quick advice before meeting

georgem

We have recently had an offer accepted on a house we viewed last week. The vendors are selling it without the aid of estate agents and they have asked to us to meet them to discuss the way forward. We have alreday sold and are desperate to move quickly, they are less so as the house has only been on 'the market' for a few weeks. Before we meet them what things should we consider and discuss with them? -this is an opportune moment for both of us to put our cards on the table, i dont want to miss anything.

theGrinch

dont show yourself as over eager. if they agree to your offer then ask for exclusivity as they could well keep marketing it. you could have something signed to the same. as you are spending money on a surveyor they should offer you exclusivity (aka lock out)

clutton_2

why should you be having a meeting at all ? Ask them. The 2 solicitors will be handling all the necessary negotiations. if you are new to housing buying, and you do meet them, please do not agree to anything, especially in writing, at this meeting, as it is your solicitor who can advise you on what to agree to and what to disagree with.

Cara79

I completely agree with Clutton. You have made an offer, they have accepted. All you need to do now is contact your solicitor and leave it in their hands. It should all be done and documented through a solicitor.

What do they want to meet about?
Cara