Agent is expecting me to run viewings!

remorseless

Maybe it's a London thing... I am moving from my flat in London and there are going to be inspections, that's fine.

The agent is expecting me to run them though? Let people in, show them around, etc.

I don't mind them showing them on an agreed time.

Is it normal?

nidO

What does your contract say?
If there's nothing in there about you dealing with viewings, tell the letting agent they can either be there to show people around at times agreed with you, or they can wait until you've moved out before anyone's allowed to view the place.

pinkteapot

Are you selling a flat you own, or are you currently a tenant renting the flat?

jamei305

nidO wrote: »

What does your contract say?

Your rental contract is irrelevant, unless it is also an employment contract with an estate agency. Don't show any people around unless it's something you particularly enjoy doing.

remorseless

Contract says to allow for inspection and if mutually agreed to show them around.

I am the tenant moving out of a rented flat.

remorseless

jamei305 wrote: »

Your rental contract is irrelevant, unless it is also an employment contract with an estate agency. Don't show any people around unless it's something you particularly enjoy doing.

I can do it - I don't see why I should invest my time doing it if I am not getting paid for it!

shopaholicz

I've sold 3 houses in the past, when we've moved onto bigger and better. We've had to show people round all 3 times. If you don't show people round you won't sell. It's also your chance to point out all the positives, ie how good your neighbours are, where the local parks are, how far away the schools are, where the nearest cashpoint/bus stop/trains are.

pinkteapot

remorseless wrote: »

Contract says to allow for inspection and if mutually agreed to show them around.

I am the tenant moving out of a rented flat.

In that case, tell them no! I wouldn't expect to conduct viewings as a tenant.

If you were selling it'd be different. With selling, the default tends to be that you do viewings unless you ask the agent to do them for you. Hence asking whether you were selling or renting.

jjlandlord

Don't be a mug.

Tell them that either you get paid or they do the viewings themselves.

nidO

shopaholicz wrote: »

I've sold 3 houses in the past, when we've moved onto bigger and better. We've had to show people round all 3 times. If you don't show people round you won't sell. It's also your chance to point out all the positives, ie how good your neighbours are, where the local parks are, how far away the schools are, where the nearest cashpoint/bus stop/trains are.

I don't imagine the OP particularly cares about how good his landlord's flat looks to prospective buyers.

remorseless wrote: »

Contract says to allow for inspection and if mutually agreed to show them around.

Simple then, don't agree to show them round, tell the agent doing so is their job, and that people viewing will only be given entry to the flat when accompanied by someone from the agent.

googler

remorseless wrote: »

Contract says to allow for inspection and if mutually agreed to show them around.

I am the tenant moving out of a rented flat.

There can only be 'mutual agreement' if you agree.

If you don't agree ...