To those selling in these difficult times Part Deux. AKA sellers support network!

not_loaded

rose_tinted wrote: »

Have you got to the stage of being a bit fed up when people view yours. I have been to a couple of houses and the vendors really couldn't have cared less. Or that is how they came across :0)

We’ve certainly begun to feel a bit jaded when we get ‘yet another’ viewing. That must upset people on here looking for viewings, but to date all of our viewings have come to nothing and it’s hard not to suspect it’s ‘another’ waste of time.

To date we’ve had a complete dreamer offering like crazy when not proceedable at all, and two buyers who offered, haggled and then did absolutely nothing to get on with the purchase. It’s a mystery to me what these people are up to.

rose_tinted wrote: »

With two LO's I'm finding it hard to keep the house looking at its best. How much notice does the EA give u before a viewing? Sorry for all the daft questions.

My tip (buried deep in these pages!) is to have a box or crate for each room. In that box you keep the things you don’t want showing during viewings, like squished toothpaste, wrung out flannel, etc. For the master bedroom it’s mostly makeup tubes and potions etc. When clearing up for the viewing the box is easily stashed in a nearby cupboard. A quick hoover and we’re ready. About fortnightly I do all the glass and mirrors to perfection.

craig86 wrote: »

…If it was me, I probably wouldn't offer to pay the stamp duty at first, but would use as a way to increase a buyer's offer (e.g. if a buyer offers £145k, ask if they'll go up to £148k, say, if you pay the stamp duty).

Good idea, but maybe offer to pay half the SD? It’s still a sizeable chunk of money. Also do not pay it ahead of completion. Pay when you’ve moved!

PottyHouse wrote: »

…((If someone rings the EA after 1pm on a Friday for a viewing the next day I am dubious as to whether they are a timewaster - would you say most offers / decisions on homes are made by the middle of the week ??? so why someone would ring last thing on a Friday I don't know (I always have in my head they are just passing and want a nose or have nothing else planned !!!) ??? ))
The Buyer we are waiting on (just had 2nd viewing) gave us a whole week's notice so I knew they were serious.

I suppose they may have built a ‘hit list’ of houses to view, and short list the best ones towards the end of the week?

Round here sellers are getting very bullish with their asking prices. We’re beginning to look very cheap now. With 4-beds in short supply I’m wondering whether to stick 5k on that will just come off anyway. Currently we’d rather just hold on for someone who appreciates our house, and try to keep close to our asking.

craig86

PottyHouse wrote: »

((If someone rings the EA after 1pm on a Friday for a viewing the next day I am dubious as to whether they are a timewaster - would you say most offers / decisions on homes are made by the middle of the week ??? so why someone would ring last thing on a Friday I don't know (I always have in my head they are just passing and want a nose or have nothing else planned !!!) ??? ))

The Buyer we are waiting on (just had 2nd viewing) gave us a whole week's notice so I knew they were serious.

PottyHouse - I can't say I agree with that. Why does someone wanting to view the next day mean they're a time-waster, whereas someone giving a week's notice mean they're a serious buyer? Surely you could argue that the person wanting to view the next day was keen and wanting to proceed really quickly, whereas the person giving a week's notice either wasn't really bothered or wasn't proceedable.

Maybe soemone was just looking at houses on the internet on Friday during their lunch break, saw a house they liked, and wanted to view it at the weekend while it's light rather than on an evening when it would be dark.

I only say that because I have done the same thing myself (ask to view the next day). I would never ask to view a house unless I thought there was a chance I would be interested in buying it. Maybe some people are that sad, but the last thing I want to spend my weekend doing is looking around other people's houses, especially if I know beforehand that I can't/won't make an offer.

PottyHouse_2

craig86 wrote: »

PottyHouse - I can't say I agree with that. Why does someone wanting to view the next day mean they're a time-waster, whereas someone giving a week's notice mean they're a serious buyer? Surely you could argue that the person wanting to view the next day was keen and wanting to proceed really quickly, whereas the person giving a week's notice either wasn't really bothered or wasn't proceedable.

Hi Craig, my words were "dubious as to whether they were a timewaster" .... it was just my opinion and I don't judge all viewers the same!!

In this game you get all sorts of people crossing your doorstep .... some of them are timewasters, some not but until you have let them into your home and got the feedback you never know !!!!

Thats my opinion about viewings for my home - everyone else will have their own opinion as do you !!

.... I would say as a potential Buyer myself I have never rang an EA late on Friday afternoon asking to view the next day !!! I check Rightmove all the time - what's so special about a Friday lunchtime ??!!!!

PottyHouse_2

not_loaded wrote: »

We’ve certainly begun to feel a bit jaded when we get ‘yet another’ viewing. That must upset people on here looking for viewings, but to date all of our viewings have come to nothing and it’s hard not to suspect it’s ‘another’ waste of time.

Hi NotLoaded - how long have you been on the market now ???

P.S Great tip about the crate hideaway !!

craig86

PottyHouse wrote: »

Hi, thats fine Craig, was just my opinion and I don't judge all viewers the same!!

In this game you get all sorts of people crossing your doorstep .... some of them are timewasters, some not but until you have let them into your home and got the feedback you never know !!!!

Thats my opinion about viewings for my home - everyone else will have their own opinion as do you !!

.... I would say as a potential Buyer myself I have never rang an EA late on Friday afternoon asking to view the next day !!! I check Rightmove all the time - what's so special about a Friday lunchtime ??!!!!

Nothing special about Friday. I usually book viewings on a Monday after looking at Rightmove over the weekend. I was just pointing out that I have previously called an EA on a Friday and asked to view the next day, but I would never ask to view a house that I knew I wasn't interested in (although clearly you need to see a house before you decide whether you want to make an offer).

However, I'm sure some viewings are just a waste of time - clearly some people have nothing better to do. Having never sold a house I can't comment on that, but I don't envy you - selling a house sounds horrible. Good luck to you all!

PottyHouse_2

craig86 wrote: »

Nothing special about Friday. I usually book viewings on a Monday after looking at Rightmove over the weekend. I was just pointing out that I have previously called an EA on a Friday and asked to view the next day, but I would never ask to view a house that I knew I wasn't interested in (although clearly you need to see a house before you decide whether you want to make an offer).

However, I'm sure some viewings are just a waste of time - clearly some people have nothing better to do. Having never sold a house I can't comment on that, but I don't envy you - selling a house sounds horrible. Good luck to you all!

Hi again, after seeing some pretty horrible stuff on these Forums I try not to take things personally - my views were not personal to you !!

Yep, selling a house/home is pretty tough but one of those things we have to go through if we want to move home ! ..... Renting seems an easier option (but looking on this Forum again, not all the time!) but buying/renting is down to personal choice or opportunity !?

PottyHouse_2

PottyHouse wrote: »

Waiting for feedback on 2nd viewing, it was 100% positive but don't want to count chickens ...... plus bonus viewing straight after by a sold couple .... they were very guarded, I could not read them at all so that will be interesting feedback !!!

- Still waiting for 2nd viewing feedback ................

- Bonus viewing " house too small " - damn cheek .... its a BIG 3 bed semi !! go and buy a 4 bed then !!!!

- Got another viewing booked for Thursday ..... (not on the market yet - well we'll give it a go !!!)

rose_tinted

PottyHouse wrote: »

- Still waiting for 2nd viewing feedback ................

- Bonus viewing " house too small " - damn cheek .... its a BIG 3 bed semi !! go and buy a 4 bed then !!!!

- Got another viewing booked for Thursday ..... (not on the market yet - well we'll give it a go !!!)

Hi Potty house
How often do u contact the EA about your house? They seem to be getting u plently of viewings. I want a few viewers lol

rose_tinted

not_loaded wrote: »

We’ve certainly begun to feel a bit jaded when we get ‘yet another’ viewing. That must upset people on here looking for viewings, but to date all of our viewings have come to nothing and it’s hard not to suspect it’s ‘another’ waste of time.

To date we’ve had a complete dreamer offering like crazy when not proceedable at all, and two buyers who offered, haggled and then did absolutely nothing to get on with the purchase. It’s a mystery to me what these people are up to.

My tip (buried deep in these pages!) is to have a box or crate for each room. In that box you keep the things you don’t want showing during viewings, like squished toothpaste, wrung out flannel, etc. For the master bedroom it’s mostly makeup tubes and potions etc. When clearing up for the viewing the box is easily stashed in a nearby cupboard. A quick hoover and we’re ready. About fortnightly I do all the glass and mirrors to perfection.

Good idea, but maybe offer to pay half the SD? It’s still a sizeable chunk of money. Also do not pay it ahead of completion. Pay when you’ve moved!

I suppose they may have built a ‘hit list’ of houses to view, and short list the best ones towards the end of the week?

Round here sellers are getting very bullish with their asking prices. We’re beginning to look very cheap now. With 4-beds in short supply I’m wondering whether to stick 5k on that will just come off anyway. Currently we’d rather just hold on for someone who appreciates our house, and try to keep close to our asking.

Good tip thanks for that if we ever get anyone to view

xtra_time

rose_tinted wrote: »

Hi Potty house
How often do u contact the EA about your house? They seem to be getting u plently of viewings. I want a few viewers lol

Me too after you :rotfl: