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Original poster

To think if you are selling your house you should be available even on holiday

31 replies

DappledThings · 06/02/2018 11:44

Made our second offer on a house at 7.30 on Sunday night. It's on with one of those online agents so offers made through their portal. No response.

We know they are away as they got their dog walker to let us in on Saturday with a builder. That was all arranged via the portal so they clearly were checking it but now nothing.

It's a very reasonable offer and I just want a response.

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chipsandpeas · 06/02/2018 11:45

It's only Tuesday maybe they are still thinking about it

ApacheEchidna · 06/02/2018 11:46

Yabu. No one is forcing you to buy this house. If you don't like dealing with them you can walk away.

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DappledThings · 06/02/2018 11:47

Maybe we're too quick off the mark then. We've responded to all offers both positively and negatively in 2 hours max

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Abracadabraapileofbollocks · 06/02/2018 11:49

Not everyone is glued to phone or email 24/7. Maybe the house has been on the market so long they have to get on with life? Either way. It's not been long.

BreakfastAtSquiffanys · 06/02/2018 11:50

If you've offered less than they want, Maybe they are checking with vendors of property they want to buy to see if they will accept less.
That said, they should have responded to you acknowledging your offer and saying it was under consideration.

QuestionableMouse · 06/02/2018 11:52

Maybe only one person has viewed it and is waiting for their spouse to come back from work so they can discuss it. Or they're waiting for an offer they've made to be confirmed. It hasn't even been a full day (or twelve hours even) so I'd be patient and give them chance.

OutyMcOutface · 06/02/2018 11:53

Well you only have to be as much a aiable as you want to sell the house. They may be waiting on other offers. Or they may have limited internet access. Chill. They'll get back to you eventually. Unless you are in Scotland the offer isn't binding anyway so you are free to make offers on other properties if that is what is irritating you.

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DappledThings · 06/02/2018 11:57

OK, IABU. As I say we've always responded much quicker but may be I was being naive. Don't want to offer on another one, we want this one!

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thecatsthecats · 06/02/2018 11:58

Just because they have access to the internet doesn't mean they have seamless access. They could be in any timezone if they're away, or they could be down the road staying at their mum's, they could be in hospital with a sick relative and just not telling all and sundry.

Or they could be on a sun lounger not particularly bothered about replying ASAP whilst they're on holiday. They could be that slow even if they were in their own house!

I think within 48h is a lot more reasonable timeframe, especially with the offer made on a Sunday anyway...

Kazzyhoward · 06/02/2018 12:00

They may not even have access to the internet whilst on holiday and even if they do, they may be doing more pleasurable things than checking their emails every day.

MatildaTheCat · 06/02/2018 12:03

I agree that it’s a pain. Most vendors in this market are pretty keen to sell. Unless you’ve previously made an outrageously cheeky offer then they should respond even if it’s to say they are thinking it over.

Very few holiday destinations have no internet access and frankly most people do check their email. Especially if they have a massive financial incentive to do so.

FluffyWuffy100 · 06/02/2018 12:11

Well I sold my house and in the middle of the process took a holiday. It was arranged over a year before, not exactly going to not go! I wasn't available every day, I only had internet access every 2 or 3 days or so.

aoeu · 06/02/2018 12:16

If you think that's slow, I don't think you're going to enjoy the rest of the home buying process. Grin

Tarraleaha · 06/02/2018 12:16

They could be thinking about it, busy somewhere else, waiting to hear feedback from other viewings. They may be waiting to hear about offer they made on a property.

They may be unable to access their emails abroad because hotmail or the likes are asking for 100 unreasonable minute details to unlock their account abroad! so they haven't even seen notification of your offer.

You buy a property for the property, not the buyers, so don't stress too much.

mummyhaschangedhername · 06/02/2018 12:18

I do appreciate it's frustrating, I always replied instantly too. But my house was up for sale for nearing 6 months, I would have been annoyed to think I had to put my life on hold in case someone wanted to ask or offer.

Caroelle · 06/02/2018 12:20

We deliberately go on holiday to places where there is no phone cover and no internet; they may be trying to get away from it all. Or thinking about it. If you don’t hear by Friday try again.

Bluelady · 06/02/2018 12:23

It's not even 48 hours yet. As a pp said, and f you can't cope with a delay like this, the next 2 - 3 months are going to do your head in.

Tarraleaha · 06/02/2018 12:23

*not the SELLERS
or my post makes even less sense Blush

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DappledThings · 06/02/2018 12:23

Don't worry aeou it's my 3rd time, I know how long it drags out

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Mailawaymailawaymailaway · 06/02/2018 12:23

"A very reasonable offer" suggests you've offered under asking. It may therefore not be reasonable to them - no one jumps to accept an offer they don't want. Be patient!

Fliptopdustbinlid · 06/02/2018 12:24

Is there anyway of seeing if they have read the message, we bought a house through Purple Bricks and we could see if they have read the message, but i agree you should have had some response by now

whiskyowl · 06/02/2018 12:33

Maybe they are in the midst of nowhere, with no internet? Such places do still exist, mystical though they might seem Smile

Or maybe the house sale is not, actually, a happy circumstance for them - perhaps there have been personal issues that have made the home a place they associate with stress, and they're on break from it?

I personally would be unable to cope without constantly checking the portal if I were selling a house, but not everyone is as idiotically neurotic as I am. Smile

I hope there is a happy conclusion and that you get the house!

ChocolateWombat · 06/02/2018 12:38

I think those who are very keen to sell do check communications regularly.
Being slow to reply may mean they are not very interested in your offer (so don't feel a need to court you) or that they are only slightly interested so do t feel a need to rush and perhaps hope you will offer more. The other reason people are slow to reply is that they are not actually that bothered about moving....people sometimes have their house in the market for months, just to see the response, but don't intend to move.

Overall, the lack of response isn't a good sign. If they were keen to move and take your offer, they probably would have done quickly.

I would wait until tonight and then make further contact.

When you use a proper estate agent, at least there is someone to speak to and moan to and get to chase it for you.

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DappledThings · 06/02/2018 12:39

Not an unhappy sale, we met them first time and they are happily downsizing after their DC have all grown up.

The long drag of the conveyancing in really don't mind that much. At least then you know what you're working towards.

They knew we were there on Saturday with a builder so I would gave thought would be expecting a further offer from us.

But the consensus seems to be IABU. I accept it!

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TheHodgeoftheHedge · 06/02/2018 12:41

But you know they're away? So why are you surprised it's taking more than a few hours to respond!

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