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magali
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I put my 1 bedroom flat on the market 3 weeks ago and only 1 viewing so far...I looked on "findaproperty.com" and noticed that my current estate agent didn't sell anything in the last month, I checked with one of his competitor and he has 4 under offer.
I am not locked in and am thinking about moving estate agent, the problem is that I am mean to get the visit of the people from the HIP today, if I move I think I may have to pay for it now instead of on completion?
My actual estate agent charge 1.25%+VAT, the other one 2%+VAT....
I am thinking about negotiating at 1.5%+VAT, considering the actual market do you think I have a chance?
I have to add that the property is in London so I don't think 1% will be negotiable.
I am not locked in and am thinking about moving estate agent, the problem is that I am mean to get the visit of the people from the HIP today, if I move I think I may have to pay for it now instead of on completion?
My actual estate agent charge 1.25%+VAT, the other one 2%+VAT....
I am thinking about negotiating at 1.5%+VAT, considering the actual market do you think I have a chance?
I have to add that the property is in London so I don't think 1% will be negotiable.
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actually your more likily to get 1% in London
due to the high prices.
Tell the new agent that your only prepared to let them have it for 1% take it or leave it. They will probably want it as sole agents for that percentage.
You can only ask you have nothing to lose.0 -
Spoke with 2 other EA and they didn't agree about lowering the fee, one said 1.95% was the best he could do and the other £3000+vat...0
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hmm strange
where about in London are you ?
I manage to negociate 1% with my local agents that's in Zone 3 NW London0 -
3 weeks is not long - have you found how many times your property has been advertiesed in the local papers ? can we see the link on rightmove0
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I live in se19, zone 3.0
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