Maybe I’m BU but just wanted readers insight/experience. We’re first time sellers and had lots of viewing last weekend for our home. Just for context and not to drip feed the EA made it very clear they are to show people around the property and not us. Told us we can stay whilst they showing but usually best to not be there which I totally 100% agree with. Well on Saturday we were waiting for EA to come and pick key up and we could then leave as it was open day for our house with over 27 bookings. Knock on door and it’s a potential buyer whose there 35 mins before the open day starts! I explained it doesn’t start yet and the couple start huffing and saying just let them in and have a quick look, I asked their names just to make sure they were booked in as I was home alone with my young kids. I phoned up EA to check and they said under no circumstances should I and they are way too early. I tell this to buyer and she said no it’s up to me not the EA! Lots of back and forth but finally the couple get in the car. I was a little shaken up (I know it’s silly, but I hate confrontations). So I bundled up the kids in the car and waited for EA. They came and I left.
Well today I find the couple has made an offer. I feel a little uneasy as I have also gone to view houses with DH but we don’t turn up early and then insist the owners show us around! I felt very uncomfortable with the couples attitude.
So my AIBU is - do I ignore this behaviour and just see it as a transaction which it obviously is OR is it a red flag of more problems the buyer will cause? I’m imagining they will make ridiculous demands and probably just turn up to show all their relatives the home if we accept their offer. They are FTB