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“Worst estate agents ever!!!”

written by Geomel on 02/08/2017

Phoned Bairstow Eves estate agents today to view a house they've got for sale! After giving all my details, name, address, phone number etc the agent asked me if I'd sold my house to which I replied 'no I don't need to as I'm renting it out'. She then asked me how much deposit I'd got, which I told her and was more than enough! She then went on to ask if I've got a mortgage in place which I replied 'not at the moment but I did have a mortgage in principle that ran out but I don't envisage there being a problem! She tried to book me an appointment with their mortgage advisors to which I told her I had my own independent advisor. She asked me his name and again I told her! Now by this time I'm getting really fed up as I have things to do.

So after spending at least 20mins on the phone to me she says 'when you've got your mortgage in principle get back to us and I'll book you in for a viewing'.
So the problem is......1. by the time I've got my mortgage offer the house could be sold! 2. What if I don't like the house then my mortgage in principle will start counting down again and applying for it over and over again leaves footprints on your credit record!!

At the end of the Spanish inquisition she asked me which house it was I was interested in! I said the one I asked about at the beginning of the conversation, but it doesn't matter I'll look elsewhere for a house!!

Let me just warn anybody trying to sell a house with Bairstow Eves. You want plenty of interest in your house as this is what will generate the best possible sale price! Do not dismiss any potential buyer as you could be losing a prospective sale! Do not judge a prospective buyer as you could be very disappointed! These agents charge a big commission and are more expensive than online agents with exactly the same sales marketing!

People if you've got your house up for sale and paying a huge fee ensure these agents are working for you to achieve the best possible price and speedy sale!!
Bairstow Eves I think you need to train your staff!