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Acknowledgement (to seller) from EA after completion?

QTPie
QTPie Posts: 1,373 Forumite
in House buying, renting & selling
Maybe an odd question, but this is the first house that we have sold... completed middle of last week and not a word from our Estate Agent - nothing. Not sure what I was expecting, but...

The EA's fees were paid directly out of the proceeds of the sale by the Solicitor: so I guess they got their money and that's that.... just seems odd to me (no "congratulations on your sale" or anything). I guess that is a "nice-ity" and EAs have no time for those.

QT
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  • bootalishus
    bootalishus Posts: 106 Forumite
    hi
    no they wont bother contacting you - they have your money and thats all they want. I did say to my husband when we have moved in the past it would be nice if the sent you a welcome to your new home card a maybe a bunch of flowers - low outlay to them but I am sure it would go a long way to you recommending them to someone else or using them yourself again.
    Congrats on the move - its hard work isnt it!!
  • pawpurrs
    pawpurrs Posts: 3,910 Forumite
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    When I was an agent I sent flowers and a card to both buyers and sellers on completion.
    Pawpurrs x ;)
  • cattie
    cattie Posts: 8,844 Forumite
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    I've only ever had one estate agent congratulate me after a house sale.It was the first time I ever sold & It was a small independent, sited just around the corner from the house & he came round on day of move with a good luck in your new home card & gave me a peck on the cheek.

    Like bootalishus, I've always thought it would be a nice touch if all agents had it in them to be so thoughtful to send a good luck in your new home card, especially after they've made a few thousand out of your sale.

    Good luck in your new home, if you have one!
    The bigger the bargain, the better I feel.

    I should mention that there's only one of me, don't confuse me with others of the same name.
  • pawpurrs
    pawpurrs Posts: 3,910 Forumite
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    Did he fancy you Cattie?
    Pawpurrs x ;)
  • googler
    googler Posts: 16,103 Forumite
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    "gave me a peck on the cheek"

    Totally outwith the bounds of professionalism, IMHO....
  • FilthyLuka
    FilthyLuka Posts: 279 Forumite
    and catties a big bloke an'all ;-)
  • QTPie
    QTPie Posts: 1,373 Forumite
    Ok so I am not completely mad for thinking it is odd that there was no contact at all... ok, I may have been overly optimistic :rotfl: (I guess I am an "old fashioned gal", but this isn't an "old fashioned world")

    We are renting at the moment (actually renting back where we sold!): taking our time before buying again (not a lot on the market that I actually like...).

    QT
  • princessamy86
    princessamy86 Posts: 4,889 Forumite
    That's sad to read QTPie, I always call people on completion day just to say congrats. I don't send flowers or a card cos I'd have to pay for them!! Also, I think that towards the end of the sale I mostly end up speaking to vendors non stop, would be a bit weird to just not say anything at the end of it all. Maybe some people are just a bit rude! Haha would draw the line at a peck on the cheek tho methinks.
    Scar tissue that I wish you saw, sarcastic mister know it all, close your eyes and I'll kiss you cause with the birds I'll share this lonely view.
  • googler
    googler Posts: 16,103 Forumite
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    Flowers - OTT, could be misinterpreted. Likewise a peck on the cheek.

    Wine/Spirits - Inappropriate for teetotallers.

    A simple thank-you card to those leaving, and a new home card to those arriving would seem the best choice to me. Or a Thank You phone call.
  • pawpurrs
    pawpurrs Posts: 3,910 Forumite
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    Flowers OTT? I thought it was a nice touch......Just with a note saying I wish you every happiness in your new home, from the team at xxxx
    Pawpurrs x ;)
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