oooo I need some quick advice!

Jorgan_2

I always try & start the viewings upstairs, this way you finish up in the living room, usually the biggest room in the property, rather than the bathroom, usually the smallest. Take control of the viewings, if you are following the people around tell them which room to go in. Don't go into the rooms but stand in the doorway pointing out any features. Don't tell people how many power points you have in each room, but do point out that you have tv & telephone points in beds 1 & 2 & broadband in the spare room (if applicable).

From a security point of view it is usually best to follow them around as you should have always have a direct means of escape should anything untoward happen.

Mrs_Arkwright

Ooo well she's been, seemed to like it - I let her go her own way and just followed her around, answering her questions, told her a bit about the area as she's not from here. It turns out we're both going to view the same house this afternoon!

Mrs_Arkwright

Andre wrote:

Carrying out your own viewings is a good idea - no estate agent knows your home as well as you do.

In fact there is no need to use an estate agent at all. By using a website like AuctionYourProperty.com you will also save yourself a lot of money in fees as well as securing the highest possible price for your property.

Andre

Wouldn't happen to be your own website, would it?

ABN

going2die_rich wrote:

If you've had a new bathroom or kitchen fitted recently i.e. within a few years and still looks new, mention it but say it was only fitted last year.

Careful on that one.

Any/most alterations to things like bathrooms/kitchens need all sorts of certificates including building control etc. Thus if you don't have the certs you could end up with more trouble than you bargained for.

Debt_Free_Chick

Andre wrote:

I'm hurt you could even suggest such a thing!

You have to admit, it looks a little "fishy" given that one of the founders of the site is Andrew .... Andrew, Andre ....

Also, your original response did not answer the question being asked. You pop up out of the blue and say "Don't do that, do this!" when it is clear that the OP is already well on the way to selling using an EA ... and not exploring the different ways to market a property.

Would you care to confirm that you, categorically, have absolutely no connection with Auctionyourproperty.com?

Debt_Free_Chick

Andre wrote:

would it be a problem if i was connected?

No, but it's only right that you declare that you are promoting your own business (if it is). And ... we have a specific board for that.

Otherwise, all sorts of people can "recommend" a good site - when all they are doing is touting for business. Again, nothing wrong with that, but it's only fair that people know.

HTH

Rex_Mundi

Andre wrote:

would it be a problem if i was connected?

It wouldn't be a problem on a website that allows advertising, but this site has a strict ban on any form of advertising. This is what makes this site so good. We know that the info posted on these boards has been posted because someone thinks that it is a good deal, not because they have a vested interest in the link they post.

Quoted from the rules.......................

ADVERTISING

This site is free from advertising. Posts on any board considered to be advertising goods, services and/or companies will be removed.

Examples of this can include anything from a specific sales post or a link to your own website in which you attempt to sell something to someone offering their holiday home to forum members. Unfortunately we cannot allow any advertising of any description no matter how honourable the intention.

This includes the Referrals Board (see below).......

REFERRERS BOARD

Posts should only be made on the Referrers board where site users have spotted a deal which can only be accessed via that person giving a referral/via their referral link. It is not for advertising goods/services/companies.

Poppycat

Oh if its isnt your own web site why are you pluggin this in referral forum?

Oh web site is regestered to a


Andrew Binstock

Andre wrote:

I'm hurt you could even suggest such a thing!

Doozergirl

going2die_rich wrote:

Mention any local shops in the area and transport as they may not know the surronding area, as they may need public transport and be a bonus in their mind. Dont mention a huge supermarket or motorway behind your house though.

I have to say I'm wincing a bit. By the time you've mentioned all this stuff, you're going on a bit IYSWIM. It's better to establish their needs by letting them ask; they will if they need to. Most homeowners aren't salespeople and when they start, they either drone on or let other things slip.

I make the assumption that people are looking at the house and if they like it they will research the area seperately, if they haven't already.