Time-wasting viewer?

Scythi

Bit of a rant!
We've had 4 viewings this week, first two seem so, so keen, especially the second couple, asking loads of questions, sat talking for 20 minutes, asked if they could bring their parents for a viewing on the house, saying how much they loved the area, and everything about the house.
They make us wait 6 days to come back to us, then they say "the master bedroom was a bit small so not gonna offer".... Its frustrated me so much! (Its not even small, we have an ensuite and a huge bed lol)

We have had 2 more viewers today and yesterday, which literally stayed for 5 minutes, asked a couple basic questions like "Whats the area like, what are the neighbors like?" said they loved the property and left (not had feedback yet)

Which ones are more likely to actually be interested? The ones who just pop in, look around and leave, or the ones who stay and talk for ages?

hazyjo

Bought and sold lots and you can never tell.

Absolutely no pattern at all.

I find many inexperienced buyers are often keen but talk themselves out of it. It can be hard taking that initial leap.

Scythi

hazyjo said:

Bought and sold lots and you can never tell.

Absolutely no pattern at all.

I find many inexperienced buyers are often keen but talk themselves out of it. It can be hard taking that initial leap.

Unless someone who wants to buy to let my house comes, all my viewers will be inexperienced as my house appeals to FTBs

hazyjo

Scythi said:

hazyjo said:

Bought and sold lots and you can never tell.

Absolutely no pattern at all.

I find many inexperienced buyers are often keen but talk themselves out of it. It can be hard taking that initial leap.

Unless someone who wants to buy to let my house comes, all my viewers will be inexperienced as my house appeals to FTBs

Be prepared for some wobbles after any survey too then. Get any little niggles or problems sorted. Dig out things like FENSA certificates for any new/replaced windows.

How old is the property? Guessing fairly new from what you've said.

How old is the boiler?

Have any internal walls been knocked down?

Mention of asbestos usually crops up if there's a freestanding separate garage, artex walls/ceilings, etc.

Are there any charges for outside areas on the estate?

Make sure it's well ventilated and don't dry any washing indoors before the surveyor comes - you don't want to add to the risk of higher than normal damp readings.

Crashy_Time

The one`s who make an offer are likely to be interested, but depending on the economic news they are hearing expect possible withdrawal of offers or reductions. Someone might just pop up and buy it, or it might take some time, hopefully it will be priced sensibly for the area and economic climate?

blue_max_3

Scythi said:

Bit of a rant!
We've had 4 viewings this week, first two seem so, so keen, especially the second couple, asking loads of questions, sat talking for 20 minutes, asked if they could bring their parents for a viewing on the house, saying how much they loved the area, and everything about the house.
They make us wait 6 days to come back to us, then they say "the master bedroom was a bit small so not gonna offer".... Its frustrated me so much! (Its not even small, we have an ensuite and a huge bed lol)

We have had 2 more viewers today and yesterday, which literally stayed for 5 minutes, asked a couple basic questions like "Whats the area like, what are the neighbors like?" said they loved the property and left (not had feedback yet)

Which ones are more likely to actually be interested? The ones who just pop in, look around and leave, or the ones who stay and talk for ages?

Leave it to the agents. They'll get a more honest feedback as well.

rach_k

I'd agree with leaving it to the agents.  Some people will feel like they have to fake more interest than they really feel if the home owner is doing the viewing, as they know it's personal for them and they want to be nice even if the place is a dump.  Others will be put off by the owner still being there and will talk less than they would normally.  

Caramac

Perhaps the first couple are interested but are being ‘advised’ by family/friends to play it cool so they can get a bargain. Having said that one of the most frustrating things is people complaining about things that are obvious from the details.

Crashy_Time

Just like the endless photo re-arrange loop, don`t get caught in the pop psychology loop of trying to read the intentions of people who pop round to view, it means everything to the seller but possibly very little to the viewer as they could be looking at dozens of properties that week or month, people who think they see what they want in your house will start making noises about price and offers.

Scythi

hazyjo said:

Scythi said:

hazyjo said:

Bought and sold lots and you can never tell.

Absolutely no pattern at all.

I find many inexperienced buyers are often keen but talk themselves out of it. It can be hard taking that initial leap.

Unless someone who wants to buy to let my house comes, all my viewers will be inexperienced as my house appeals to FTBs

Be prepared for some wobbles after any survey too then. Get any little niggles or problems sorted. Dig out things like FENSA certificates for any new/replaced windows.

How old is the property? Guessing fairly new from what you've said.

How old is the boiler?

Have any internal walls been knocked down?

Mention of asbestos usually crops up if there's a freestanding separate garage, artex walls/ceilings, etc.

Are there any charges for outside areas on the estate?

Make sure it's well ventilated and don't dry any washing indoors before the surveyor comes - you don't want to add to the risk of higher than normal damp readings.

No replaced windows, all fine
Property is about 25 years old
Boiler is 5 years old
No internal wall changes
No asbestos
No outside changes

Scythi

Caramac said:

Perhaps the first couple are interested but are being ‘advised’ by family/friends to play it cool so they can get a bargain. Having said that one of the most frustrating things is people complaining about things that are obvious from the details.

Nah, theyve said they wont be putting an offer in due to the bedroom size