Hey guys I need some advice

jackie_w

lindsaygalaxy wrote:

Hi

Personally I would prefer the agent to be showing me around if I was buying a house, but i would say like most people now, I always search on te internet first for property.

I think I would prefer the agent to show me round too, but, as someone else said (and it makes sense), i think I would prefer me to show someone round my home., and I always checke the internet first too for property

Jackie

rach29

jackie_w wrote:

I always check Rightmove, so I thought that the internet would be better than the paper, but, the third estate agent, said my house wouldnt get to as many people if it was advertised only on the interent!

Well not everyone has this new fangled interweb thingy so I would think agent 3 is correct in that whilst many people look at Rightmove et al first, some will look in the paper so I would say that both places will give your property the best exposure and, therefore, the best chance of selling.

jackie_w

sazzacat wrote:

why not ring them up posing an anon buyer and see what they are like?

have they said who they think is likely to buy your house and whether they have people looking already?

if you do go for the dearer one ask them to match the price of the others?

often, you will know when you've made the right decision, by the attitude of those who you then don't go with!;)

All of the agents ive had out, I have arranged to go and see houses they are selling. Ive got 2 to go and see tonight, and another on Sunday. so I shall see what they are like when they make their follow up calls.

All of the agents have saif they will have people on their mailing lists that are looking for houses like mine, so, I can only hope that they do, and that they arent just saying that to me.

I did ask the last agent if she would match the other 2 agents, but, she said that they dont do that. Basically, she is about £200 dearer than the other 2, but, that gets my house advertised in the paper for 4 weeks, whereas, the other 2 said if I wanted my house to be advertised in the paper it would cost me in the region of £100+ per advert.

Jackie

jackie_w

dnwilliams wrote:

Ask them if they have a list of satisfied customer testimonials.

Remember its not just about finding a buyer, the real stress comes during the conveyance and that’s when a good agent really pays off.

Never thought about that dn, must ask them for that info (if they have it)

Jackie

jackie_w

rach29 wrote:

Hi Jackie,

First off I would NEVER let an agent show my home if it was at all possible to show people round myself! Agents will point out the features of the property ie this is the kitchen/lounge/bathroom. They will not (in my experience) sell the lifestyle, local area, schools etc.

You know what's great about your house, how nice the patio is for family BBQ's etc how close it is to the best school in the area etc. So please try to show viewers round yourself unless it's really impossible.


GOOD LUCK

Hi Rach,

What puts me off is that I would get really nervous. I remember when I sold my last house I only had 2 viewers. The second person bought the house, but, only because she used to stay in the house next to me in the past. The first people I showd the house to, I had them in and out in 5 minutes!!!

Jackie

jackie_w

rach29 wrote:

Well not everyone has this new fangled interweb thingy so I would think agent 3 is correct in that whilst many people look at Rightmove et al first, some will look in the paper so I would say that both places will give your property the best exposure and, therefore, the best chance of selling.

Your right Rach, I should really give my house the most exposure I can.

I think I might go for agent 3, but, need to speak to hubbie first.

Keep your fingers crossed that I do everything correct, and dont mess it all up.

Jackie xx

tonydee

rach29 wrote:

Well not everyone has this new fangled interweb thingy so I would think agent 3 is correct in that whilst many people look at Rightmove et al first, some will look in the paper so I would say that both places will give your property the best exposure and, therefore, the best chance of selling.

Yes you are right when you say that you need the best exposure for your home.

The best thing about housenetwork though is that if doesn't work out then it would cost you £200 or even absolutely nothing. Worth a punt in my opinion.

Good luck in whatever you decide Jackie

Bun

The agents i've used included a paper ad in the price. I would have to ask why (even if that is your preference) you are paying more to do viewings yourself. Is it is going to be convenient for you? Are you happy showing to strangers on your own?If they want a weekday viewing are you able to attend or would this mean a day off etc? I have done this before, and it can be a real pain for no-shows, last minute ones etc.When I last moved I had a 3 month old and couldn't do them myself, and neither did I want to be in (crying/dirty nappy after arrival being off-putting etc). Paying extra to have no choice in whether you do the viewings or not is a bit off IMHO. You may be better off doing it yourself without an agent, but only if you are up to the chasing after the offer. All you need is a useless conveyancer etc and your stress levels will be up to the ceiling. Also it depends on who you sell to. An agent is obviously after the commission, but their world doesn't fall in if there is a problem. They can calmly deal with it and then you to sort it if possible. A call direct could be a completely different matter, and may not be beneficial to you (panic reaction bargaining etc). Again, can you do any of this from work? Toss up which part is less inconvenient for you and choose an agent (or not) from there.Good luck!Sorry to sound negative,particularly if the scenarios don't apply to you, but in three moves the agents haven't actually been the problem in all the parties involved. All have been leasehold flats though.