Too honest EA shocker!

Out,_Vile_Jelly

If the EA had said "yes there's still interest" most people would assume they're lying anyway?

Surrey_EA

That can work two ways. Sometimes a 'middle-man/proxy' can take the sting out of something said in the heat of the moment.

Sometimes it can work well for a buyer and seller to speak direct, other times it can end in disaster.

Sometimes a good EA can make all the difference to a sale happening, and of course a bad EA can contribute towards cocking it all up!

YoungBlueEyes

I guess time will tell on this one, we'll see what the next offer is.

Thanks everyone for your replies, especially the diplomatic ones I wish my EA was as diplomatic ha haa!

A general thought - does haggling over their fee perhaps get you a.... less-than-top-drawer service....? If you pay full price do they pull out all the stops? I appreciate that there are good/bad/idle/keen EA's no matter what you pay, but what are people's experiences?

walwyn1978

YoungBlueEyes wrote: »

I guess time will tell on this one, we'll see what the next offer is.

Thanks everyone for your replies, especially the diplomatic ones I wish my EA was as diplomatic ha haa!

A general thought - does haggling over their fee perhaps get you a.... less-than-top-drawer service....? If you pay full price do they pull out all the stops? I appreciate that there are good/bad/idle/keen EA's no matter what you pay, but what are people's experiences?

I've always haggled and have had good service, indifferent service and bad service from various companies both large and small. I don't think haggling makes a difference, I think the willingness of both buyer and seller to compromise and the willingness of the EA to push both sides on to increase/decrease their expectations makes a difference.

diggingdude

YoungBlueEyes wrote: »

I guess time will tell on this one, we'll see what the next offer is.

Thanks everyone for your replies, especially the diplomatic ones I wish my EA was as diplomatic ha haa!

A general thought - does haggling over their fee perhaps get you a.... less-than-top-drawer service....? If you pay full price do they pull out all the stops? I appreciate that there are good/bad/idle/keen EA's no matter what you pay, but what are people's experiences?

They wan't their commission, if they don't put the effort in, especially on a house that clearly isnt selling quickly, they don't get anything so i am sure they put effort in

Thrugelmir

YoungBlueEyes wrote: »

So do I complain? Is this beyond the beyonds? Or do I need to grow a thicker skin?

Grower a thicker skin. If a property has had lots of viewings but no acceptable offers. Then the natural instinct is to believe that there's a reason why not. Goes without saying viewings will dry up the longer a property is for sale.

YoungBlueEyes

I know it slows up as time goes on, but I didn't want my EA telling potential buyers the exact state of play

This is why we've decided to accept whatever our couple offer once they sort out their mortgage, perhaps even if they stick at £140k. Even though the EA repeatedly and fervently assured us that £150k was a starting point for negotiations, it'll achieve a good amount above that. And that he had many clients on his books who would all want viewings as soon as we signed on the dotted line. Total 4rse gravy.

I wondered about 'getting what you pay for' because I haggled them down from 3% of original asking price (we're on for £150k) to £1200 fixed fee. Bit of a difference.

csgohan4

so basically OP you have an overpriced house, not much in viewings/offers and your complaining about the EA?


The EA seems honest and someone I would use given their integrity. You have to be realistic and ask yourself why there have not been many offers or viewings?? it's not the EA's fault you wanted to max your profit unrealisticlly

shortcrust

I'm baffled by some of the responses. When I went to the EA to ask for a viewing on my current house she grabbed a random file and said "Oo there's been loads of interest in that one, and we've just had the first offer in! Very keen young lady, all set to go..." I didn't believe a word of it, but that's the kind of 'diplomacy' I'd want from an EA!:D

On a totally unrelated topic, anyone for a few games of poker? Perhaps the OP could pass the invite to the EA?

YoungBlueEyes

That's too harsh csgohan4. We're not looking to max our profit unrealistically, the house is on for a reasonable price. However we're not holding out for full AP, as I've repeatedly said.

I'm not complaining, I asked for thoughts given what the EA told a prospective buyer. Where you see integrity, I see a lower offer coming in. Honesty is one thing, but as we're paying the bill it shouldn't put us at a (possible) disadvantage. They're meant to work for us aren't they.