Estate agents, working hours and cameras
Discussion
Do they have a phobia for cameras and a tenuous grasp on reality?
They put a house on the market and then put just 3 or 4 pics on their web site, none of which are in any way useful in terms of deciding to view or buy. I am thinking they have an ulterior motive; don't show them too much in case they decide not to come and see it?
I looked at a house on the net at the weekend. 4 pictures on the site and in the brochure. One long shot of the back of the house. Two of the garden (one of which just seemed to show some steps). One was a map of the plot. No interior shots at all, no floorplan, no video. Mention that some rooms needed 'finishing', no idea of the degree of finishing required. A neighbour has his house on the marklet and they have 5 pictures, 4 of which are of the one room from various angles.
Why are they so reluctant to show all the rooms?
Then they shut their offices for the weekend which traditionally has been the kick-off to the house hunting season.
They obviously don't need the commission.
They put a house on the market and then put just 3 or 4 pics on their web site, none of which are in any way useful in terms of deciding to view or buy. I am thinking they have an ulterior motive; don't show them too much in case they decide not to come and see it?
I looked at a house on the net at the weekend. 4 pictures on the site and in the brochure. One long shot of the back of the house. Two of the garden (one of which just seemed to show some steps). One was a map of the plot. No interior shots at all, no floorplan, no video. Mention that some rooms needed 'finishing', no idea of the degree of finishing required. A neighbour has his house on the marklet and they have 5 pictures, 4 of which are of the one room from various angles.
Why are they so reluctant to show all the rooms?
Then they shut their offices for the weekend which traditionally has been the kick-off to the house hunting season.
They obviously don't need the commission.
Most EA offices will be shut the bank holiday weekend, apart from Saturday. Same with banks and most other High Street shops - EA offices rely heavily on passing foot traffic, if the high street is shut there is barely any point in being open.
Whilst the housing market tends to awake from the winter slumber about now, the number of people actually looking on the Bank Holiday weekend is very, very low indeed.
Completely agree with your valid points about photographs. The only good agents tend to be the ones dealing with very high value properties.
Whilst the housing market tends to awake from the winter slumber about now, the number of people actually looking on the Bank Holiday weekend is very, very low indeed.
Completely agree with your valid points about photographs. The only good agents tend to be the ones dealing with very high value properties.
You can guarantee if theres no pics of the inside its a pigsty. I went to look at one a few months ago that looked great from the exterior, nice 4 bed house in a good area, but I was aghast at the 70's interior and they were asking market ish rate for it. I thanked the estate agent for wasting my time...
Just had an email from the agent to my request for more pics:
"Thank you for your enquiry regarding the above property. We do not have any internal photographs and all exterior views are on the brochure. Should you require any further information please contact the office."
Pig sty or abandoned renovation project.
"Thank you for your enquiry regarding the above property. We do not have any internal photographs and all exterior views are on the brochure. Should you require any further information please contact the office."
Pig sty or abandoned renovation project.
yeah, I'm browsing with a view to moving in a couple of months (rented flat.)
given the ease with which you can photograph, evan with a phone if ness, and upload to sites like findaproperty who'll host half a dozen, there's no excuse, just intent for you not to see a presumably below average offering.
For a rented flat I'd expect an external photo, kitchen, master bed, garden if appl. and lounge, maybe bathroom if nice. A sale should have at least a dozen.
Considering they're marketing a product someone'll be paying in the region of £16,000/year for you think they'd make a little more effort. all it means is you waste their time ringing up asking questions.
given the ease with which you can photograph, evan with a phone if ness, and upload to sites like findaproperty who'll host half a dozen, there's no excuse, just intent for you not to see a presumably below average offering.
For a rented flat I'd expect an external photo, kitchen, master bed, garden if appl. and lounge, maybe bathroom if nice. A sale should have at least a dozen.
Considering they're marketing a product someone'll be paying in the region of £16,000/year for you think they'd make a little more effort. all it means is you waste their time ringing up asking questions.
Mine's currently on the market and advertised on RightMove. I took the view that (in my opinion) I have a well turned out house and that should appeal to buyers. I have 21 photos loaded up covering inside and outside. This includes the bathrooms that people usually avoid. If there's nothing to hide, why not inlcude photos. I would agree that if there aren't photos, the canny buyer would consider this a sign.
In one week of being on the market, I've had 12 different sets of people through the door, a couple of 2nd viewings and a note of interest. We've got viewings through this week and I hope the pace is maintained to the point I can consider putting a closing date on the house.
Market's not too bad up here in the far north.
Dr Rick
In one week of being on the market, I've had 12 different sets of people through the door, a couple of 2nd viewings and a note of interest. We've got viewings through this week and I hope the pace is maintained to the point I can consider putting a closing date on the house.
Market's not too bad up here in the far north.
Dr Rick
From the agent:
The property extension is breeze blocks and first fixing of the wiring – There is no documents to support any of the works undertaken so far. The property is sold as seen.
I have not been in the property myself but understand that it does require works to the rest of the property as well.
If you are interested and want to arrange a viewing please contact us to arrange an appointment.
The property extension is breeze blocks and first fixing of the wiring – There is no documents to support any of the works undertaken so far. The property is sold as seen.
I have not been in the property myself but understand that it does require works to the rest of the property as well.
If you are interested and want to arrange a viewing please contact us to arrange an appointment.
Four Cofffee said:
From the agent:
The property extension is breeze blocks and first fixing of the wiring – There is no documents to support any of the works undertaken so far. The property is sold as seen.
I have not been in the property myself but understand that it does require works to the rest of the property as well.
If you are interested and want to arrange a viewing please contact us to arrange an appointment.
Depends how cheap it is / how brave you are / how deep your pockets can be.The property extension is breeze blocks and first fixing of the wiring – There is no documents to support any of the works undertaken so far. The property is sold as seen.
I have not been in the property myself but understand that it does require works to the rest of the property as well.
If you are interested and want to arrange a viewing please contact us to arrange an appointment.
Personally, I wouldn't be talking to them anymore.
Dr Rick
Dr_Rick said:
Four Cofffee said:
From the agent:
The property extension is breeze blocks and first fixing of the wiring – There is no documents to support any of the works undertaken so far. The property is sold as seen.
I have not been in the property myself but understand that it does require works to the rest of the property as well.
If you are interested and want to arrange a viewing please contact us to arrange an appointment.
Depends how cheap it is / how brave you are / how deep your pockets can be.The property extension is breeze blocks and first fixing of the wiring – There is no documents to support any of the works undertaken so far. The property is sold as seen.
I have not been in the property myself but understand that it does require works to the rest of the property as well.
If you are interested and want to arrange a viewing please contact us to arrange an appointment.
Personally, I wouldn't be talking to them anymore.
Dr Rick
We viewed a place last year, only pic was of the outside and as I knew the area thought we'd give it a view. What we found for market value on a decent place was:
1970s decor
No central heating, instead preferring standalone calor gas fires throughout. Which were on. Full blast. In July.
A "lovely conservatory" (owner's words) that was actually 2 pieces of corrugated plastic arranged "house of cards" style onto the back of the house.
A room devoted to someone's hobby of collecting (or indeed, creating) works of taxidermy.
A "lovely little pond, great for relaxing by" (owners words again) which looked very deep, very stagnant and, in my imagination, very full of bodies!
Crockery in kitchen that hadn't seen water in years
But, the biggest selling point was what awaited us in the lounge (the last room we viewed). Walking in to a wall of intense heat and mothballs, we found a large bed and, next to it, the vendor's very old, very senile, mother. This in itself wasn't an issue. I said "hi... nice to meet you". I got in response:
Mother: "See that bloke over there? The one in the picture?"
Wiggy: "Yeeeesssss...."
Mother: "Dead!"
Wiggy: "..."
Mother: "Landmine! Took half 'is face off it did. Terrible sight."
Wiggy: "Hmmmmm... thankyouverymuchforyourtimewewillbeintouch"
But I'm sure they're not all like that!
1970s decor
No central heating, instead preferring standalone calor gas fires throughout. Which were on. Full blast. In July.
A "lovely conservatory" (owner's words) that was actually 2 pieces of corrugated plastic arranged "house of cards" style onto the back of the house.
A room devoted to someone's hobby of collecting (or indeed, creating) works of taxidermy.
A "lovely little pond, great for relaxing by" (owners words again) which looked very deep, very stagnant and, in my imagination, very full of bodies!
Crockery in kitchen that hadn't seen water in years
But, the biggest selling point was what awaited us in the lounge (the last room we viewed). Walking in to a wall of intense heat and mothballs, we found a large bed and, next to it, the vendor's very old, very senile, mother. This in itself wasn't an issue. I said "hi... nice to meet you". I got in response:
Mother: "See that bloke over there? The one in the picture?"
Wiggy: "Yeeeesssss...."
Mother: "Dead!"
Wiggy: "..."
Mother: "Landmine! Took half 'is face off it did. Terrible sight."
Wiggy: "Hmmmmm... thankyouverymuchforyourtimewewillbeintouch"
But I'm sure they're not all like that!
Four Cofffee said:
From the agent:
The property extension is breeze blocks and first fixing of the wiring – There is no documents to support any of the works undertaken so far. The property is sold as seen.
I have not been in the property myself but understand that it does require works to the rest of the property as well.
If you are interested and want to arrange a viewing please contact us to arrange an appointment.
Surprised it didn't say "affords opportunity to stamp your own mark" or something similar.The property extension is breeze blocks and first fixing of the wiring – There is no documents to support any of the works undertaken so far. The property is sold as seen.
I have not been in the property myself but understand that it does require works to the rest of the property as well.
If you are interested and want to arrange a viewing please contact us to arrange an appointment.
Deva Link said:
Four Cofffee said:
From the agent:
The property extension is breeze blocks and first fixing of the wiring – There is no documents to support any of the works undertaken so far. The property is sold as seen.
I have not been in the property myself but understand that it does require works to the rest of the property as well.
If you are interested and want to arrange a viewing please contact us to arrange an appointment.
Surprised it didn't say "affords opportunity to stamp your own mark" or something similar.The property extension is breeze blocks and first fixing of the wiring – There is no documents to support any of the works undertaken so far. The property is sold as seen.
I have not been in the property myself but understand that it does require works to the rest of the property as well.
If you are interested and want to arrange a viewing please contact us to arrange an appointment.
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