Measuring Up

goodwithsaving

If a buyer wanted to measure up for appliances prior to exchange, would you think this was an indicator that they were unsure, wanted to view again and may drop out?

Or would you view it positively?

Thank you.

LEJC

I have just done this as a buyer....I genuinely wanted to know what size appliances would fit....
not all are standard and yes it does also give you the chance to revisit the property.

positive in my case without a doubt.

goodwithsaving

Thank you LEJC. Is that before exchange?
Maybe I'm just being too pessimistic. I need this sale to go through so I am finding it very stressful. I never go back to view places I am buying so find it quite odd and expect the worst.
They have had a survey etc.

Red-Squirrel_2

I wouldn't worry at all, lots of people do genuinely want to measure up because they jump the gun with buying stuff, and lots of people use it an excuse to have another viewing because they're excited!

LKRDN_Morgan

I'm on the fence. I didn't measure up until after exchange. Didn't seem worth it till then. Could they be wanting to check everything fits before making a final decision? Or they're just really excited and want to get in asap to measure up/have another nose around?
Not sure with this one

hazyjo

I'd vote for genuine.


Plus, it's more often used as an excuse as you really ought to view it again before exchange just to check all's in order - only we're too polite to tell people that so as not to offend them, so make up a 'measuring up' excuse. It's very common...


Jx

Lokolo

What's the point in measuring up before you exchange?

LEJC

YES...we are still a few weeks from exchange but I am trying to accommodate things so it is a smooth move in with things in place so hopefully all goes to plan.
We need new appliances and the kitchen was empty on viewing...I had hoped to use a 600 cooker but the gap is only going to allow a 550....smaller space for fridge too.

The fact that your buyers have had the survey and things are progressing will hopefully put your mind at rest that the sale is indeed moving forward.

I am a firm believer that those interested will revisit the property to measure up,to possibly get a feel for any work that needs doing or just for a second look to make sure that before exchange everything is how they remembered it.

hazyjo

Lokolo wrote: »

What's the point in measuring up before you exchange?

So you can order things? No point in doing it before exchange. Some people like to have things like white goods, wardrobes, etc turn up shortly after completion.

goodwithsaving

Hazy, they haven't exchanged though

hazyjo

goodwithsaving wrote: »

Hazy, they haven't exchanged though

No, but they can just pick up a phone or open a webpage and order once they've had the call to say they've exchanged. No point in viewing after exchange as there's prob only 1-3 weeks or so between exchange and completion, besides which the vendor may not want them round if packing up, etc.


Plus, as above, most people use that as an excuse to check all's okay before exchange and don't really need to measure up.