Second viewing and vendor’s availability

[Raella50]

We’ve found a house we like and viewed it on Saturday. It’s fair to say the market is very hot here and the moment and houses are selling quickly. We decided that we’d like a second viewing to measure a couple of things and then potentially, all being well, put in an asking price offer. I called their EA on Sunday to arrange and was told they’d call back when they’ve spoken to vendors to arrange - all fine. No call back came so I called Monday morning to check (I know they’re very busy at the moment and could’ve forgotten) and was told the same thing. I’ve since called them every morning to check in and been told the vendors haven’t responded yet. I’ve just spoken to them this morning and said I can’t understand why they can’t at least organise a viewing? Asked if they’re definitely keen to sell. EA says it very common to wait a while for a response but I think it’s weird?! They’re working from home apparently and doing viewings at weekends only, which is fine but why can’t we go this weekend then? I’m concerned that a whole load more viewings are going to take place this weekend and they can’t even be bothered to respond to us wanting a second viewing? We are in a position to proceed, why just not respond?? Is this normal behaviour and should we just wait a bit longer? DH thinks we should put a note through the door saying we like the house, would love to arrange a second viewing and haven’t been able to through the EA, leave contact number to arrange at their convenience. Would that be reasonable?!

[AdoreTheBeach]

Shifty indeed op. Could be they’re trying to get another buyer in there whose property they’re also marketing. Happened to us so we put the note through the letter box. We’re in that house now.

[bilbodog]

Entering viewing on his system - Means they have cocked up in the office and according to the records you viewed the property on Tuesday and not Saturday - they should be able to change this. I would email and state when you viewed the property, that you are very interested And are considering offering but would like a second viewing first.

Also tell them your situation regarding mortgage arrangements and that you already have an offer on your property - Give them details of your buyers situation and which estate agent you are with so they can verify this if need be.

A lot of estate agents have re-opened with a somewhat skeleton staff and have not taken back their part-timers who often cover weekends. If saturdays have been very busy with viewings they may have ended up with a back log of information to put On the system on mondays and got muddled.

[joeysapple]

@Raella50 sorry, I missed the part where you said you hadn't met the vendors.

[ashley69ly]

I think it's probably that they want to get other viewings in the hope of getting a bidding war going. If they've got other people booked to view, they will want to give them chance to before you get a second viewing, presuming you'll will want it off the market if your offer is accepted. Might be the estate agents steering it or on instructions from the vendor.

[Findahouse21]

We're selling and I would be fine with a note through the door. Also appreciate the heads up about the E A potentially being a bit crap

[MrsCollinssettled]

We had that so put a polite note through the door and said the EA wasn't responding to our requests for a 2nd viewing. Vendor rang to say they'd had a couple of offers they were considering and the EA hadn't told them about us wanting a second viewing. EA hadn't told us about the offers. We sorted out the viewing direct with the vendor but they accepted one of the offers they had had. Never trust an EA whether you are buying or selling.

[Raella50]

Thanks everyone, we have decided to put a note through and see what happens!