estate agents-- what more can they do?

bylromarha

Get a floor plan done if you haven't already. As a buyer, I want to see these.

blondie21

dprovan wrote:

thanks again for the replys

meanmachine, the problem isn't my vibe.... the problem is no-one is looking they can't be getting a vibe from me when they aren't coming. I do want to sell but... please here this.... I don't think anyone is doing me a favour by buying... I am very clear I am selling something I value and if no-one values it as I do then so be it, I can be flexible but Im not looking for a blood hound for me to fall and die at their feet....

bridiej, thanks for the advice, I have been looking for over 2 years now so like you have noticed what looks cared for and not, all the windows are freshly painted and the garden is always neat, hanging baskets etc etc, so I hope its not that...

Doozergirl- it is the best estate agent re reputation, I have to say they have always impressed me greatly with their attitude, presentation etc, however I agree I was very disapointed they didn't follow up viewings for feedback. I think I'll get on to them re this, otherwise how will I know why the few who have viewed didn't want to take it further.

I live in N.Ireland .As a matter of interest what agent are you with ?

dprovan

Blondie,

to be honest Id rather not say in an open forum as it would make me very identifiable. I know that sounds pretty paranoid, but as I have given so many details and the estate agent is a local firm and I guess many people buying will be looking on this forum also so information is power as they say.

It is a small firm which only covers a few medium size towns in the County Antrim area, so you may not know it anyway

dprovan

bylromarha, I am intrigued, what do you mean by a floor plan. All I have is the schedule with the measurements of each room, but Im thinking you are meaning something else?

blondie21

dprovan wrote:

Blondie,

to be honest Id rather not say in an open forum as it would make me very identifiable. I know that sounds pretty paranoid, but as I have given so many details and the estate agent is a local firm and I guess many people buying will be looking on this forum also so information is power as they say.

It is a small firm which only covers a few medium size towns in the County Antrim area, so you may not know it anyway

No problem. I dabble a bit in property, usually buy to let in the belfast area.But i find most agents think they are doing you a favour by marketing a property for you. Make it clear if you don't have any interest within a set time limit you will be marketing with another agent.

bylromarha

A floor plan is a really useful tool that lets a buyer see not only the measurements of a room, but its shape, size, fittings, north facing etc etc etc.

You'll often find them on new houses as part of the marketing, but any agent worth their money will get them for an existing property as it weeds out viewings who will walk in your house and say no immediately as they don't like the shape of rooms, but also lets buyers "see" the property without the decor so to speak.

Here's a bad example of a floor plan. I say bad as there are no measurements, fittings etc but it gives you an idea of what I'm talking about.

http://www.georgewimpey.co.uk/GW/templates/homes-for-sale/GWPropertyFloorPlans.aspx?region=West%20London&devName=PembrokeGrange&propName=Fenwick&&NRMODE=Published

bridiej

I would also give your agent a kick up the backside, they should get feedback as a matter of course!