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How long would you give an estate agent before changing firm?

29 replies

Pinkgin00 · 09/04/2026 17:20

Our house has been on for sale for a few months. We had 2 viewings immediately and had nothing since. The agent hasn't been particulary forthcoming, I have to chase them for updates. They have suggested a price reduction, but I am checking Rightmove frequently and the house appears to have been valued in line with similar houses.

The agent hasn't really said much, other than the market is quieter than usual. This may well be the case with all the uncertainties right now, but I have seen other houses go on the market and being under offer within a week.

I am feeling a little deflated with the lack of interest and wondering if we picked the wrong agent, or if I need to be more patient. This is the first time we are selling a house, we live in an area that is in demand with excellent transport links, schools etc so I naively thought we would have had more interest.

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LlynTegid · 09/04/2026 17:27

I'd say six months unless your contract is different.

You are having this because of the system for sale and purchase of houses, which I think should be changed.

Pinkgin00 · 09/04/2026 17:25

I know. There was a third, but they cancelled before actually viewing. The issue is , all other similar houses are priced around the same so are all agents over inflating the prices

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TheGirlattheBack · 09/04/2026 17:24

Check your contract with them which will have a contracted period where you are tied to them. If that has lapsed, give them notice and find a new agent.

You’re clearly not happy with their customer service and that’s a good enough reason to change agents.

FWIW the market is really quiet everywhere.

Jessicastyle · 09/04/2026 17:23

It’s quite clearly the price. Two viewings in a matter of months is pitiful.