Requesting another viewing after offer?

Nikkinakkinoo2017

Thanks everyone. Was genuinely after advice and see what you are all saying about leaving it until closer to the exchange/completion date and a little more certain. As you have acknowledged we are first time buyers so this is all completely new to us and the last thing we would want is to put people out just for our children to have a quick look around. We just aren't like that so will wait a while and hopefully take them when we know for sure that it is going to happen.
So thank you once again for the advice it really is appreciated.
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Riggyman

What???

You're spending tens if not hundreds of thousands of pounds. Of course you should take your kids for a second, third or even fourth visit. Just explain to the vendor exactly why you want to visit and emphasise that you're not having second thoughts.

You can buy any house that is available, they've only got one to sell, they need to keep you happy.

cashbackproblems

Iv viewed x3 after my offer accepted either to show ppl or get measuremets

9ja4life

Take them. I would. You're spending a huge amount of money here

Pigmyhippo

As a seller, I would have no problem with someone bringing their kids for a viewing after I had accepted an offer from them. As others have said, it is the largest purchase you will probably ever make, and it is nice for the whole family to be able to plan together. Even if the kids are only interested in which bedroom is theirs it gives them something to look forward to as well.

I wouldn't even mind when in the process you requested a second viewing, even prior to survey/valuation. If something major came up on the surveys, you could just tell the kids that you couldn't buy that house, making the reason as simple as required by the child's age.

As a seller, so what if it inconveniences me slightly, I am asking you as the buyer to spend multiple 10s or even 100s of thousands on my home, so I would expect you to make sure that it suits your whole family, and would hope that it would help you relax and build excitement for what will be your new home.

Clutterfree

We moved last year and after our offer was accepted we took our teenagers to view the house a few weeks later.
The problem with waiting until near exchange is that the seller will have started packing and may worry that you won't see their home at it's best and you may change your mind!
I think it is perfectly reasonable to show your children where they will be living. However, I do think it's unreasonable when buyers want multiple viewings so their mum, dad, brothers, sisters, etc can see it!

warby68

Its different showing a house to other people before you decide to purchase and after - before can be to help with your decision but after is purely a 'nice to do' thing for your own pleasure so there is an element of imposition here. That's why I say wait until you have shown commitment with the formalities and combine it with any other needs you have for a further visit.

The_Real_Cheddar_Bob

go for it. My wife and i did exactly this more than once. It isnt wasting the EA's time. They are paid to do this.

If you decide to back out when you view again, it doesnt matter, It needs to be right for you.

Davesnave

Penitent wrote: »

What are you going to say to them if the sale falls through? If you're going to do it, I'd at least wait until you're further along in the process (surveys and searches done) to reduce the risk of disappointment.

I understand that you're excited, but it's a house, not a theme park.

The possibility of disappointment isn't a problem. Disappointment is part of life, so kids need to experience it, especially kids who are usually successful.

Your theme park comment belittles junior aged children, perhaps unintentionally.

I can assure you the vast majority of them are capable of being excited and curious, without necessarily seeking an adrenalin rush or losing control. I've taken hundreds of them around houses and similar enclosed places without catastrophic consequences and, usually, without too much embarassment, despite their propensity to deliver honest appraisals!:rotfl:

jimbog

Show it to them. The vendors may well like the fact that a young family will be moving in (it may pull on their heartstrings a bit and they may be less likely to mess you around later! Despite what others may say, for many people it isn't just another business transaction).Also, if it falls through, the children start to learn that not all things go according to plan