What shall I include in my crib sheet for my EA?

user1977

canaldumidi said:

As a buyer I'd do my own research into whichever of those were important to me. I certainly wouldn't rely on or trust the EA.

But it's interesting you descrbe that list as "facts about the house." They're not. They're facts about the locality. What you should be telling the EA is.... facts about the house!

Indeed. I'd expect the EA to be familiar with the area anyway, not to need spoonfed info about local facilities etc.

What would be more useful are the property-specific queries buyers will have (what/when were alterations done and do they have consents, how old is the boiler, where are the boundaries / other rights the property has, how are any common charges managed, freehold or leasehold and if the latter what are the terms, what's going to be included in the price, etc.)

hazyjo

mayling03 said:

hazyjo said:

I'd leave something for the eventual buyer, but not for you each viewing.

If you do it something together, just leave it in your house for viewers to look at (not sure if that's what you meant, or if you were expecting the EA to hand a copy out to all viewers?).

No it was just for EA info. Not intending to give out

The EA is likely to be local anyway surely?

Just leave a printed copy on your kitchen side or table during viewings 🙂

eddddy

mayling03 said:

I thought it would be useful to write up a crib sheet for my EA.

From a slightly different perspective...

NAEA Propertymark (the National Association of Estate Agents) recommend that EAs ask sellers to fill in a 'Property Information Questionnaire'.

If your EA asks for something similar, maybe you want to think about gathering the info in advance.

I think the idea is that, if there are any 'issues' with the property, the EA would prefer to 'gently warn' the buyer early on, and manage their expectations, rather than things popping-up as 'nasty surprises' during the conveyancing. So sales are less likely to fall through.

You can download a copy of the 'Property Information Questionnaire' from here:  https://www.propertymark.co.uk/resource/property-information-questionnaire-sales.html

babyblade41

I think it's OK to leave in the property on completion, but don't think it really necessary at viewings 
All the relevant questions will go through the solicitors anyway during the conveyance process

If EA are doing the viewings then they will know the local area & many viewers will know it too 

meeemee

It’s a nice thing to do but I’ve never viewed a house with an information pack left there, especially now with Google and Facebook groups, but I’m sure your actual buyer will appreciate it especially if they are not familiar with the local area. 

Lumiona

I did this for the buyer once we'd sold.

UnderOffer

I had a folder that I left for buyers at completion containing similar plus appliance leaflets, instructions etc., Not sure I’d bother for viewers.  

Schwarzwald

mayling03 said:

JReacher1 said:

It’s the same as housing building companies do on new build estates. They pull together an information pack for the area. Can’t see this approach causing any problems. Although if it’s a local estate agent would expect them to do this themselves. 

I've been to viewings and they generally do not. They just answer any question I may pose/can think of at the time

At least in London, 90% of EAs on viewings are pure door openers, they have no clue whatsoever about the properties, it’s quite shocking I find.

some have some knowledge and they stand out, most just know how to operate a key.