Hi we lost on a property that’s been up on the market at 650K (highest in the area has been 575). Since it ticked all boxes, in desperation we offered 620 but estate agents surprisingly did not even bother responding to our offer! Apparently they got 650 which is asking price.
When I called in today to check the progress, the estate agents started off with ‘oh yes it’s available, do you want to view it?’ Then said ‘there is no problem with people offering 650 its buyers who aren’t moving out quickly’ then says ‘they won’t consider anything less than 620. If you offer 650 they might consider moving out’. It’s so discrepant story from them, I feel like I could just knock the owner’s door and have a decent chat with them and inform the difficulties. I feel that estate agents didn’t even pass our offer to them. I thought they were obliged to pass our offer to them even if they have instructed asking price and give a response to us.
It would be odd to knock on someone’s door but they have met us during viewing and perhaps will understand why were there...but then we may loose they estate agents forever!
We love this house but can afford to go £75K higher than the market price. We have already gone above budget and market price to get this. Don’t know what to do...
Any suggestions??