Changing Estate agent (uk) - advice?
Oct 16th 2007, 10:46 pm
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Changing Estate agent (uk) - advice?
my first 6 weeks is up next week and they have failed me - well they have a week to prove otherwise.
I have had EAs knocking, writing and phoning trying to get us on their books, so I think its time for a swap! I have someone coming tomorrow and I need advice about not getting tied in on a contract. I.e. multi agency. I imagine they are keen to be sole agents so how do I get the best out of the agents?
I have had EAs knocking, writing and phoning trying to get us on their books, so I think its time for a swap! I have someone coming tomorrow and I need advice about not getting tied in on a contract. I.e. multi agency. I imagine they are keen to be sole agents so how do I get the best out of the agents?
Oct 17th 2007, 7:38 am
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my first 6 weeks is up next week and they have failed me - well they have a week to prove otherwise.
I have had EAs knocking, writing and phoning trying to get us on their books, so I think its time for a swap! I have someone coming tomorrow and I need advice about not getting tied in on a contract. I.e. multi agency. I imagine they are keen to be sole agents so how do I get the best out of the agents?
I have had EAs knocking, writing and phoning trying to get us on their books, so I think its time for a swap! I have someone coming tomorrow and I need advice about not getting tied in on a contract. I.e. multi agency. I imagine they are keen to be sole agents so how do I get the best out of the agents?
I posted this on here because if I go into the whinging pom house seller i may never get out again!
Oct 17th 2007, 7:49 am
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Re: Changing Estate agent (uk) - advice?
my first 6 weeks is up next week and they have failed me - well they have a week to prove otherwise.
I have had EAs knocking, writing and phoning trying to get us on their books, so I think its time for a swap! I have someone coming tomorrow and I need advice about not getting tied in on a contract. I.e. multi agency. I imagine they are keen to be sole agents so how do I get the best out of the agents?
I have had EAs knocking, writing and phoning trying to get us on their books, so I think its time for a swap! I have someone coming tomorrow and I need advice about not getting tied in on a contract. I.e. multi agency. I imagine they are keen to be sole agents so how do I get the best out of the agents?
They didnt even try and increase their fees. Once we had signed they got on with the job as they knew if they didnt get the sale they wouldnt get paid
i know what you mean but you are farily safe tonight it is quite quiet in there!
Oct 17th 2007, 8:13 am
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When we went to the second EA we told them that we were already on the market with an agent (didnt tell them that we were planning on getting rid of the first EA) and the new EA was more than happy to provide us with a contract that allowed for multi agencies.
They didnt even try and increase their fees. Once we had signed they got on with the job as they knew if they didnt get the sale they wouldnt get paid
i know what you mean but you are farily safe tonight it is quite quiet in there!
They didnt even try and increase their fees. Once we had signed they got on with the job as they knew if they didnt get the sale they wouldnt get paid
i know what you mean but you are farily safe tonight it is quite quiet in there!
Oct 17th 2007, 8:48 am
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Mind you, he started it by spending hours on footy sites. 
What's sauce for the goose and all that! 
Oct 17th 2007, 9:06 am
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Oct 17th 2007, 9:34 am
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BTW - have you noticed, whenever 2 or 3, WPHS regulars meet, this happens???
Oct 17th 2007, 10:00 am
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my first 6 weeks is up next week and they have failed me - well they have a week to prove otherwise.
I have had EAs knocking, writing and phoning trying to get us on their books, so I think its time for a swap! I have someone coming tomorrow and I need advice about not getting tied in on a contract. I.e. multi agency. I imagine they are keen to be sole agents so how do I get the best out of the agents?
I have had EAs knocking, writing and phoning trying to get us on their books, so I think its time for a swap! I have someone coming tomorrow and I need advice about not getting tied in on a contract. I.e. multi agency. I imagine they are keen to be sole agents so how do I get the best out of the agents?
Was in the same position 7 years ago, changed agents and the flat sold within 2 months.........certainly worth a try. Good luck!!
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Oct 18th 2007, 11:53 am
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Warning: be very careful with the HIPS regulations.
We also looked at changing estate agents...
Our 3 bed house was put on the market before it needed a HIP. If we were to put it on the market now, it would. The sale must go from one estate agent to the other at exactly the same time (not even one day off the market) otherwise it is necessary to get a HIP done.
May be your not in this position, but if you are just check out the rules about HIPS.
We also looked at changing estate agents...
Our 3 bed house was put on the market before it needed a HIP. If we were to put it on the market now, it would. The sale must go from one estate agent to the other at exactly the same time (not even one day off the market) otherwise it is necessary to get a HIP done.
May be your not in this position, but if you are just check out the rules about HIPS.
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Oct 18th 2007, 11:22 pm
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Thanks Roger - we are 2 bed so dont need hip just yet. one less thing to worry about.
Had call from agents today - very disappointed to have been given notice, but they have pulled a viewer out of hte bag. I am hoping this will be the one as this EA charges half the commision of new one
one less thing to worry about.Had call from agents today - very disappointed to have been given notice, but they have pulled a viewer out of hte bag. I am hoping this will be the one as this EA charges half the commision of new one
