House viewer messing us about

shafeeq

homer_j wrote: »

Just talking about my personal experience of family viewings, I believe that the family viewings happen because of the strong values around the family unit and they have a big say in these kind of decisions.

I agree with above, I bought a house in May, it took about an year to find a right house. First my wife and I would look at house, if we thought it was ok, We would make another viewing to go with my Mum, brother and sister in law, to get their views. Only if we thought it was a posibility of us being interested.

If we were not interested in we would not view it again.

Yes we are Asian.

Shafeeq

BLUEBIE

Thanks Everyone,

sorry I haven't had chance to reply earlier, they are not asian ( I think ) but to be honest I have no idea of the nationality.

Their last offer was 8k less than the asking price, this was 2 days ago, we turned it down however last night 3 of them were sat outside my house for an hour. Just checkng out the neighbourhood I guess. So I am assuming they are still interested.

A buyer is a buyer but I can't shake this feeling that if I accept an offer from them things are all going to go to pot.

Thanks anyway for all your advice ( and horror stories)

B

silvercar

What is wrong with multiple viewings?

If someone is interested of course they want second viewings with family. FTBs may well be getting help with deposits.

From the third viewing onwards I would let them show themselves around, open the door be available for questions and let them get on with it. No point saying, "As you know this is the bathroom" etc. Also gives you an opportunity to listen into their conversations.;)

roosterbean

I was just wondering whether maybe the family were contributing to his deposit and, as such, have an interest?

shafeeq

Sorry to keep going back. When my house was completed in May, we put an initial offer and it wasn't accepted. In meanwhile we (my wife and me) used to visit the area different times. Park out side the house. Have another look.. walk around the area. sometime during day time, sometime evening.. to see what the area was like.

Was getting the feel of the area. we had to increase our offer before getting accepted. But only did that after viewing the house few times and also checking the area out. So there is nothing wrong with people checking the house and area. i think that is a positive sign that they are interested.

Shafeeq

BLUEBIE

Its not so much the three viewings, its the fact that the last lot came in under a different name, claiming to be just another family looking for a house. We only knew that they were all part of the same family when I questioned the estate agent because we recognised the car they came in. I guess its just that they were dishonest, if they had told me the truth that it was a 3rd viewing I would have minded so much, and the fact that I took a morning off work because I was spun a story about the third viewing being a lady in rented accom who was desperate to move and could only make that time.

I can't listen into their conversations either as they don't speak english so I have no idea what they ae thinking.

B

Ghost

It's interesting to read everyone's posts on this topic and to see the situation from all sides.

Having said that, for what it's worth, I would find it highly intrusive to have that number of people/strangers poking around my house at one time and would find it slightly unnerving that they parked outside for 1 hour - couldn't they be a bit more discreet?

Couple with the fact that they "lied" about the viewing, I would really listen to my own inner voice/gut instinct - if it's served you well in the past and is usually accurate, I wouldn't dismiss this 'feeling' out of hand if I were you.

It's a tough call, I know, especially when faced with the stress of selling, but it's a decision that only you can make... and only you have the full facts i.e. reality of the situation, emotional imput, body language etc.

shafeeq

BLUEBIE wrote: »

Its not so much the three viewings, its the fact that the last lot came in under a different name, claiming to be just another family looking for a house.

That is not right, to be dishonest. Don't see the reason the reason why someone would come and view the property under a different name,not sure. Unless they wanted not to show to vendor that they were keen and Vendor will know that they wanted the property, wait for them to increase the offer. if they don't seem keen the vendor might accept low offer.

AS a buyer you try to pay less as possible. I'm afraid.

As for speaking different language few reason. One reason could be not too show you how keen they are. Or other reason some family members might not speak english.

With us we can speak english but feel confident or at ease speaking mother tongue.

best wishes
Shafeeq

benood

Perhaps the wife's family booked up with the agents under a maiden name and the EA just got the wrong end of the stick - I'm sure stranger things have happened.

System

I do agree they are acting rather oddly, but is it really worth blocking the sale to them? In no uncertain terms I would tell them how low I was prepared to go. Explain that the reduction is not negotiable and if they are hanging around to get a huge reduction they will get the message that they are wasting your time and theirs. I agree, it must be really annoying though.