The Compliance Horror Story Every Estate Agent Needs to Hear

Estate agents love the thrill of the chase. Listings, negotiations, deals — that’s the fun bit.
Compliance? That’s the part that keeps everyone awake at night.

In this episode, Amy Shields, former estate agent turned Smart Compliance powerhouse, pulls back the curtain on the side of agency most people avoid until it’s too late. From AML pitfalls to the fines agents don’t believe they’ll ever get, to the uncomfortable truth that yes, prison is technically on the table… this conversation is a masterclass in what every agent should know but most never learn.

Amy’s journey from frontline agency to compliance expert is surprisingly relatable, surprisingly human, and occasionally absolutely terrifying. This episode should probably have been released on Halloween; the jump scares are real, and the consequences even more so.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll deal with compliance later,” listen to this before “later” becomes a very expensive word.