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Estate agents not calling back

We have put in an offer on a house but the estate agents haven't called back despite chasing this up. Should I be worried, or is it likely that the vendor is considering the offer? I don't want to sound desperate and chase again!
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  • How long is it since you made that offer, ie few hours, few days...
  • A few days!
  • bryanb
    bryanb Posts: 5,034 Forumite
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    Did you offer in writing?
    This is an open forum, anyone can post and I just did !
  • No, it was done over the phone.
  • DRP
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    No, it was done over the phone.


    Presumably they are either (a) incompetent , (b) have other bids which they are taking more seriously than yours or (c) there is some other issue (maybe the vendor is unavailable?)

    It really shouldn't be necessary, but it is best to make an offer over the phone then confirm the offer/circumstances in writing in a letter through the vendor's letterbox and cc the EA.
  • Drop them an email asking for an update.
  • DRP
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    Drop them an email asking for an update.


    imo, definitely ring them.

    emails are not high priority and can be ignored.
  • ognum
    ognum Posts: 4,879 Forumite
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    I would call into the office and ask, it's harder to brush you off if it's face to face.
  • dimbo61
    dimbo61 Posts: 13,727 Forumite
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    I would either post your offer to the estate agents office or if you can call in and hand it to a member of staff.
    Ask for the agents name and make sure they understand that this is a firm offer on Number XX Windsor Castle, Queens Road, London
    Have you name, email, mobile and any other details
    We are offering £44,000,000 and want the guards and crown jewels included in the price !!!
    Good Luck
  • DRP wrote: »
    imo, definitely ring them.

    emails are not high priority and can be ignored.

    She has already been ignored, after making the offer by phone!
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