just some words of encouragement
Aug 8th 2003, 12:22 pm
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just some words of encouragement
I just thought i'd post some words of encouragement to those having the nightmare of selling their houses.
Nearly two weeks ago we had two offers on our house, we choose the one offer based on the fact that the people were so keen that they had instructed solicitors and arranged a survey all in a day.
The surveyor arrived on the monday and said all was well and the buyers would have their copy by Thursday. On the monday afternoon the buyers dropped out, it was like they'd bought the "book of crap excuses to pull out of a house sale" and chosen the most stupid reason. We were gutted! Also by that time the other interested party had found somewhere else.
However yesturday we got a phone call with another offer from the agent from someone who had viewed 4 weeks ago but hadn't sold theirs. They have sold to someone in rented who is ready to move in four weeks!
They came round for an hour last night and told us they had fallen in love with ours so much that they had paid for dual agency and had dropped their price, they have actually come down by £16,000!
So to all those of you who think that people who havn't sold are time wasters, think again! Just get everyone you can through the door, it only takes one person to change the rest of your lives. Good luck to you all, (you know who you are)
Oh by the way, a visa would be handy right now
Nearly two weeks ago we had two offers on our house, we choose the one offer based on the fact that the people were so keen that they had instructed solicitors and arranged a survey all in a day.
The surveyor arrived on the monday and said all was well and the buyers would have their copy by Thursday. On the monday afternoon the buyers dropped out, it was like they'd bought the "book of crap excuses to pull out of a house sale" and chosen the most stupid reason. We were gutted! Also by that time the other interested party had found somewhere else.
However yesturday we got a phone call with another offer from the agent from someone who had viewed 4 weeks ago but hadn't sold theirs. They have sold to someone in rented who is ready to move in four weeks!
They came round for an hour last night and told us they had fallen in love with ours so much that they had paid for dual agency and had dropped their price, they have actually come down by £16,000!
So to all those of you who think that people who havn't sold are time wasters, think again! Just get everyone you can through the door, it only takes one person to change the rest of your lives. Good luck to you all, (you know who you are)
Oh by the way, a visa would be handy right now
Aug 8th 2003, 1:40 pm
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Thanks for that !! Just what I needded to hear today!! Ours has been on the market for just over nine months with little more than a sniff and I think we have heard just about every excuse in the book not to even like the place! Surely we can't be the only ones to think it is a super family home!!
Aug 8th 2003, 1:43 pm
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Originally posted by jajpe
Thanks for that !! Just what I needded to hear today!! Ours has been on the market for just over nine months with little more than a sniff and I think we have heard just about every excuse in the book not to even like the place! Surely we can't be the only ones to think it is a super family home!!
Thanks for that !! Just what I needded to hear today!! Ours has been on the market for just over nine months with little more than a sniff and I think we have heard just about every excuse in the book not to even like the place! Surely we can't be the only ones to think it is a super family home!!
Mel
Aug 8th 2003, 1:54 pm
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Fingers crossed Heather
Lets hope that now a new buyer is on the horizon that the infamous yellow envelope is just around the corner.
Take it easy
Tracie xx
Lets hope that now a new buyer is on the horizon that the infamous yellow envelope is just around the corner.
Take it easy
Tracie xx
Aug 8th 2003, 2:30 pm
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Re: just some words of encouragement
In many cases what goes around comes around.
If you act with integrity and dignity throughout the process, I believe that in the long run you will come out ahead.
If somebody screws you, and you keep calm and collected, then the next time the wheel turns you are likely to get your desired resultm, maybe even come out ahead.
Just my plilosophy on life..
If you act with integrity and dignity throughout the process, I believe that in the long run you will come out ahead.
If somebody screws you, and you keep calm and collected, then the next time the wheel turns you are likely to get your desired resultm, maybe even come out ahead.
Just my plilosophy on life..
Aug 8th 2003, 2:37 pm
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Hi H
Your story shows what can happen when you least expect it.
Its inspirational.
Love and hugs
BooBoo
Your story shows what can happen when you least expect it.
Its inspirational.
Love and hugs
BooBoo
Aug 8th 2003, 3:52 pm
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Thanks guys for your nice comments
I am a very happy bunny today, thats for sure
I am a very happy bunny today, thats for sure
Aug 8th 2003, 5:15 pm
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To jajpe
Maybe your house is great but is the price right?
A few years ago we were selling a house for £51,000 and couldnt hardly get anyone through the front door for months. We dropped the price by just £1,000 pounds and sold it within a fortnight. We had it pitched about 2% too high, not a lot, but enough to put people off.
Maybe your house is great but is the price right?
A few years ago we were selling a house for £51,000 and couldnt hardly get anyone through the front door for months. We dropped the price by just £1,000 pounds and sold it within a fortnight. We had it pitched about 2% too high, not a lot, but enough to put people off.
Aug 8th 2003, 5:42 pm
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Re: just some words of encouragement
Originally posted by h garrett
I just thought i'd post some words of encouragement to those having the nightmare of selling their houses.
Nearly two weeks ago we had two offers on our house, we choose the one offer based on the fact that the people were so keen that they had instructed solicitors and arranged a survey all in a day.
The surveyor arrived on the monday and said all was well and the buyers would have their copy by Thursday. On the monday afternoon the buyers dropped out, it was like they'd bought the "book of crap excuses to pull out of a house sale" and chosen the most stupid reason. We were gutted! Also by that time the other interested party had found somewhere else.
However yesturday we got a phone call with another offer from the agent from someone who had viewed 4 weeks ago but hadn't sold theirs. They have sold to someone in rented who is ready to move in four weeks!
They came round for an hour last night and told us they had fallen in love with ours so much that they had paid for dual agency and had dropped their price, they have actually come down by £16,000!
So to all those of you who think that people who havn't sold are time wasters, think again! Just get everyone you can through the door, it only takes one person to change the rest of your lives. Good luck to you all, (you know who you are)
Oh by the way, a visa would be handy right now
I just thought i'd post some words of encouragement to those having the nightmare of selling their houses.
Nearly two weeks ago we had two offers on our house, we choose the one offer based on the fact that the people were so keen that they had instructed solicitors and arranged a survey all in a day.
The surveyor arrived on the monday and said all was well and the buyers would have their copy by Thursday. On the monday afternoon the buyers dropped out, it was like they'd bought the "book of crap excuses to pull out of a house sale" and chosen the most stupid reason. We were gutted! Also by that time the other interested party had found somewhere else.
However yesturday we got a phone call with another offer from the agent from someone who had viewed 4 weeks ago but hadn't sold theirs. They have sold to someone in rented who is ready to move in four weeks!
They came round for an hour last night and told us they had fallen in love with ours so much that they had paid for dual agency and had dropped their price, they have actually come down by £16,000!
So to all those of you who think that people who havn't sold are time wasters, think again! Just get everyone you can through the door, it only takes one person to change the rest of your lives. Good luck to you all, (you know who you are)
Oh by the way, a visa would be handy right now
best of luck
rach, mark and chanelle
