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

sundin13

vet8 wrote: »

Why are they wasting my time, their time, the EA's time viewing properties which are clearly way outside their price range?

To be fair, the EA are probably encouraging them.

We asked the EA about a property 30k over budget, and said it wasn't worth wasting the vendors time viewing if they weren't willing to drop significantly. The EA said 'I always recommend people to go and have a look'.
We went, and when the EA rang for feedback we said "We loved it, but we wouldn't be able to offer more than 30k under asking price", which the EA made clear was too low.

Week later, the EA is on the phone saying "where's the offer?". I say "Ok, I wasn't going to bother, but as you've rung me up about it - here's the offer. 30k under asking price". Guess what the vendor says - "No. Too low". And that vendor is probably sitting at home tonight complaining about us wasting his time, just as you are!

That doesn't excuse the multiple visits and the extended stays though;)

mon1o

hi all!

well its all systems go for us - our buyers came yesterday and measured up for furniture etc still hoping for an exchange date of 1st june (our buyers want 28th may but my solicitor is on holidays so told them no chance).

Our survey has been done on our purchase and come back with no work needed whatsoever woohoo! valued at what we have agreed and mortgage offer letter will be sent out next thursday once ive signed the offer letter. our solicitor has been getting on with things so hopefully nothing will happen to jeapordise this purchase! im dying to hear the words 'exchange' but know we arent quite there yet. surely cant be far off now though......

hope everyone else has some good luck soon - it took us 3 years (on and off) to sell our house, we were always realistic with price going by the areas average and comparing against similar houses dropped price about 6 times in total but if the buyers arent there theres nothing you can do. stick with it.

Monica x

shebrett

GrandmaTumble wrote: »

Just had a phone call from EAs, 2 more viewings for the weekend. So why am I feeling so deflated? I think it's because I have no faith that these coming viewings will amount to anything.

It's not the lack of viewings that's the problem, it's the lack of any offer whatsoever. The 'problem' with our house (I think) is that the garden out the back is on a level higher than the actual house and you have to go up steps to access it. Also, there is no drive for parking so it's first come / first served with roadside parking. (although there is access to the back of the house via a throughroad for off-road parking) I can't think of anything else that would put people off, (the third bedroom is small but it is the same for most of the semis round here) So, would a wierd garden and no drive be enough to put people off? We've lived here 17 years, have recently had a new roof, new bathroom and kitchen, and the area we live in is pretty good (as good as inner city areas go!) for schools shopping etc.

Are we priced too high? Should we lower the price again? I'm getting desperate cos we need a quick sale

this is the link... w ww.rightmove.co.uk/property-for-sale/property-29342219.html (sorry, I'm new and can't do 'proper' links just yet)

Any and all honest opinions welcome, especially if I can do something about whatever criticism I get, thanks x

oh, it's my own guesswork that the problem is the garden and parking - the feedback we've had is a bit wishy washy.

Good luck everyone

GT x

Hi GT- I've been looking at homes for ages to buy something and I think the photos of your house don't do it justice. None of the photos show the height of the ceilings and therefore the rooms seem smaller than what they really are. Also the front of house photo would be better taken in sunlight rather than a grey day and best again to aim higher with the camera as it seems to be showing an empty section of the garden at the moment. Having said that, good luck with it, house looks well cared for which is something I always look at when I'm shopping around on rightmove.

Davesnave

sundin13 wrote: »

That doesn't excuse the multiple visits and the extended stays though;)

Sorry, but I think that in certain circumstances there can be grounds for those too.

Buying a particular house is a massive decision; it's not like purchasing a car or a washing machine, so it shouldn't be undertaken lightly, or in haste. Sometimes, just standing quietly in a place for a time will help with the deceptively simple question, "Is this for us?"

Naturally, agents and owners alike aren't always keen to encourage that kind of reflection, but if they did, maybe there would be less backing-out.

As you've suggested, in this financial climate, people engage in awkward mind-reading exercises, giving longer contact times where each tries to 'read' the other. In the not-too-distant past, many just went home, offered close to the asking price, and then prayed no one else would trump it!

Personally, I don't think either situation is great.:(

heygringo

Well, in reply to the overwhelming responce on here to my HIP question,

Zero, zilch, nothing, thanks chaps & chapesses ;)

I found the answer myself, erm! after SWMBO went on the web & told me & the answer is........... wait for it..............

how long does a HIP last?

• Until the home is sold, and if it's taken off the market for less than a year and then re-marketed, the same Pack may be used.

Read more: http://www.primelocation.com/hips/faq/#ixzz0n8JSMJZe

Well she is a smarty pants!

BeeJay

NEH

Not had a chance to catch up yet, been away.

Update on our situation, the other people that are with the same solicitors as us have dropped to a fixed price, we've decided to hold fire and see what this momentous day and government tomorrow bring...I think a number of people are waiting to see what happens to know what changes will affect them so maybe once things calm down a little people will get back into the buying way of things again...Optimist i know

jangor_2

Kittie, can I just ask if you are moving to actually be nearer your children? I am roughly the same age and my last son has just moved to Birmingham. I also have a son in Scotland. I feel quite abandoned now and although my house is on the market (sadly no joy) if I should find a buyer I am unsure whether to move somewhere near the two boys. I am unsure how to arrive at a decision and wonder whether you have any tips. Thanks.

twisty

Just got the disappointing news that our second viewing booked in for this afternoon has backed out

We do have another (first) viewing booked in for today though so onwards and upwards I suppose.

Feel a bit down now though

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jangor wrote: »

Kittie, can I just ask if you are moving to actually be nearer your children? I am roughly the same age and my last son has just moved to Birmingham. I also have a son in Scotland. I feel quite abandoned now and although my house is on the market (sadly no joy) if I should find a buyer I am unsure whether to move somewhere near the two boys. I am unsure how to arrive at a decision and wonder whether you have any tips. Thanks.

yes we are, we will be half way between them both and they are both girls so it is somewhat easier than moving to be near boys. They both have babies and we want to see the grandchildren grow up

I presently live in a community of people and there are a few older ladies on their own, who are miles away from their families. We have developed a terrific community spirit, which incudes the younger ones and their babies. No-one feels alone here and all people need do, if they want company, is walk around the grounds or go potter with the gardening group

I would suggest looking for a leasehold or freehold development, which contains houses and apartments with some land perhaps and with potential for activities but not a retired development as it is lovely mixing with the younger ones. We are lucky in that our new home is freehold with joint management responsibilities, so a nice excuse to come together as a little group

There is always a danger in moving to be near family in that they can just take off and leave you alone again but we are again going into a small community and will have a small allotment so that is a good start re making new friends locally. I doubt my daughters will move again as they have just moved and are professionals so have long term work commitments

You are in a very different situation and I would tend not to move too near your sons but would definitely try to find a little group of your own so that you retain your independence. Pick a part of the country that you yourself love and if it is beautiful then believe me, they will all visit you often

not_loaded

sundin13 wrote: »

…Week later, the EA is on the phone saying "where's the offer?". I say "Ok, I wasn't going to bother, but as you've rung me up about it - here's the offer. 30k under asking price". Guess what the vendor says - "No. Too low". And that vendor is probably sitting at home tonight complaining about us wasting his time, just as you are!
That doesn't excuse the multiple visits and the extended stays though;)

The EA clearly thought you were playing a bidding game. He stupidly didn’t realise you were being honest with him when you told him about the £30k. They probably don’t understand straight dealing.

twisty wrote: »

Just got the disappointing news that our second viewing booked in for this afternoon has backed out
We do have another (first) viewing booked in for today though so onwards and upwards I suppose.
Feel a bit down now though

It’s better that they back out and don’t waste your time, or worse still, be a no-show! Serious proceedable buyers are what you want, not the tyre kickers.