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No reply to my offer?

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Arrrghh · 06/07/2021 15:17

Buying my first property! I put in a first offer just below asking price (only 5k under) on a house, after it had been on the market a week. That was 12 days ago now and I’m disappointed not to have heard anything back. Wondering what the issue might be?
The house is empty at the moment, it’s the owner’s second home so no chain.

Maybe he/she is looking to see what other offers she gets? But why not just haggle directly with me, or say nothing below asking price will do, if that’s what the issue it?

How long could this go on for? (Is that a how long is a piece of string question?) surely 12 days of silence is a bit rude? I asked if the Ea had passed on my offer and they said they had

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Flowers500 · 06/07/2021 15:22

Huh that is weird, I would chase the EA and say please can you give me an answer. Usually they speak to the vendor and get an answer or a "we'll get back tomorrow", they shouldn't just blank you

Bells3032 · 06/07/2021 15:26

12 days is a long time to leave someone hanging. i'd chase the agent

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Arrrghh · 06/07/2021 15:29

Thanks. I’m worried if I push they might say no? There is nothing new coming on the market that I want to look at, I’m happy to wait (in theory!) if it means I’m still in with a chance of gettung the house... I just hate the uncertainty. If I ring up the eatate agent again will I look too ‘keen’? Gosh I hate these games.

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PegasusReturns · 06/07/2021 15:30

Push the estate agent. 12 days is ridiculous.

CrotchetyQuaver · 06/07/2021 15:30

Phone the estate agent and ask them if they have had a response/feedback from the vendor about your offer.

HmmmmmmInteresting · 06/07/2021 15:34

They must have lots of offers and are considering them. What has the agent said when you asked for am update, and when was that?

IncyWincy21 · 06/07/2021 15:41

12 days is a long time, it's not being pushy. Give them a ring

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Arrrghh · 06/07/2021 15:48

I asked for an update last Wednesday and they just said the vendornwas considering it.

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WetWeekends · 06/07/2021 15:53

I agree the should have definitely got back to you by now. In my experience a vendor would usually give an answer within a day. I’d definitely be ringing and saying you’re surprised they haven’t made a decision about your offer yet.

Livingintheclouds · 06/07/2021 15:56

Go back to estate agent and say offer is good until Friday. Never heard of waiting so long - and I've bought and sold over 20 properties.

Flowers500 · 06/07/2021 15:59

@Arrrghh

I asked for an update last Wednesday and they just said the vendornwas considering it.

I'd call the estate agent and ask what is going on, this is ridiculous. And I'd say that I need a response, have they been in contact with the vendor since, are there other offers on the table, what is the issue.

The EA should be apologetic and should be telling you about why there is such a delay here. If they can't it probably just means the vendor is a total nightmare and the house is basically unbuyable.

If the EA can't give you an answer or any reason for the delay, I'd say you need to walk away. Even if it's accepted you might never get a sale over the line.

BrilliantBetty · 06/07/2021 16:14

I've always heard back the same day. And given my response to an offer the same day.
This sounds off?

I wonder if they're a bit reluctant to commit to a first time buyer.

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Arrrghh · 06/07/2021 16:29

There have been two weekends in the 12 days, so it’s only been 8 working days, if that makes a difference?

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PattyPan · 06/07/2021 16:30

Yes 12 days is ridiculous, I’d ask why they need so long to consider ie are there other offers or do they have a minimum price. Tell them you will offer on another property being marketed by another agent if you don’t hear by x day and that should concentrate the EA’s mind

Motherof3Dragons · 06/07/2021 19:02

I think the vendor should have made his mind up by now (after two weekends), if he would in any way have the intention to consider it. It looks like he isn’t very keen on your offer (perhaps even a bit miffed?) and he might be using your opening offer as a bench mark for other incoming offers, to get a bidding war started. If the vendor isn’t in a hurry to sell this house, he might want to wait for another offer. Either from another party, or from you. If you really want this house, you could have offered at least asking with the condition of no more viewings.

HmmmmmmInteresting · 06/07/2021 19:34

This happened to me recently and I was shocked because in all my years of buying houses you usually get a reply within a couple of days.

Turns out the market was so bonkers (March) that the vendor had received a number of offers, including over asking price. My offer was over asking too (obviously, or I'd have no chance ) and I hadn't even viewed it yet 🙈🤣

I really wanted to view it but they had said they weren't sure if I could because of the number of offers, but to put an offer in and see if the vendor would let me view!

So maybe this is what has happened in your case

PurBal · 06/07/2021 20:17

I would have expected them to come back to you the same day or day after at the latest. You need to chase. We bought most recently during Covid and we still got a quick reply.

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Arrrghh · 06/07/2021 20:36

Thanks for all the advuce, I didn’t get a chance to ring today but will tomorrow.
The market doesn’t seem too bonkers here, there’s not many new properties coming up. And this house is still being advertised, it hasn’t sold yet. Maybe there’s a bidding war going on above asking price that I’m unaware of. Mine was the first offer they received though, after a week in the market, 5k under didn’t seem too cheeky as an opening offer, but as a first time buyer I’m just guessing really.

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ISaidDontLickTheBin · 06/07/2021 20:58

Ask the EA if other offers have been received since yours. I think they have to tell you how many offers have been made, they don't have to tell you how much for though.

Flowers500 · 06/07/2021 22:26

It may well be a case of vendor being on holidays, nobody else interested! Don’t stress too much

HmmmmmmInteresting · 06/07/2021 22:34

@Arrrghh

Thanks for all the advuce, I didn’t get a chance to ring today but will tomorrow. The market doesn’t seem too bonkers here, there’s not many new properties coming up. And this house is still being advertised, it hasn’t sold yet. Maybe there’s a bidding war going on above asking price that I’m unaware of. Mine was the first offer they received though, after a week in the market, 5k under didn’t seem too cheeky as an opening offer, but as a first time buyer I’m just guessing really.

If not many properties care coming up for sale it means its likely to be a seller's market

mumsy27 · 07/07/2021 02:18

@Arrrghh

Thanks for all the advuce, I didn’t get a chance to ring today but will tomorrow. The market doesn’t seem too bonkers here, there’s not many new properties coming up. And this house is still being advertised, it hasn’t sold yet. Maybe there’s a bidding war going on above asking price that I’m unaware of. Mine was the first offer they received though, after a week in the market, 5k under didn’t seem too cheeky as an opening offer, but as a first time buyer I’m just guessing really.

I'm afraid your above post is the reality. don't be surprised to find out that the property is sold above asking price.

Livingintheclouds · 07/07/2021 19:20

So what's happened OP?

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Arrrghh · 07/07/2021 19:24

My offer was accepted!!! I didn’t actually ask for the reason for the hold up, I was so stunned and relieved to hear the news!! So excited!!
So, next question: Anyone have any tips about choosing a good solicitor / surveyor?!

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Purple21 · 07/07/2021 19:39

Ah congrats op!
Exciting times ahead!

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