RobertoH replied to the topic Ways to confirm that your offers have been passed to the vendor? in the forum Help Needed! 11 years, 4 months ago
I thought loss of face mightbeanother reason an agent might not present your offer.
ie. when the agent has promised the vendor a high price for his property, and then has the embarrassment of only having offers much lowere than that figure to present to the vendor.
In that instance, might it be less embarrassing from the agents perspective to…[Read more]
RobertoH replied to the topic Ways to confirm that your offers have been passed to the vendor? in the forum Help Needed! 11 years, 4 months ago
Sorry, I don't follow – what happens if the vendor accepts my friend's offer?!
RobertoH replied to the topic Ways to confirm that your offers have been passed to the vendor? in the forum Would this be likley to get 11 years, 4 months ago
Would this be likley to get the agent offside at all?
RobertoH replied to the topic Are aboirst (tree) reports a necessary precaution? in the forum Help Needed! 11 years, 4 months ago
No, we are not considering development of the block.
How is it possible to assess whether the roots have entered the sewer/drainage pipes?
RobertoH replied to the topic Ways to confirm that your offers have been passed to the vendor? in the forum Help Needed! 11 years, 4 months ago
Can someone please elaborate on the above points?
Thanks in advance, and thanks once again for all of your advice thusfar.
RobertoH replied to the topic The ethics, legality and etiquette for going direct to vendor? in the forum Help Needed! 11 years, 4 months ago
Right, thanks Jamie.
Should i just call him up in such an instance – ie. really informal?
Also, is asking the agent how much longer he is likely to be listing this property for likely to set alarm bells ringing…
…or alternately create an impetus for him to get the vendor to lower his expectations whilst the property is still listed with…[Read more]
RobertoH replied to the topic The ethics, legality and etiquette for going direct to vendor? in the forum Help Needed! 11 years, 4 months ago
Thanks Nigel.
So if I was to approach the vendor after the end of the listing (to correctly ascertain his/her motive) what would be the correct etiquette, and are you then obligated to notify the previous agent?
RobertoH replied to the topic Ways to confirm that your offers have been passed to the vendor? in the forum Help Needed! 11 years, 4 months ago
Nigel Kibel wrote:
The only way is to sign a contract with a deposit. By law the have to pass on the offer. However the agent does not have to pass on a verbal or an emailed offer because it is not enforceable. With a written contract if they accept you d have to proceed. However it is important that you buy subject to finance, building inspection…[Read more]RobertoH replied to the topic Ways to confirm that your offers have been passed to the vendor? in the forum Nigel Kibel wrote:The only 11 years, 4 months ago
Nigel Kibel wrote:
The only way is to sign a contract with a deposit. By law the have to pass on the offer. However the agent does not have to pass on a verbal or an emailed offer because it is not enforceable. With a written contract if they accept you d have to proceed. However it is important that you buy subject to finance,…[Read more]RobertoH replied to the topic Most common selling agent lies and tricks? in the forum Help Needed! 11 years, 4 months ago
Jamie M wrote:
There's 101 tricks/tactics that are used by agents – the problem is, it's not always possible to catch them out on it.Indeed – and it would be inadvisable to point it out to them if you did.
I've got an agent claiming to me that the reason his vendor wants such a high price (over market value), is that he 'sold' the property…[Read more]
RobertoH replied to the topic Harm in making an offer via email BEFORE an official offer? in the forum Help Needed! 11 years, 5 months ago
^^^
yeah, I would like to know this, too.
RobertoH replied to the topic Most common selling agent lies and tricks? in the forum Oh, I’ve never heard of that 11 years, 5 months ago
Oh, I've never heard of that one. Thanks for the tip!
uh…what's a S66W?!
RobertoH replied to the topic Most common selling agent lies and tricks? in the forum Help Needed! 11 years, 5 months ago
Uh…anyone?
RobertoH replied to the topic Most comprehensive resource for old listings? in the forum Help Needed! 11 years, 5 months ago
Thanks for that link. I've actually seen that site before, and unfortunately it doesn't have very comprehensive listings. No data about which agent it was with, no photos etc.
Are there any other resources that could be used for this kind of research?
RobertoH replied to the topic Nearing end of listing duration – implications for negotiating? in the forum Help Needed! 11 years, 5 months ago
Also, what is the protocol for approaching a seller directly, after the agent's authority over the property has expired?
(is this likely to get a better price, or not – keeping in mind that the seller would no longer have to pay a comission?)