" Estate agents, campaign to make them work! "
Apr 10th 2007, 7:10 pm
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Apr 10th 2007, 7:34 pm
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Re: " Estate agents, campaign to make them work! "
Alright already, I'm here! Hi all!! Oooooh Lionda! Make sure you let the agent do the dealings! If he wants to view again, see if you can get a security guard to show him round! And never mind counting your knickers, put a padlock on your knicker drawer!! 
Only joking, but just take care, and good luck!
OK, sorry for delay, but just got in/off phone.
Our agent phoned this morning at 9:40 and I was still in bed fast asleep! I am always up by about 8. Especially as I had to stark work today at 10! (OOPS! I was 30 minutes late!)
The agent advised that they had recieved an offer 2.5K under asking price. Bob was at work and I couldn't get hold of him so had to either accept or run the risk of losing purchaser for the sake of 2.5K. Had to make an "executive decision" (didn't like it!) and said that the purchaser told "wonderboy" he would start at a lower offer but was prepared to go up to full asking price, and as we had agreed to include the white goods and cooker which we hadn't originally intended to do, so we were holding out for the full asking price.
Got a phone call 5 minutes later advising purchaser had now offered full asking price which we have accepted. so,
Yeeeeeeeeeah! Whoopie! Backflip! (well in my head anyway!) we have got a buyer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The agent had not confirmed official status yet at that time, but called her lunchtime and she had spoken to all the agents concerned and all offers appear legit. Our purchasers, ( I'll just say that one more time as have been waiting a long tome to do so!) Our purchasers have a confirmed offer on their property which is being bought by a Doctor who lives in the same road. The Dr has accepted an offer on his property, but the lady buying his house has not yet sold, although is on the market. Her agent advises it is a nice property and although no interest yet, does not think there will be a problem. It is also in Harrow, so we shall see how long the chain gets!
Our agent has advised our purchasers that we accept subject to the chain completing. (by the sounds of it, he got a bit confused and though we weren't selling to them. Our agent is sending them the appropriate paperwork, and has taken our solicitors details.
I remembered what you said about that Sue and asked if the solicitors needed to be involved at this stage as no completed chain. She didn't forsee a problem with extra expense, and we haven't contacted her to do any work yet until there is something for her to do. Tell me if I got it wrong please, thanks you in advance, AGAIN!
Got to go now as mother in law pannicking as programme on now at Brits having bought properties in Spain having lost out .Be back later! Bye all!
Only joking, but just take care, and good luck!OK, sorry for delay, but just got in/off phone.
Our agent phoned this morning at 9:40 and I was still in bed fast asleep! I am always up by about 8. Especially as I had to stark work today at 10! (OOPS! I was 30 minutes late!)
The agent advised that they had recieved an offer 2.5K under asking price. Bob was at work and I couldn't get hold of him so had to either accept or run the risk of losing purchaser for the sake of 2.5K. Had to make an "executive decision" (didn't like it!) and said that the purchaser told "wonderboy" he would start at a lower offer but was prepared to go up to full asking price, and as we had agreed to include the white goods and cooker which we hadn't originally intended to do, so we were holding out for the full asking price.
Got a phone call 5 minutes later advising purchaser had now offered full asking price which we have accepted. so,
Yeeeeeeeeeah! Whoopie! Backflip! (well in my head anyway!) we have got a buyer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The agent had not confirmed official status yet at that time, but called her lunchtime and she had spoken to all the agents concerned and all offers appear legit. Our purchasers, ( I'll just say that one more time as have been waiting a long tome to do so!) Our purchasers have a confirmed offer on their property which is being bought by a Doctor who lives in the same road. The Dr has accepted an offer on his property, but the lady buying his house has not yet sold, although is on the market. Her agent advises it is a nice property and although no interest yet, does not think there will be a problem. It is also in Harrow, so we shall see how long the chain gets!
Our agent has advised our purchasers that we accept subject to the chain completing. (by the sounds of it, he got a bit confused and though we weren't selling to them. Our agent is sending them the appropriate paperwork, and has taken our solicitors details.
I remembered what you said about that Sue and asked if the solicitors needed to be involved at this stage as no completed chain. She didn't forsee a problem with extra expense, and we haven't contacted her to do any work yet until there is something for her to do. Tell me if I got it wrong please, thanks you in advance, AGAIN!
Got to go now as mother in law pannicking as programme on now at Brits having bought properties in Spain having lost out .Be back later! Bye all!
Apr 10th 2007, 7:55 pm
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Re: " Estate agents, campaign to make them work! "
That's FANTABULOUS news Chris!
Now, I have lost track.......how many candles do we have to light for that whole chain thingie to go through?
Now, I have lost track.......how many candles do we have to light for that whole chain thingie to go through?
Apr 10th 2007, 8:12 pm
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Re: " Estate agents, campaign to make them work! "
Our buyer has a buyer. Their buyer have a buyer, But the next doesn't.
Do't know if you would clasify that as 2 or 3. So what say, we have the "group" candles lit, for the group sellers, that is to say everyone on the forum who is selling and all the chains involved within, herewith, thereunto an' all that?
Thanks Martha! For some strange reason, all of a sudden I feel like crying!
Not now Cato you fool!! I'm alright now thank you!! Lol
Apr 10th 2007, 8:26 pm
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Alright already, I'm here! Hi all!! Oooooh Lionda! Make sure you let the agent do the dealings! If he wants to view again, see if you can get a security guard to show him round! And never mind counting your knickers, put a padlock on your knicker drawer!! Only joking, but just take care, and good luck!
OK, sorry for delay, but just got in/off phone.
Our agent phoned this morning at 9:40 and I was still in bed fast asleep! I am always up by about 8. Especially as I had to stark work today at 10! (OOPS! I was 30 minutes late!)
The agent advised that they had recieved an offer 2.5K under asking price. Bob was at work and I couldn't get hold of him so had to either accept or run the risk of losing purchaser for the sake of 2.5K. Had to make an "executive decision" (didn't like it!) and said that the purchaser told "wonderboy" he would start at a lower offer but was prepared to go up to full asking price, and as we had agreed to include the white goods and cooker which we hadn't originally intended to do, so we were holding out for the full asking price.
Got a phone call 5 minutes later advising purchaser had now offered full asking price which we have accepted. so,
Yeeeeeeeeeah! Whoopie! Backflip! (well in my head anyway!) we have got a buyer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The agent had not confirmed official status yet at that time, but called her lunchtime and she had spoken to all the agents concerned and all offers appear legit. Our purchasers, ( I'll just say that one more time as have been waiting a long tome to do so!) Our purchasers have a confirmed offer on their property which is being bought by a Doctor who lives in the same road. The Dr has accepted an offer on his property, but the lady buying his house has not yet sold, although is on the market. Her agent advises it is a nice property and although no interest yet, does not think there will be a problem. It is also in Harrow, so we shall see how long the chain gets!
Our agent has advised our purchasers that we accept subject to the chain completing. (by the sounds of it, he got a bit confused and though we weren't selling to them. Our agent is sending them the appropriate paperwork, and has taken our solicitors details.
I remembered what you said about that Sue and asked if the solicitors needed to be involved at this stage as no completed chain. She didn't forsee a problem with extra expense, and we haven't contacted her to do any work yet until there is something for her to do. Tell me if I got it wrong please, thanks you in advance, AGAIN!
Got to go now as mother in law pannicking as programme on now at Brits having bought properties in Spain having lost out .Be back later! Bye all!
Only joking, but just take care, and good luck!OK, sorry for delay, but just got in/off phone.
Our agent phoned this morning at 9:40 and I was still in bed fast asleep! I am always up by about 8. Especially as I had to stark work today at 10! (OOPS! I was 30 minutes late!)
The agent advised that they had recieved an offer 2.5K under asking price. Bob was at work and I couldn't get hold of him so had to either accept or run the risk of losing purchaser for the sake of 2.5K. Had to make an "executive decision" (didn't like it!) and said that the purchaser told "wonderboy" he would start at a lower offer but was prepared to go up to full asking price, and as we had agreed to include the white goods and cooker which we hadn't originally intended to do, so we were holding out for the full asking price.
Got a phone call 5 minutes later advising purchaser had now offered full asking price which we have accepted. so,
Yeeeeeeeeeah! Whoopie! Backflip! (well in my head anyway!) we have got a buyer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The agent had not confirmed official status yet at that time, but called her lunchtime and she had spoken to all the agents concerned and all offers appear legit. Our purchasers, ( I'll just say that one more time as have been waiting a long tome to do so!) Our purchasers have a confirmed offer on their property which is being bought by a Doctor who lives in the same road. The Dr has accepted an offer on his property, but the lady buying his house has not yet sold, although is on the market. Her agent advises it is a nice property and although no interest yet, does not think there will be a problem. It is also in Harrow, so we shall see how long the chain gets!
Our agent has advised our purchasers that we accept subject to the chain completing. (by the sounds of it, he got a bit confused and though we weren't selling to them. Our agent is sending them the appropriate paperwork, and has taken our solicitors details.
I remembered what you said about that Sue and asked if the solicitors needed to be involved at this stage as no completed chain. She didn't forsee a problem with extra expense, and we haven't contacted her to do any work yet until there is something for her to do. Tell me if I got it wrong please, thanks you in advance, AGAIN!
Got to go now as mother in law pannicking as programme on now at Brits having bought properties in Spain having lost out .Be back later! Bye all!
I personally (and its only my opinion) would only give the bottom of the chain a fortnight to sell and then put yours back on the market. Now is the time to sell and you can't afford to miss any other chances by not being on the market and missing opportunities. I know the estate agent says no problems (but have been there and got the T-shirt and two months later had to start all over again). Just remember they will tell you anything to keep you hanging in there.
I really don't understand how people can put in offers on houses when they haven't sold their own. Its a shame we can't convert to the Scottish way of buying.
Fingers crossed all goes well.
xxx
Apr 10th 2007, 8:28 pm
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HI girls
Sorry to take so long to get back. The stalker guy turned up - and oohhh he was weird
he didn't say much, but he did say he had been watching the house all his life 
His grandparents used to live across the back from us. He said he was wondering where the kitchen windows were and apparently - he is single, has lived with his mother and now has been left lots of money and is thinking about investing in property. He spoke really slowly. Not sure about this - maybe he wanted to view the house out of curiosity 
Weird!!!
Sorry to take so long to get back. The stalker guy turned up - and oohhh he was weird
he didn't say much, but he did say he had been watching the house all his life His grandparents used to live across the back from us. He said he was wondering where the kitchen windows were and apparently - he is single, has lived with his mother and now has been left lots of money and is thinking about investing in property. He spoke really slowly. Not sure about this - maybe he wanted to view the house out of curiosity Weird!!!xxxxx
Apr 10th 2007, 8:31 pm
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Re: " Estate agents, campaign to make them work! "
Whooo Hooooo Way to go Chris
Right - got to go and hunt out some more candles
Way to go Chris Right - got to go and hunt out some more candles
Apr 10th 2007, 8:32 pm
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Tell you what - if we sell before we get over there the first drinks are on us
Apr 10th 2007, 8:33 pm
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Apr 10th 2007, 8:36 pm
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Cheers for the advise Sue, we have already told the agent we don't want our property taken off the market. I will do as you say and give our solicitor a ring on Friday when I'm off!
Lionda, keep checking in so we know you are OK!
Apr 10th 2007, 8:38 pm
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Hi Sue,
You're very close to us.
What type of business are you looking for? Are you only looking in the Albir area? We do alot of work in Calpe and I can keep my eyes and ears open if anything suitable surfaces.
Martha
You're very close to us.
What type of business are you looking for? Are you only looking in the Albir area? We do alot of work in Calpe and I can keep my eyes and ears open if anything suitable surfaces.
Martha
Apr 10th 2007, 8:38 pm
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It's ok Sue, I've already told Lionda to put a padlock on her knicker drawer and get a security guard to do a second vieiwing with "HIM"!
Cheers for the advise Sue, we have already told the agent we don't want our property taken off the market. I will do as you say and give our solicitor a ring on Friday when I'm off!
Lionda, keep checking in so we know you are OK!
Cheers for the advise Sue, we have already told the agent we don't want our property taken off the market. I will do as you say and give our solicitor a ring on Friday when I'm off!
Lionda, keep checking in so we know you are OK!
Apr 10th 2007, 8:47 pm
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