Question for the EAs: your views on leafleting?

uropachild

Yeah, and probably hand write the envelope (provided your writing is neat). I always get excited when i see a handwritten envelope!

mchale

Also seller will not have to get a HIP, as property has not been advertised

princessamy86

I think if they are willing to sell then it would be wise to do your homework very carefully on how much it is worth-they might feel they have you over a barrel on price and they can name their figure because you want the house so much.

beccad

Why would an estate agent find out that you've been leafleting an area? Are you going to call to tell them?

We're going to leaflet drop our target area when we move, if we can't find anything we like via the estate agents.

googler

beccad wrote: »

Why would an estate agent find out that you've been leafleting an area? Are you going to call to tell them?/QUOTE]

The EA might find out because;

The EA lives in the area you're leafleting.
The EA has friends, family or business associates in this area.
etc
etc

bb69

Hi there
I did this about 5 years ago when trying to buy my flat.. posted approx 75 and got 4 replies... Prices offered were too high for me, but I defo recommend worth a shot!
Good Luck!!

clockworks_2

A friend of mine did this, he got one reply but the seller was asking too much.

surreybased

Hi,


Sorry to hijack your thread. We've considered doing this as there are specific roads we are interested in and we're getting desparate to find a place. Anyone have thoughts on what they would say. I'd like to get the tone right.

beccad

surreybased wrote: »

Hi,


Sorry to hijack your thread. We've considered doing this as there are specific roads we are interested in and we're getting desparate to find a place. Anyone have thoughts on what they would say. I'd like to get the tone right.

I wouldn't make it sound too advert-like. Just state what you're looking for (number of bedrooms and so on) and put your contact details - telephone and an email address.