The pain of selling!

lynzpower

Running_Horse wrote: »

Why do you do that?

Very strange behaviour.

Ive certainly heard of MUCH stranger behaviour from other MSErs!

Catblue

mr.broderick wrote: »

Good luck..as you are escorting them to the door at the end of the viewing say this..

"Do you like it? wait for reply if yes say this "Do you like it enough to buy it?"
then say nothing..
They wont say no to the 1st question...

If a vendor asked me "Do you like it enough to buy it?" I'd think that they were pushy and absolutely desperate to sell.

Consequently, even if I did like the property, I would put a very low offer in.

That's just my opinion.

Redbedhead

littlelily wrote: »

3. Why do viewers (when they do turn up) feel obliged to do all but offer you a substantial cash deposit, after waxing lyrical about every single room, cupboard, fixture and fitting in your house - and then tell the EA that "it isn't really right for them". Why not, for example, be just politely non-commital??

Selling is frustrating but as a buyer it is also difficult to hit the right 'balance'.

I have been round houses that are horrific (not saying yours is by the way!) and been shown round by the owner. Now even though it is horrific, I wouldn't say that to them because a - it is rude, b - it is their home and they may well like it. So I would go round, try and pick out some of the positives and keep comments quite vague.

The flip side is, if you love something, you don't necessarily want to let on to the estate agent how much you love it in case it affects your bargaining position. So again, I would go around and keep comments quite vague but positive.

Good luck with selling your house - it drove me mad and ours only took a week to sell and we don't have pets or kids to tidy up after - just me and H:rotfl:

littlelily

Thanks for all your feedback - it really cheered me up knowing that what I'm going through seems to be completely normal!

Strange day today - the promised two vieings both showed up and were totally non-commital about the whole thing.

Then another viewing was booked by the EA at short notice - and, HORROR OF HORRORS, it was for some people we know! They have children at the same school as ours, so not exactly close friends but people I'll quite often pass the time of day with as we wait in the school car park.

And let me tell you there is NOTHING more excruciating that showing someone you know your bedroom, your bathroom and, worst of all, your toilet!!!!!!

In the end, I just decided to be totally honest about the house, its positive points and its shortcomings because, should they be the ones to buy, I'll have to face them daily for at least another four years! They were remarkably positive about the house (but then I have heard that 11 times before over the last few weeks!)

So I guess we're now just going to have to wait and see...even thought I can't wait to sell and move on, I'm not sure if I feel entirely comfortable about skulking around trying to avoid embarrassing questions about why the integral washer-dryer makes such a racket and (very occasionally) leaks a teeny tiny bit on the floor....;)

wecanhelpu

I wish you all the best.

Don't count on your schoolyard buddies though.

They will not buy your house.

mr.broderick

Catblue wrote: »

If a vendor asked me "Do you like it enough to buy it?" I'd think that they were pushy and absolutely desperate to sell.

Consequently, even if I did like the property, I would put a very low offer in.

That's just my opinion.

Your low offer would be the catalyst of a negotiation process and would be perceived as an intent to buy.
Id rather you did that than just mooch all over my property telling me how lovely it was then never heard from again.

Ps I said the above to the people who bought our house 6 months ago for asking price as i escorted them to the door.

nelly_2

Running_Horse wrote: »

Why do you do that?

Very strange behaviour.

Its been ever sinse all the banks barred my phone number cos I kept phoneing them Singing - Theres only 1 Martin lewis

littlelily

wecanhelpu wrote: »

I wish you all the best.

Don't count on your schoolyard buddies though.

They will not buy your house.

Are you a soothesayer, wecanhelpu? Please, please tell me who WILL buy (so that I don't have to waste time washing the kitchen floor and being polite to all those who won't!)

Seriously, though, I think I know where you'rwe coming from - after my 'honesty is the best policy' approach to that viewing, I'd be totally amazed if they did buy!

mr.broderick

nelly wrote: »

Its been ever sinse all the banks barred my phone number cos I kept phoneing them Singing - Theres only 1 Martin lewis

:rotfl: :T :A

wecanhelpu

Soothsayer? :rotfl:

Wouldn't that be great?


Anyway..................

It maybe because I'm an old cynic, but I just don't think these

"sort-of-someone-you-know" people will buy your house because of a

strange sort of snobbery and perceived pecking order that exists in

schoolyards. Particularly when it comes to houses.

I've been out for a few drinks this afternoon and I'm rambling now.

What I mean is it will be an awkward situation.

I hope this make sense