2nd Viewing - Advice for me as Vendor!

alipops1986

Mr_Moo wrote: »

Personally as a purchaser I'd rather the vendor isn't about for a second viewing. I'm there to have a good look around, take some detailed measurements, check things over thoroughly. And that is all much easier if they're not following you around. Obviously this requires a key holding EA.... useful if the vendor is contactable so if anything specific is asked it can be answered.

Ohh I didn't follow him around on the 1st viewing so won't on the 2nd, I just sat watching the Olympics and left him to have a wonder around, then I answered any questions he had.

housesitter

Wyndham wrote: »

I'd be really annoyed if a viewer started moving my furniture and lifting carpets! If they want to send a surveyor then I'm happy for them to do it, as I expect them to be professional and put things back where they found them - but do you know how to relay a carpet properly?

Well they were nice, so helped to move the furniture. Why not if there is nothing to hide behind it?
You think a surveryor knows how to re-lay a carpet ?
If you don't ask you don't get my friend

And how would you test broadband speed without using the vendors computer (and I wouldn't let anyone use my computer thank you very much!)

Bring your own? Use a laptop? Ask them? Sheesh! Awkward much?
It's quite a good question to ask these days. The place I bought tested at 256K. I noted the badly installed extension wiring & old overhead cabling as a possible issue. After moving in got it up to 1.2Mbps with wiring fixes and after diagnosing a fault on the line, couple of BT trips to fix and it's now running at 2.5Mbps.

You can do a bit with drains, but a proper, again professional, examination is often worthwhile.

So far by your book we are out for a carpet fitter, surveyour and a CCTV drain inspection.
Read plans, open drain cover, flush toilet several times, check for flow/block/seepage.
Money to burn much ?

I think if I knew in advance that the potential buyer wanted to do these things, they could be accommodated, but to just turn up and demand crosses a line in my view. It's still the vendors home at this point.

Demand != ask.
and to use an analogy; if you bought a car would you give a list of things you wanted to look over in advance, or would you just start lifting up the seats, removing the spare wheel, checking the oil, jacking it to look at the under side.
People tidy a house to make it look good. I'm not interested in the presentation. I want the dirty secrets.

When you surprise someone with a request, it's amazing what they'll let you do without having thought it over first to say no.
It's not about making friends or being nice to people, it's making sure you don't buy a lemon from a joker.

motherofstudents

If they try to discuss offers, just refer them to the estate agent that is what they are there for. Don't worry, I'm sure they won't start re-arranging your furniture or pulling up carpets. Most people don't even though it is a huge investment.

Contessa

housesitter wrote: »

On my second viewings and in no order:
I have spent time looking in cupboards, brickwork, got into the loft, examined the concrete garage structure. Asked about various examples of bills for cost of running the house. Tested the broadband speed. Worked out where the light switches were going to, where all the plugs were in each room. Examined drains, checked taps & toilets. Looked for rot and damp; pulled back carpets, moved furniture. Measured each room to check against the EA advert.

They showed me receipts for improvements that had been carried out, servicing for the boiler & other services (chimney, tree cutting).

Several cups of tea, a chat and gave me an idea of what sort of people they were and how to deal with the process of buying the most expensive item I'm likely to ever make, from them.

To that end, one should make a thorough examination - it's your money.
But I'll wager most FTB's are unlikely to go into so much detail.

No offence-but you sound like the viewer from hell! I really hope I don't get any viewers like you-but you've given me some useful tips for when I do second viewings myself!

sinbad182

housesitter wrote: »

Well they were nice, so helped to move the furniture. Why not if there is nothing to hide behind it?
You think a surveryor knows how to re-lay a carpet ?
If you don't ask you don't get my friend


Bring your own? Use a laptop? Ask them? Sheesh! Awkward much?
It's quite a good question to ask these days. The place I bought tested at 256K. I noted the badly installed extension wiring & old overhead cabling as a possible issue. After moving in got it up to 1.2Mbps with wiring fixes and after diagnosing a fault on the line, couple of BT trips to fix and it's now running at 2.5Mbps.


So far by your book we are out for a carpet fitter, surveyour and a CCTV drain inspection.
Read plans, open drain cover, flush toilet several times, check for flow/block/seepage.
Money to burn much ?


Demand != ask.
and to use an analogy; if you bought a car would you give a list of things you wanted to look over in advance, or would you just start lifting up the seats, removing the spare wheel, checking the oil, jacking it to look at the under side.
People tidy a house to make it look good. I'm not interested in the presentation. I want the dirty secrets.

When you surprise someone with a request, it's amazing what they'll let you do without having thought it over first to say no.
It's not about making friends or being nice to people, it's making sure you don't buy a lemon from a joker.

I have never heard such a load of shite in my life.

googler

alipops1986 wrote: »

Ohh I didn't follow him around on the 1st viewing so won't on the 2nd, I just sat watching the Olympics and left him to have a wonder around, then I answered any questions he had.

Holy smokes.... you sound like you don't really want to sell it.

sinbad182

googler wrote: »

Holy smokes.... you sound like you don't really want to sell it.

Id be really irritated if the vendor followed me around whilst I was viewing. They've done the right thing by keeping out the way whilst staying available for any of the buyers questions.

alipops1986

sinbad182 wrote: »

Id be really irritated if the vendor followed me around whilst I was viewing. They've done the right thing by keeping out the way whilst staying available for any of the buyers questions.

Thanks Sinbad!

It's not the biggest house in the world, without me trying to follow the viewer around :rotfl:

DRP

sinbad182 wrote: »

Id be really irritated if the vendor followed me around whilst I was viewing. They've done the right thing by keeping out the way whilst staying available for any of the buyers questions.

+1

If you insist on being in the house for viewings, at least stay out of the way.

If the viewer has any specific questions , they'll just ask

BobQ

alipops1986 wrote: »

Hello Ladies & Gents,

We have secured a 2nd viewing for our wee starter house - bloke came yesterday and is interested, returning with his father next week for a 2nd viewing.

Is there a vast amount of difference between a 1st viewing and 2nd? What should I expect as the vendor? [It's my first time selling!]

Thanks in advance,
Alipops x

He was obviously interested as a result of the first one. He may just want a second opinion before making an offer. Or maybe his dad is a builder or surveyer! Probably not worth trying to second guess him