No response to offer - frustrated!!

Coopsy85

We put an offer on a property over a week ago and have had no response, no yes, no, stick it, nothing! It was a good offer, £5k under the asking price and we probably would have gone up to the full amount if we had to but the house is in need of major modernisation and it’s been on the market for nearly a year now. 

Really wish we could just walk away and forget about it, the problem is I really like the house and see huge potential in it and I’m struggling to move on. 

I spoke to their estate agent a few times last week who says they’ve been calling, emailing etc but the vendor is working nights - surely they could stay awake long enough to make a yes/no phone call?
Is this some sort of tactic? Or just plain rude? 

AdrianC

Now you know why it's been on the market for a year.

The vendor doesn't really want to sell.

Sibbers123

Give them a deadline. Simple as that.

Coopsy85

@Sibbers123 we did think this, but seemed pointless, a bit like cutting off your nose to spite your face as like I said I really do love the house.

@AdrianC I think you might be right, just wish they would say that - I feel like I need closure on this house 🤣

AskAsk

they are probably waiting to make sure that a better offer is confirmed, like waiting for the proof of funds before refusing yours.  i have done this before where i didn't refuse an offer as i wanted to make sure the higher offer is solid before i turn this offer down or they said they needed to check before they can confirm their higher offer.

youth_leader

Sorry you are having to wait, I found a few days difficult let alone over a week.  Are you continuing to view other properties?

greatcrested

Used to take my ex at least two weeks and visits to at least 4 shops before finally buying the 1st dress she'd tried on.

Goodness knows how long it would have taken her to make a decision to buy or sell a property......

warby68

Its frustrating but not always a bad sign. Might mean its under consideration rather than being rejected quickly. Someone on nights might need to wait to have a good chat with the other half. Some people are just slow. Might be looking what they could get if they accept this. Might be hoping you'll add a bit more if they don't seem too keen etc etc.
It could be disinterest  but just as easily not, so try and be patient (but don't stop looking). 

coachman12

Don't give up. Keep pressing the Estate Agent. Blimey, there'd be no harm in dropping a note through the front door yourself----who cares about protocol !  Just say to EA ( or owner), you need to know within 5 days because you have another house you're interested in.  Strange situation but that's house buying for you. Was the owner present when you viewed the house or was it just an EA accompanied visit ? Let us know how you get on please. And good luck.

Unicorn_cottage

Can you knock on the house you are interested in? Sometimes is easier just to go direct.

coachman12

Unicorn_cottage said:

Can you knock on the house you are interested in? Sometimes is easier just to go direct.

As I said in my post prior to the one quoted here, it is OK to put a note through the letter box.  But for someone who works at nights , the last thing he needs is to be woken by someone about anything.
He will most likely be annoyed. So there is no way you should opt for Unicorn's suggestion IMO.