The Potting Shed

Becki · Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:20 am Post subject:

Actually that is a good idea. We had the agent show everyone round and we certainly didn't have as many no shows in a day as you've had. It was more of a case of 1 or 2 of them phoning the agent to cancel, so we did have some warning.
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Cabbagepatch · Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 9:53 am Post subject:

Aqui, they do say moving is one of the most stressful things in life to do. Hang on in there, it will all come good in the end.

I do agree with Alison about the estate agents, when you move they will be delighted to hand you a big fat invoice so make them work for it Wink

I also think that prospective buyers feel more comfortable looking around a property with an agent rather than with the current owners. It is so much easier to poke into corners, ask very direct questions etc and not have to worry about the feelings of the anxious owner.

Aqui · Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 12:10 pm Post subject:

Thanks everyone. I feel calmer now.

The agents did show a few people round when T was out, as I'm not happy being alone with strangers in the house. Funnily enough every one of those people turned up! I think I might get them to do it more. I feel tense about showing people round and I know that when we've looked at places, if the owner is nervous, it affects how I feel about the house.

I do wonder how many are the figments of the agents imagination. Or maybe they did call to cancel, but the agent forgot to tell us.

Another one booked for this evening. Anyone care to take bets on them showing up?
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Flowerlady · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:04 am Post subject:

Wow Aqui ... that's not good Evil or Very Mad

Folk who don't ring to apologise make me see red too!!

But joking apart ... with the value of houses taking such a dive, selling a house musy be a nightmare. Have you plans to do something special that you are still selling now?

btw ... love you avatar! Razz

Boy has he grown since last I saw a pic! Laughing

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Aqui · Posted: Fri Oct 10, 2008 11:51 am Post subject:

I'd forgotten about all this already!

Flowerlady - we have now accepted an offer and we have had an offer accepted. Solicitors and estate agents reckon we'll be moved in 2 months. there are only 3 in our chain.

If we'd sold a year ago, we'd have maybe got another £15-£20K for our flat, but the house we are (hopefully) buying would have been at least another £50K, so we'd never have been able to afford that!

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Aqui, T and Baby Jack!

Oh my giddy aunt!