We have a one bed flat in London, it was on at 350K to begin with as advised by agents - I thought this was a bit overpriced, probably 330K was more realistic. We dropped to 325K after two weeks as didn't get one phone call, we then got about five viewings in one weekend but no offers then no interest for a further few weeks, finally after two months we got an offer at 310K and we accepted as we had found a house we liked.
Our buyers (who were investors and cash buyers) pulled out a day before exchange because they found 'something more suited' (complete wankers). Anyway we put it back on and dropped price to 305K OIEO, as we thought we were bound to get immediate attention. That was on Saturday and we haven't had any viewings. WTAF? I don't understand, we are 5K below what we accepted from a cash buyer investor (which was surely a bit low as they do their numbers).
Surely we should have had some interest by now or am I being impatient? We had on it 'REDUCED PRICE FOR A QUICK SALE' and 'VIEWINGS ADVISED' but I told them to remove it because it might put people off because it looks desperate?
I'm clutching at straws, I have no idea why people wouldn't want to even see the bloody thing, I feel like auctioning it and just giving it to the first bidder, I'm so fed up.
I called our agent today and said has he called anyone on their database and he said 'I'll be honest, I've been inundated with calls today' (well not for our property!!!!) and 'things have been manic' and I'll have a look at it tomorrow. If we enlist another agent, do we have to pay double commission? I'm not quite sure how it works? Do you think it's the agents being crap that has resulted in no viewings or not enough time?
We are desperate to keep the house we've found, they don't know our sale has fallen through yet, which is why I'm so impatient to find a buyer asap.
We are in a fine mess! Any advice appreciated.
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Why is our flat not getting viewings?
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TulipsinSpring444 · 27/06/2017 19:04
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