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Estate Agent Playing me?
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Katetheplate wrote: »Well with them agreeing a sale previously at £230,000... It's a bit unrealistic to expect us to pay 5k over that! It's not going to happen.
They'll be waiting another year or so before or if they ever do get what they want for it lol.
They paid 80k for it so they are purely making on the house anyway however they look at it.
That comment is facile, irrelevant and embarrassing.
Whatever they are buying to replace will have gone up in similar ratio so they are no better off and worse off if trading up or splitting to buy two (are they divorcing?)0 -
What they paid is irrelevant (especially if you don't give a date of purchase!).Katetheplate wrote: »Well with them agreeing a sale previously at £230,000... It's a bit unrealistic to expect us to pay 5k over that! It's not going to happen.
Then walk away and find yourself a different house!
They'll be waiting another year or so before or if they ever do get what they want for it lol.
and that's a problem for them because........?? You have no idea of their circumstances, motivations etc
They paid 80k for it so they are purely making on the house anyway however they look at it.
I agree with bigisi above - if I were the seller and knew you were taking the attitude you are, I wouldn't sell to you at any price......0 -
Bigsi or whatever you're called... No need to get personal is there?!
People need to be realistic about their property prices. There is a reason why it's still listed two years on isn't there... Clearly over priced. It's obviously the estate agent has been playing me, the first estate person failed to put our first few offers forward because of greed... All because she wanted a bit of commission for a mortgage advisor referral.This is a system account and does not represent a real person. To contact the Forum Team email forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com0 -
Katetheplate wrote: ».. No need to get personal is there?!
After referring to the vendors as pathetic, stubborn and abnormal!
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The seller simply wants to achieve the highest price possible.
If the seller think someone else might pay £235k for it, the seller won't accept your offer.
There is no 'ace card'. There is no 'reasoning'. Its as simple as that.
Just make your final offer to the agent and view other properties. Lots of other properties out there. If the seller still can't sell the property they might come back to you in future.0 -
I think I know the couple and the house, I've had my mates version of this story several times now. I've sent him a link to this thread.Mr Generous - Landlord for more than 10 years. Generous? - Possibly but sarcastic more likely.0
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It's irrelevant what they paid for it. The market would have been different at that point. Offer your best offer, make it clear it's your final offer and walk away if it's not accepted. It sounds like you really want the house so you may have to stump up the 235k I'm afraid0
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What valuation did you get?0
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Katetheplate - really?! If you love the house and can afford it put in the asking price! Do you know the circumstances of the vendor - they may be in financial difficulty, divorcing, had a death in the family or whatever - all these things play into why someone will or won't accept an offer.
Maybe just accept you most likely won't be buying this property and move on."Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits" Thomas Edison
Following the Martin mantra "Earn more, have less debt, improve credit worthiness" :money:0 -
Katetheplate wrote: »People need to be realistic about their property prices. There is a reason why it's still listed two years on isn't there... Clearly over priced. It's obviously the estate agent has been playing me, the first estate person failed to put our first few offers forward because of greed... All because she wanted a bit of commission for a mortgage advisor referral.
Yes and you need to face up to the fact that you didn't notice these red flags earlier. Stop blaming everyone else."Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits" Thomas Edison
Following the Martin mantra "Earn more, have less debt, improve credit worthiness" :money:0
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