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  • 31-03-2015 9:04pm
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    Shelflife
    Registered Users Posts: 3,074 ✭✭✭


    A couple of weeks ago I went to an estate agent and registered my interest in a certain type of property.

    I received a few emails of similar types but showed no interest in them. Today I got an email of one I liked, I rang the agent and asked if i could see it tomorrow (short notice I know) I was told i couldnt but could on Sat.

    That didnt suit so I asked to see it next Wed morning to be told that they would only show it twice a week on Sat and Wed evening.

    My question is, is this a standard practice ?

    I realise that there are plenty of wheel kickers out there, but I live over an hour away and as the customer I don't think its unreasonable to give a weeks notice for an appointment that suits me.


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    henryporter
    Registered Users Posts: 2,089 ✭✭✭henryporter


    Best not to appear too eager as a prospective purchaser! I agree though - some are desperate with no business acumen or personalities, others are excellent, so unfortunately it's just luck.


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    Humour Me
    Registered Users Posts: 360 ✭✭Humour Me


    The estate agent works for the seller, not you unfortunately. If the seller is currently living in the house they may not want the hassle of getting the house ready for a viewing mid week. They might only consider it for a second viewing.

    Now if the house is currently empty you could probably push a bit more. Agents like open viewings as it saves them time and effort, but they are not under any obligation to pick a time that suits you.


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    The_Morrigan
    Moderators Posts: 9,368 ✭✭✭The_Morrigan


    The seller may have dictated the they only want to have viewings at certain times. Or the agents could be a small staff trying to schedule viewings for a lot of properties over the course of a week/month.


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    Shelflife
    Registered Users Posts: 3,074 ✭✭✭Shelflife


    I appreciate that they are working for the seller, but without a buyer they are working for no one.

    If I was the seller I wouldnt be too impressed to hear that buyers were not being accommodated in what I think is a reasonable manner.


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    campingcarist
    Registered Users Posts: 337 ✭✭campingcarist


    It happened me on several occasions. The property wasa tenanted property and the tenant had stated they will only allow viewings on certain days and at certain times.


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    Addle
    Registered Users Posts: 4,812 ✭✭✭Addle


    The vendor is probably living in the house and agents tend to have viewings while it is vacant, so it seems fair to me that appointments are limited.


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