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

Orpheo

fozzylozzy wrote: »

At the moment I am just so tempted to drop the price as low as we can and probably lower than we should and just be done with it!!!:eek:

We wanted to sell quickly as the house move meant that we were living apart. We dropped the price and sold within 6 weeks. Financially, it was the right decision too as, with falling prices, we wouldn't get as much now as we sold it for then.

Karmacat

I haven't been on for ages as I was on holiday, and it was all stupid background stuff that was taking forever, and nothing was happening.

But. We exchanged today. I just had a phone message from my conveyancer.

Woo Hoo! And gulp. Simultaneously, which will give me hiccups in a few minutes.

NyimaR

Karmacat wrote: »

I haven't been on for ages as I was on holiday, and it was all stupid background stuff that was taking forever, and nothing was happening.

But. We exchanged today. I just had a phone message from my conveyancer.

Woo Hoo! And gulp. Simultaneously, which will give me hiccups in a few minutes.

Congratulations!

Chiaroscuro

NyimaR wrote: »

Congratulations!

And from me too.

Just had our second viewing. It was the investors I'd been promised for the last few weeks. Really couldn't gauge what they thought and I have realised I am utterly hopeless at "selling".

NyimaR

Chiaroscuro wrote: »

Just had our second viewing. It was the investors I'd been promised for the last few weeks. Really couldn't gauge what they thought and I have realised I am utterly hopeless at "selling".

Investors are likely to be very skilled at not letting vendors know what they are thinking so don't let that throw you! As for "selling" just think about the things that made you like the house in the first place and the things you've done to make it even better! That said - don't trust my advice I've never sold a house (yet).

Chiaroscuro

NyimaR wrote: »

Investors are likely to be very skilled at not letting vendors know what they are thinking so don't let that throw you! As for "selling" just think about the things that made you like the house in the first place and the things you've done to make it even better! That said - don't trust my advice I've never sold a house (yet).

Thanks. I meant to mention the double glazing which we got done last year and is guaranteed for 15 years but it completely went out of my head. Oh well never mind, I'll just wait for the feedback!

Karmacat

Thanks! It went right down to the wire, with a very nervous ftb at the bottom of the chain, and me realising I hadn't informed my buyers about a slight alteration in something that was happening next door. But its all done, and now to confirm the removal men and to throw out everything I can into the recycle bin or the charity shop

vet8

monkeys_bunny wrote: »

I agree with NL, VET8, make sure they dont bully you into a simultanious exchange and completion. Tell them you will accept their completion date (if you actually want it) but that you want exchange immidiatly (sorry my spelling is rubbish) if they will not agree, for example they cannot commit their client completly at this point, tell them you want 2 weeks between exchange and completion

make sure you utalise your EA's as they are the only people who can talk to all the parties.
You are paying these people dont be afraid to tell them what you want

Thanks Monkeys bunny and NL. I have calmed down a bit today. I was just shocked to get an email at nearly 6.00 p.m. last night saying we had to move out in 9 days. A bit of warning would have been good. I have told the solicitor we cannot move before the 20th, for a start BT takes 14 days to transfer the number. We have also emptied the stuff in the loft, so I feel we have made a good start.

Anyway, I was starting to calm down when the EA phoned at 4.30, could the buyers call around this evening for a visit? :eek: AAGGHHHH!
Our house looks like a bomb site. Having lived here for 22 years it is amazing how much rubbush you accumulate and stick in the loft, so we have the garage full of packing boxes and the hall, living room and spare room full of stuff that is half sorted, not to mention tons of bits of loft insulation all over the hall floor and the buyers want to come around.

We said "no" and the EA was really surprised. Again a bit of warning so I can at least tidy up a bit. I would be SOO embarrassed anyone seeing this place at the moment. It could feature on one of those programmes where they find houses stuffed to the roof with rubbish.

vet8

Things get worse!!

The EA telephoned just now to say that the buyers' solicitor has told them not to exchange unless they are allowed to visit the house again. AAGGHH.

I really resent that. I get the feeling they think we will trash it before completion. We are middle aged responsible people, not thugs. The only reason I would not let them come around tonight was the lack of notice and the fact the place looks like a tip.

I have had to agree to them coming on Friday, which means I have to spend ages sorting stuff out and cleaning. This house selling is a NIGHTMARE.

rosered100

Vet,

People really should check the house again just before exchange as whatever the state of the house with all its fixtures/fittings etc is at exchange is what is legally transferring at that date. Of course most people never actually do that & it is down to the solicitor & how much they want to protect their client whether they advise a visit or not.
Dont worry too much about tidying - it is the structural side of things that they should be checking on. Until fairly recently it was down to the buyer to insure the house from exchange but I believe that has changed now but the property is still held 'in trust' by the vendor on behalf of the buyer ie its not yours any more once exchange takes place but you are legally required to look after it as if it still was such as any running repairs etc.