Estate Agent not allowing me enough time to measure up

faerielight

thanks for clarifying .. good idea, I'll get some temporary blinds when i move in. 

Larac

I am selling my house and buyers came back on second viewing to 'measure up'  after we had agreed the offer - they spent 30 mins - I was a bit miffed at this as they hadnt had the survey done at that point and were waiting confirmation of their mortgage. I wasnt particularly happy them taking photo's etc.    I won't entertain  another visit until after exchange.  

ReadySteadyPop

user1977 said:

I would say it isn't normal to be making those sorts of detailed measurements before you buy. Just sort it out after you have the keys.

I would say it is, and if they won`t let you, or if they are time pressuring (sales tactic) just say you are going to look for something else, see what reaction that gets.

ReadySteadyPop

saajan_12 said:

The purpose of viewings ahead of completion is primarily to decide if you want to buy the property. Initially to decide whether to make an offer and pre-exchange to double check the condition. Sometimes there's an additional viewing to check out survey findings and or get a second opinion - all in the decision making process. Beyond that, anything to get the property ready is for your convenience, but at the seller / agent's inconvenience. So its up to whatever they're willing to do.. there's no expectation on them to have a visit to measure up. 

The biggest inconvenience for a seller is if their buyer walks away, so smart sellers are going to let serious buyers poke around for a few hours with the tape measure, why would you scare away someone who is potentially going to give you a few hundred thousand pounds for your house!

user1977

ReadySteadyPop said:

user1977 said:

I would say it isn't normal to be making those sorts of detailed measurements before you buy. Just sort it out after you have the keys.

I would say it is

How many properties have you bought?

ReadySteadyPop

user1977 said:

ReadySteadyPop said:

user1977 said:

I would say it isn't normal to be making those sorts of detailed measurements before you buy. Just sort it out after you have the keys.

I would say it is

How many properties have you bought?

 Recently?

MysteryMe

Blimey tough crowd, the OP has physical disabilities and health issues. They asked in advance if they could have extra time. Are we really so blinkered with "rules are rules" mentality that some level of tolerance or act of kindness can't be applied every now and again? It's unlikely that someone in the OPs position is going to be viewing a multitude of properties just for the fun of it. 

ReadySteadyPop

MysteryMe said:

Blimey tough crowd, the OP has physical disabilities and health issues. They asked in advance if they could have extra time. Are we really so blinkered with "rules are rules" mentality that some level of tolerance or act of kindness can't be applied every now and again? It's unlikely that someone in the OPs position is going to be viewing a multitude of properties just for the fun of it. 

Is someone (or their agent) seriously going to lose a buyer over not allowing them to spend time with a tape measure making sure the house fits their requirements? The days of "bidding wars" and "block viewings" are over, smart sellers are adapting to this reality and nurturing serious purchasers.

faerielight

I think the issue was that on the phone they agreed to give me time, but when I got there, they refused. Because im disabled, its hard to work out the space I need to move around, and as well as needing to measure for blinds, as there are no curtains or blinds and it is on the ground floor,I do need privacy.  i also  needed to see if my curent furniture fits, as I have a wheelchair.  Everying needs more planning when you are disabled, especially in a bungalow with small rooms.  I have a lot of disabled equipment to consider fitting into the space.  And I'm so broke, I cant afford to move my furniture if it doesn't fit..  moving house on universal credit with no savings is a huge struggle in itself to get the fees for moving.. selling furniture  that may not fit, will  help pay for removals.  

ReadySteadyPop

faerielight said:

I think the issue was that on the phone they agreed to give me time, but when I got there, they refused. Because im disabled, its hard to work out the space I need to move around, and as well as needing to measure for blinds, as there are no curtains or blinds and it is on the ground floor,I do need privacy.  i also  needed to see if my curent furniture fits, as I have a wheelchair.  Everying needs more planning when you are disabled, especially in a bungalow with small rooms.   And I'm so broke, I cant afford to move my furniture if it doesn't fit..  bed,  i have a lot of disabled equipment to consider fitting into the space. 

Just be firm with them, no tape measure no sale! There are plenty of properties out there that will fit your needs surely?