...to think house viewer was taking the piss - literally

[Bunnyfuller]

Our house is on the market and we had a viewing today. They arrived 15 mins late, the agent met them at the door. The door to the kitchen was half open and my DCs and I were sat in the adjoining family room (we normally go out for viewings but this one had moved it twice, it was 430 and I couldn't be arsed going out again. I heard them come in, it went quiet then suddenly the sound of the downstairs loo flushing! Then the tap going.

Am I being picky expecting a stranger in my home to ask to use the loo?

Doesn't mean they actually used the loo. It's sensible when viewing a property to flush the loo, run the tap/shower etc to ensure that there are no issues with water pressure etc.

Yep. I flush loos, turn on every tap, light and socket, open every door, drawer and window!

I would find it weird if they used the loo, yes.

I wouldn't have thought about checking the water pressure so I might consider that when I'm viewing the next in an endless stream house.

Yes, I check the water too.

Maybe they asked the agent?

We have 4 loos. She only flushed in that one.

Heck, yeah, after so long living up on this hill, I'm definitely checking water pressure, next time.

And listening out for weird plumbing noises!

I always check water pressure. Flushing one toilet is enough.

They're not going to check all four

I think you're being precious. They might not have even known you were in.

I would always flush the loo/run the tap when viewing a property. And i wouldnt ask, either.

They may have travelled some distance for the viewing?

Yabu. It's not an issue at all.

Even if she did have a pee, does it really matter?

You might want to look up the meaning of the word 'literally' - I was agog at your title.

We once came home after a viewing on our flat to discover that someone (person viewing? estate agent?) had taken a rather fragrant dump in our toilet. They did not put in an offer.

I don't see the problem. Would you really begrudge someone using your loo.

Yep YABU. Little bit cheeky, if she didn't ask, but I would have just laughed. Wouldn't have bothered me.

I don't begrudge. But I would ask. Regardless if I'd driven a long way.

I would always ask if I wanted to use the toilet. Basic manners.

A house is the single most expensive purchase you will ever make.

You think she shouldn't even flush the toilet?

THey were likely checking water pressure. Even if they used the loo, they prob asked the agent. Even if neither of the above. Meh! Is it really an issue?