Trying to sell my property, estate agents useless!!!!

silvercar

The only advice I would give is that 90% of market value sounds too good to be true, wait and see if they actually pay up. I wouldn't be surprised if they survey and then lower the price.

The only thing to be aware of is that genuine buy-me-quick operators will pay for their own survey/ valuation. Don't be fooled into parting with your money.

nobblyned

I was also suspicious as you say you have been on the mkt for over 7 months, which is coincidentally the length of time referred to on the website you link to when they refer to how long a house could take to sell.

But anyway, assuming that you are genuine, there are a number of pitfalls associated with these type of companies. One permutation is being asked to pay for the survey - a few hundred pounds or more, after the sale mysteriously disappears after along with your cash.

Another is that they offer a seemingly good price, but later lower it based on a 'bad' survey, carried out by one of their employees. They know you are vunerable and lead you on before offering a lower price later on in the process. In essence gazundering.

If you are aware of the pitfalls, then you could give them a go, but don't expect them to be knights in shining armour, don't expect to get what they initially offer (20-30% under mkt final offer is typically referred to on other sites), and read the small print carefully.

donkeyman18

spamming scum

Nessa56

Hi

As you can see I am fairly new to posting, have been a member since 2006 but only just started using the site in any way really.

Why are you saying that this is spam, what makes you think this and what clues should I look out for?

thanks from a newbie

V

LandyAndy

Nessa56 wrote: »

Hi

As you can see I am fairly new to posting, have been a member since 2006 but only just started using the site in any way really.

Why are you saying that this is spam, what makes you think this and what clues should I look out for?

thanks from a newbie

V

Read my post above for the clues.:D

Nessa56

Durr so it does

Never mind, I have just noticed I have got a star Yippeeeeeeee

Thanks

V