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Dec
“The Courteous Buyer” by Blackshaw Homes Estate Agents
in Southend on Sea
“The Courteous Buyer” by Blackshaw Homes Estate
Agents in Southend on Sea
Most people move house rarely and often have little idea of the
etiquette required if the stress of moving is to be minimised. Our
job at Blackshaw Homes estate agents in Southend on Sea, is to help
buyers and sellers minimise this stress by seeing the world through
their eyes and advising accordingly.
For example, vendors often go to great lengths to prepare for a
viewing. They clean the house thoroughly, making sure everything,
from cushions to children’s toys, is in its place. They might
light a fire, switch on the lights, arrange fresh flowers, mow the
lawn, and send their teenager out to walk the dog in anticipation
of the arrival of the esteemed buyer.
The agreed viewing time comes, and goes. The seller looks
anxiously out of the window. Twenty minutes passes, and the seller
wonders if they have got the time wrong. So they wait. But still
nothing, and the pressure in the household mounts.
When looking at property, communication and straight-talking are
critical if the stress of moving is to be minimised. So if you are
a buyer in Southend on Sea and you are running late, or decide you
don’t like the look of the house you have arranged to view on
arrival, be assured that the vendor would far rather you told them
so than simply drive on.
Likewise, if the property just doesn’t feel right inside
then don’t waste your time, or the vendor’s, by
indulging their attempts at polite conversation. Be frank,
politely, and move on.
Also, be sure to give prompt, sincere and detailed feedback to
the estate agent following a viewing, as this will not only enable
them to communicate better with the vendor, but also help them gain
a more comprehensive understanding of your requirements as a buyer,
possibly saving you time and hassle in the future.