I put a cash offer in on a very old house 3 weeks ago
It was 3% under asking. The house had previously sold but fell through and the agents rang me and I viewed it. I offered there and then and later that day was told that the seller was mulling it over as it was a little less than the offer that fell through. I said I understood and waited. By Thursday I phoned them to find out what was happening and the guy said although he hadn't spoken to the vendor he was going to be a bit cheeky and reject on his behalf. I was gobsmacked as I had waited 3 days for them to mull it over. I rang their head office and they tried to smooth things over and said they had multiple offers all at asking (I was the only person at the open day!) so that was why his colleague had rejected it. Now I think it was never submitted! Would you approach the vendor directly or should I let it lie? I suspect it is because the agent came to value our house which we sold last year and we didn't choose them even though they hounded me. Now 3 weeks on it is still for sale!