or "for sale"... they dont officially mark sales 'agreed' on the websites until contracts get exchanged.
Or "Sold subject to contract".I think the Brits tend to favour "Under Offer" which is the real situation. BTW, if a stupid "Sale Agreed" sign stops potential buyers making a higher offer, isn't the EA failing in their duty to the vendor? "Under Offer" to me seems to invite higher offers, "Sale Agreed" prevents them.