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I played "estate agent" today as real one didn't show

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  • terrierlady
    terrierlady Posts: 1,742 Forumite
    Take care especially if a lady doing viewings alone, make sure you have an escape exit, leave the back door slightly ajar and don't go into bedrooms first etc..... 99% of people are fine just the odd one out there, take care.
    my bark is worse than my bite!!!!!!!!
  • Drea
    Drea Posts: 9,892 Forumite
    I work for a property auction company and we do the viewings for a lot of the properties. One of our regular sellers does his own viewings though, but never shows up! So of course I get the phone calls pouring in.

    It's not fun, I wish people would just start doing what they say they will!
    Just because you made a mistake doesn't mean you are a mistake.
  • Zelie
    Zelie Posts: 773 Forumite
    terrierlady wrote: »
    Take care especially if a lady doing viewings alone, make sure you have an escape exit, leave the back door slightly ajar and don't go into bedrooms first etc..... 99% of people are fine just the odd one out there, take care.

    What a foolish comment. The buyers are perhaps plotting to murder an innocent neighbour and brought along their parents and family to help? :rolleyes:
  • Hector-The-Inspector_2
    Hector-The-Inspector_2 Posts: 92 Forumite
    Maybe the agent was standing on a 'shaky' chair somewhere , with a rope around their neck.
  • clutton_2
    clutton_2 Posts: 11,149 Forumite
    ""It's not fun, I wish people would just start doing what they say they will!"


    ditto
    ditto
    ditto

    i have just had 4 prospective tenants not show up - all in the same day .....
    sighs .......
  • Incisor
    Incisor Posts: 2,271 Forumite
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    terrierlady wrote: »
    Take care especially if a lady doing viewings alone, make sure you have an escape exit, leave the back door slightly ajar and don't go into bedrooms first etc..... 99% of people are fine just the odd one out there, take care.
    The viewers who come with an axe are alright though, because if the door swings shut, they will help you get out again.
    After the uprising of the 17th June The Secretary of the Writers Union
    Had leaflets distributed in the Stalinallee Stating that the people
    Had forfeited the confidence of the government And could win it back only
    By redoubled efforts. Would it not be easier In that case for the government
    To dissolve the people
    And elect another?
  • Strapped
    Strapped Posts: 8,158 Forumite
    paintpot wrote: »
    Sorry, I don't understand what you mean. :confused: The agent agreed to the appointment and they didn't show up.

    I was making a joke about how most estate agents only play at it. Sorry if it was too subtle.
    They deem him their worst enemy who tells them the truth. -- Plato
  • paintpot
    paintpot Posts: 764 Forumite
    Strapped wrote: »
    I was making a joke about how most estate agents only play at it. Sorry if it was too subtle.

    Oh I seeeeeeeeee :o I get it now :D

    Yes, I agree.
  • Rumin
    Rumin Posts: 2 Newbie
    Hi,
    Oh yes that will be too cool i want to wish you good luck. real estate

    Thanks that is very nice way.
  • DarkKnight28
    DarkKnight28 Posts: 13 Forumite
    What do EAs ACTUALLY do??

    IMO, they provide an advertising service, a contact service, print off some property particulars, rarely do their own viewings, and pass on bids. Oh and they drive the lcoal market prices up because they take 1-3% commission and its in their interests.

    You have more options than you think you know - sell the property yourself online, do your own particulars, do your own viewings (which will be better) and be open and welcoming for any bids (by email?). And save yourself some money.
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