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Seems some EA are switching tactics to get you in

Cat695
Cat695 Posts: 3,647 Forumite
in Debate House Prices & the Economy
I'm not saying this is dodgy or shouldn't be done as they are trying to save their jobs

But i have noticed 1 EA my way (wiltshire/Dorset) is removing all prices on rightmove and just adding POA

You can see previous prices when using propertybee (does that mean i get commision for advertising PB:D )

I guess it gets you ringing up and then they can hit you with all their selling tactics :rolleyes:
If you find yourself in a fair fight, then you have failed to plan properly


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  • Ian_Griffiths_Halifax
    Ian_Griffiths_Halifax Posts: 1,690 Forumite
    I make a point of never asking if it is a case of POA as you know already that it is too much.
    I am a Mortgage Consultant and don't like to be told what I can and can't put in a signature so long as it's legal and truthful.
  • hethmar
    hethmar Posts: 10,678 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Car Insurance Carver!
    Ive noticed that POA on houses/flats too - even new build.
  • Cat695
    Cat695 Posts: 3,647 Forumite
    Ian_Griffiths_Halifax wrote: »
    I make a point of never asking if it is a case of POA as you know already that it is too much.


    Yep same thoughts here, I just think why are they hiding the price

    I'm sure there are many more doing it or will be doing it soon
    If you find yourself in a fair fight, then you have failed to plan properly


    I've only ever been wrong once! and that was when I thought I was wrong but I was right
  • hethmar
    hethmar Posts: 10,678 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Car Insurance Carver!
    I think more likely they dont want to set a precedent for that road or whatever, so are hoping to interest you and will accept offers.
  • wymondham
    wymondham Posts: 6,356 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Mortgage-free Glee!
    This could blow up in their face, as many (me included) would just pass it by and look for one with a price.... If they can't be bothered to advertise the price, then why would anyone bother to find out, after all people usually try to avoid talking to estate agents? :D
  • hethmar
    hethmar Posts: 10,678 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Car Insurance Carver!
    wymondham - have you noticed locally nothing seems to be reduced at the moment? Even Victorian terraced are still being put up for over £200k in our road.
  • wymondham
    wymondham Posts: 6,356 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Mortgage-free Glee!
    hethmar wrote: »
    wymondham - have you noticed locally nothing seems to be reduced at the moment? Even Victorian terraced are still being put up for over £200k in our road.

    yep, reality has yet to sink in! Things will probably become obvious to most by Christmas though...
  • hethmar
    hethmar Posts: 10,678 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Combo Breaker Car Insurance Carver!
    On the positive side, it should put a stop to the planned 3000 new houses ;)
  • lostinrates
    lostinrates Posts: 55,283 Forumite
    I've been Money Tipped!
    Cat695 wrote: »
    I'm not saying this is dodgy or shouldn't be done as they are trying to save their jobs

    But i have noticed 1 EA my way (wiltshire/Dorset) is removing all prices on rightmove and just adding POA

    You can see previous prices when using propertybee (does that mean i get commision for advertising PB:D )

    I guess it gets you ringing up and then they can hit you with all their selling tactics :rolleyes:

    Do you mind saying which agent it is?
  • wymondham
    wymondham Posts: 6,356 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Photogenic Mortgage-free Glee!
    hethmar wrote: »
    On the positive side, it should put a stop to the planned 3000 new houses ;)

    Rumour has it this won't go ahead anyway!!
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