I feel really bad

jackie_w

Hi there,

My house has been sold subject to survey. EA said I can still have viewers and if they put in a higher offer I can accept it so long as the hosue hasnt been surveyed.

Anyway, tonight, this couple comes to see my house with their little baby. They really like my house, and are going to put in an offer, and I know its going to be more than the original offer ive received.

The first couple who put in an offer are first time buyers, but, this couple tonight still have to sell their house. They stay in quite a bad area, and they dont get on with their neighbours. Apparently, they have had loads of trouble with the neighbours. So when they tell me this, alarm bells start ringing.

I know im not going to sell my house to them because, if they dont get their house sold, then its basically going to break the chain, but, I cant help but feel really really sorry for them.

I just keep thinking of them, and their little baby girl.

Am I right to feel this way?

Jackie

Doozergirl

It's business, hun. If they'd sold you'd give them a chance, but they will find somewhere else quite quickly - they're not a totally hopeless cause

There are other houses

jackie_w

They said its that bad that they cant even sit out in the garden in the summer, and this year, they're dreding it even more, cos the have the baby.

They said every time they look out the window, there are people sitting in the garden drinking, and all the kids jump in and out their garden, and they've been threatened.

I feel so sorry for them. I just cant understand how people can be like this especially if there is a wee baby next to them, and shes only about 6 months old.

Jackie

benood

Umm,
Mr Cynic here wonders if they are giving you a sob story.

Once they've sold they will be in a good position to find somewhere else, either your house or another - anywhere will be better than where they are so you don't need to feel bad.

jackie_w

Do you know I did wonder that myself, however, this has backfired on them, so, if they are giving a sob story to people, its not going to work.

Jackie

shelly

I agree with benood, they could be giving you a sob story to get you to accept their higher offer. Surely if things are bad as they lead you to believe they would have sold ready to move quickly

Either way stop worrying over it

Tiger_greeneyes

You're doing the right thing - just think how long it's going to take them to sell their house...

You've got to do what's right for you and your family at the end of the day.

Don't feel guilty, I know it sounds harsh it's not your place to be worrying about them. They'll sell eventually and they'll move somewhere lovely. Concentrate on your move

Ian_W

Also - if "Mr Cynic" benood is wrong then living in a rough area with ropey neighbours may well mean it takes them longer to sell for the price they want/need to buy yours. Don't put your own move in jeopardy - nice you feel sorry for them but they bought their house and will learn from the mistake - we all do.
Better to go with the FTBers as they are the end of the chain, rather than add another link. Hope they soon get a survey done and I'm sure you'll feel easier about it.

david29dpo

exactly. six months down the line and they still have,nt sold. how will you feel then?

nelly_2

If its that bad tell them to sell up and rent somewhere nice till they find a new house.

Rocket science and that

mrsc_4

I can understand how you feel, but just to echo as everyone said you have to think of yourself in this game.

Plus how would you feel about letting down your FTB's because you accepted a higher offer??