[Mels]

P.S.

Once you've decided which buyer is in the best position - can you send the other one our way please :D

[catt]

congrats to you Mickstim........great position to be in........:raebanana :raebanana :raebanana :raebanana

we have gone on the market today.........fingers crossed for us and Nicky can i share the fairy please when your done.....cheers

[Mickstim]

Nervous wreckage going on here. The 2 offers are with different agents and they are both pushing for us to take theirs. They can't check out the chain until Monday so we think we are going to wait to hear how long it is etc. before we decide.

If the cash buyers had paid for a survey etc. we would feel obliged to stick with them but as they only put their offer in on Tuesday would it make us really wicked people to back out now??

We are going to go out for a Chinese and a bottle of something soothing tonight and will be biting nails until Monday!

B xx

[vixxann]

OMG Barb :D wowsers!!! Two offers!!!

What a position to be in - I really feel for you making that decision - sorry cannot be much help other than to say make sure all info is thoroughly checked. I once lost out on a house when our chain fell through - buyer turned out to be a complete tosser who basically didn't have the money although he told us he was in rented and a cash buyer :no

Good luck - and enjoy that vino!

[Perksy]

Fantastic news Barb especially. You seem to be going from one dilemma to another but at least it is all good news. Having had a nail-biting weekend last week waiting for the estate agent to contact me again on the Monday I know exactly how you feel and a Chinese and a bottle is definitely the way to go. Fingers crossed that you get the right deal for you.

Great to hear so much positive news on this blog lately, long may it continue and spread. :raebanana :raebanana Kim

[JandM]

Barb, check out those people, and GOOD LUCK with your decision. Of course that's a LOT of money.

[macuser]

Well wow, wow, wow!

Congratulations Barb you've waited long enough......now 2 at once. ( Has anyone made the double decker bus joke yet?)

Good luck with it all.

Still no offers for us!

Helen

[holland]

ooooooooo Barb..what a fab position to be in!

On Monday will you be finding out how long the train is??

I wouldn't worry about going back on your word...thats house selling unfotunately,that probably makes me sound really bad but the chances of stumbling accross the cash buyer when you are on the beach in New Zealand with your grand children is pretty slim, so although I would feel bad....you do what suits you and your hubby!!

I think I would still be inclined to go with the cash buyer...but thats me...only because chains do break....all the time. However, isnt the cash buyer the lady that is a bit finiky and commented on a cat flap??? or have I got the wrong person??If so, she could be finicky about the survey and start to try and knock more money off...oh my goodness there are so many different conotations on what could happen/might happen etc.

You know me...whats your gut telling you??

Great position to be in Barb...he he about time!!!

Let us know about the chain on Monday....

Jade xx

[holland]

Oh yes, another thought I have just had is...

if for some reason the cash buyer pulled out....it is likey that the chain person will still be in the chain and potentially want your house...so you have a kind of back up...

If you go for the chain person...the cash buyer is likey to snap something else up ...and potentially bang goes your plan B!!

Just a thought!

xx

[peebles16]

WOW indeed - fantastic position to be in Barb but don't envy your decision as you say 15K is huge amount of money. The house selling business is sooo stressful and do feel that system in England is so complicated. As ever good advice from Jade and I think you just have to go with your gut feeling as you've met both the buyers etc

Wishing you all best and enjoy your Chinese :D
Karenx

[Rusty]

Nervous wreckage going on here. The 2 offers are with different agents and they are both pushing for us to take theirs. They can't check out the chain until Monday so we think we are going to wait to hear how long it is etc. before we decide.

If the cash buyers had paid for a survey etc. we would feel obliged to stick with them but as they only put their offer in on Tuesday would it make us really wicked people to back out now??

We are going to go out for a Chinese and a bottle of something soothing tonight and will be biting nails until Monday!

B xx

Congratulations, you are in a great position.
For me, I would take the best overall package for you. Do not feel obliged as this thread shows how many sales fall through as buyers pull out. Yes the agents are both pushing as they each want their commission.
I would not care about the accepted offer as (unfortunately) buyers can also pull out at any time and lets face it, they made an offer that suited them and not you (took advantage of their cash as we all would).
The harsh bit - sorry. This decision should be what is best for you (more cash or quick sale, etc), do not worry or care about the buyers as they will do what is best for them. Just remeber £15000 is $37000, if they can move in time.
Look after yourselves and not the buyers.
PS. sorry this may sound a little obvious, but please remind me of this if we ever get a similarly good position.
Good luck.

[Mickstim]

Thank you all for your input and your wise words! We talked it over as we ate shredded crispy chilli beef (yum yum) and have basically decided that if the chain is reasonable we may go for the bigger offer. Part of that is because we really really like those people and they have been wanting to buy the house since August and Mr Cash is a miserable old sod who probably will pick at everything the survey brings up, but the other part is that £15k will pay our shipping, airfares and agents fees.

So please keep everything crossed for Monday for us!!

You are a great crowd of people and as encouragement for those who haven't sold yet I would point out that we have been on the market for 9 months and suddenly had 3 offers in a week (the other still hasn't had her offer from the developer, but it was an offer!)

Forget the doom and gloom merchants - the market is well and truly coming back to life.

B xx

[JandM]

Everything crossed.:nice1

[Belmont Babes]

Crikey Barb, can't believe I've missed all these happenings today. I hope and pray that the chain is good, just 3 of you in it hopefully. Got everything crossed. What if you go with the £15K more people and nasty cash buyer man matches?! ;) I understand what you say about the Wiltshire's being nicer etc and agree so let's hope that chain is a good un!

[nickydwuk]

We too got an offer today - but it was £13k under the asking price. Plus she would not disclose her financial situation to the agent. We have turned down the offer and hope she comes up with a better one. However we will keep the house on the market and hope we get a better offer sooner rather thatn later.

Catt - PM me your address and I will forward the fairy.

[JandM]

Everything crossed again! :nice1

[holland]

Great to see this thread still going strong, good luck to one and all
G

[Mickstim]

Good luck Nicky - hope you get a better offer!

Nat - we don't think Mr Cash will budge. He knows he has the power with his lovely bank balance and is determined to get a bargain. We wouldn't even try to pursuade him to pay more!

We'll find out tomorrow about the chain, but I suspect it will be a long one and we really aren't in the mood to take a chance now. Money is important but I think getting on with the rest of our lives is more important now.

B xx

[Belmont Babes]

Yeah Barb for what it's worth if the chain is long I would stick with Mr cash. Far less stressful! And we don't need any more do we?

[Mels]

oopppsy-daisy. I might have just made a tactical error. :no

We live in a quiet cul-de-sac and kids often play in the road. Cars go slowly as we have a 20mph speed limit.

I was playing footie with youngest when this huge car raced down the road, turned around and raced back. I was not impressed by this lack of care so waved to indicate 'Slow down'.

About two seconds later thought - they may be viewing our house!!! :eek:

oh well, didn't like them anyway :exit

Mels :D

[Mickstim]

Well - we've made the choice and taken the Wiltshire people's offer! They have a chain of 4 (we are no. 5) and they are all very anxious to move. The guy at the bottom of the chain is due to leave his army accommodation on 31st March and they are all aiming for exchange on 21st March. I can't see it going that fast - but at least they don't want to dawdle.

We hope that we have done the right thing but are feeling very happy about it. I had a chat with our new purchaser this morning and she is so excited. We had got on so well when they came to view that we all sat in the garden with a glass of wine. She said when they heard we had sold they were half-heartedly looking at other properties but she didn't want any but ours.

So folks - if all goes well we have an extra £15k (they offered us £5 below our asking price which is much more reasonable) and we are selling to people we really would like to have the house. So please keep everything crossed for us for some clear sailing!!

B xx

[Belmont Babes]

Barb that's fantastic. Will keep it all crossed for you and for us, so it looks as if we will be leaving the same time afterall. ;)

[Mickstim]

Barb that's fantastic. Will keep it all crossed for you and for us, so it looks as if we will be leaving the same time afterall. ;)

Maybe Nat! It's all a very exciting and a bit nerve wracking too - I have a real headache today after a weekend of trying to make the right decision and the tension involved in that. Tomorrow I will have to start some serious work!!

B x

[Mickstim]

Now we have just had a call to say that miserable Mr 'I will not pay one more penny than that' Cash has decided to up his offer to match the Wiltshires!! This would be funny if it didn't make us a bit mad that he couldn't offer a decent price in the first place. I know - it's just business.

Anyway, we have said no - we have promised the nice Wiltshires and are sticking with that. Having spent 9 months with nothing who would have expected a bidding war??

Bx

[Kerry and David]

Good for you Barb! Just read through your last few posts - will keep everything crossed for you.

K x

[catt]

Good news that you have sorted out your sticky problem.............hope things move swiftly for you now......fingers and toes crossed for you........and here's some :raebanana :raebanana :raebanana

[NZ Hopeful]

Well done Barb I am so pleased for you :nice1

[vixxann]

Barb - does your cash buyer guy fancy a nice 5 bed house in Lancashire??!! :D

well done anyway - hope it all goes through smoothly :clap

[BkyMonster]

Well, My offer is gone. They pulled out after complaining that we had turned off the water so they couldn't check the working of the sink. Ridiculous on several levels. We haven't turned off any water (we live in the house!) and all the sinks work fine. Apparently they just wanted to play games. :(
Ah well. Plan C full speed ahead.

[NZ Hopeful]

Well, My offer is gone. They pulled out after complaining that we had turned off the water so they couldn't check the working of the sink. Ridiculous on several levels. We haven't turned off any water (we live in the house!) and all the sinks work fine. Apparently they just wanted to play games. :(
Ah well. Plan C full speed ahead.

Good God! What a weak excuse, I don't know why people just can't be honest. Why on earth would the working of a sink be a deal breaker? I'm so mad for you I can only imagine how you are feeling! :mad:

[Belmont Babes]

Becky sorry to hear of the game playing, some people hey!

Barb - I had a feeling that would happen. Maybe he will offer even more £ now.. Are you not a little tempted to let him have it? No chain etc?

[Mickstim]

Becky - that is a ridiculous excuse. Some people really are beyond belief.

Nat - not really tempted by Mr Cash since I spoke to Mrs Wiltshire this morning and promised her that we would sell to her (didn't expect Mr Cash to come back at that point) but it isn't in our nature to mess people around and I would hate to do that to her. Don't feel quite the same about Mr Cash who spent a month messing us around. Just hoping it will all happen!

Bx

[Perksy]

Great news Barb and although their is a chain it is clearly one that is on the move with pretty good times scales. Welcome back to the "waiting to exchange"!! If all goes to plan our end we should be exchanging around the same time - I will finally breath again when that bit is out of the way. Kim :raebanana :raebanana xx

[JandM]

Well, My offer is gone. So sorry to hear this. Roll on, Plan C.

[peebles16]

Sorry you're being messed around Becky it'll happen I'm sure :)

Barb - well done to you :D :D

More house sales please fairy!!

Karenx

[Mickstim]

One amusing thing though - our 2 sales have been through different agents and there was a joint 'For Sale' board at the entrance to our cul de sac. Today that has gone and Mr Cash's agent have put up an 'Under Offer' sign. So now they have to take that down and the other agent will put their sign up. That should get the neighbours wondering!!!

Bx

[catt]

Our house went on the market on Saturday, the board went up today and we have our first viewing on Thursday lunch time.......fingers crossed. Managed to get the agent to give us a sliding scale for their commission they started at 2% and we said 1.25% if you sell it for the price we want it within a month and for every week after that they reduce it by .25%. We have signed up for a 6 week deal. Interestingly he didnt seem phased but did say that a lot of people just accept what they ask for and never ask for a deal. Also said that it would make them work harder.....we will see but i am not holding my breath. :exit

[aberdian]

It'll be on the market Friday. Anyone want a farmhouse near Aberdeen?

[Mickstim]

Catt - sounds like a brilliant deal you have with your agent. Good luck!

And good luck to you too Aberdian - would love a farmhouse near Aberdeen but on balance may go for a nice little pad in Tauranga!!

[Belmont Babes]

Catt, you clever thing you. What a brill idea? Why don't I think like that? Guess there's always next time.

[Belmont Babes]

Barb that's really funny about the signs. Wonder if Mr cash has got over his misfortune yet? Can you believe this thread is nearing page 200?

[Mickstim]

Barb that's really funny about the signs. Wonder if Mr cash has got over his misfortune yet? Can you believe this thread is nearing page 200?

I hope Mr Cash has learned that riding rough shod over people and taking advantage of their desperation can sometimes backfire on you. I bet Mrs Cash is giving him hell!!

Bx

[NZ Hopeful]

200 pages Nat? I've only got 50 :confused: Are my settings different I wonder?

Whatever it is this thread is huge! I started reading at about page 35/40 and it took me forever :laugh

[vixxann]

Managed to get the agent to give us a sliding scale for their commission they started at 2% and we said 1.25% if you sell it for the price we want it within a month and for every week after that they reduce it by .25%. We have signed up for a 6 week deal. Interestingly he didnt seem phased but did say that a lot of people just accept what they ask for and never ask for a deal. Also said that it would make them work harder.....we will see but i am not holding my breath. :exit

what a good idea - very clever :clap

[holland]

Its 200 pages for me too!!!

Is rather long isn't it!!! I hope it goes on and on....its a great support to people...and a space to rant when fed up!!!!

J xx

[vixxann]

Come on Jade - as original starter of this thread I think you should be the one to take the 2000ths post ;)

[Mickstim]

OK - this is to bring it one closer. Come on Jade!!!!!

[Andy-Dee]

And another one Jade

[Belmont Babes]

Dare I do another..............

[catt]

Well my first viewing for our house has just left........ seemed to like it but you never know do you and what can 25 minutes walking round with the estate agent tell me? She did ask questions of me though so that may have been a plus.........time will tell..........but she hasnt sold yet and i really dont want to be in a chain.........house will stay on the market. Now waiting for the estate agent to come back to me with feedback......he promised same day.......clock is ticking lol

[catt]

Only had to wait until this morning..........she wants to make an offer on the house.....yeahhhhh.........just one problem she is still on the market.........boooooo..........anyway she has two viewing this weekend.......yeaaahhhhh..........if she gets an offer and accepts she will be back for ours.........yeahhhhh......or is it?..........again not holding my breath.........we have another viewing tomorrow morning at 10 am.......lets see what comes out of the hat this time........fingers crossed for me guys...........:exit

[BkyMonster]

I don't know what is wrong with buyers in my area. I have viewings nearly every day :eek: and the price is the lowest in the area by quite a bit. Nothing wrong with the house. I just don't get it. I think people think they are being clever or something and trying to get a better deal out of something already really good. :confused:

Argh.

[holland]

Argggg!! I missed it!!!! never mind....ill be the 3000th hopefully!! he he...thanks for trying to make it happen guys...but at least it was filled with Catt who got an offer!!!!!!

Posivibes to all xx

[Mickstim]

Well done Catt!! Now to get hers sold...............

Becky - the buyers in your area obviously have no taste but hope someone will come along with an offer for you soon.

Mr & Mrs Wiltshire just came for half an hour (she was here visiting her daughter who lives nearby) and we had a glass of wine to celebrate. They are not even having a survey done on our house - (M sighs with relief) and are happy for us to leave all our old junk so no skip needed after all. I do hope all goes according to plan - sounds almost too good to be true!

Bx

[peebles16]

All sounding positive for you Catt - good luck :D
Becky - I feel the same our house is lovely and by far cheaper than others but no takers yet... However, if you are getting viewers through the door am sure it'll happen soon - fingers crossed :)

Barb - not long for you now :D

We've got another viewing tomorrow and am so glad I don't have to worry about tidying the house etc.. Hopefully this will be the one

Positive vibes to all
karenx

[nickydwuk]

Wow - that was quick Catt - what's your house got that mine hasn't? Our potential buyer hasn't come back with an increased offer yet and no viewings this week. :no

[catt]

Bkymonster...........i am sure yours will be flavour of the month soon.

Peebles same goes for you too ......(virtual) huggzz to you and yours

Nicky ........ as i said i am not holding my breath....until she has sold its all pie in the sky and who knows it could just be the estate agent talking it up.

Am i cynical or what? lol

Hat is near the door for the morning..........looking for white rabbits.

[Alan]

Ours should go on the market next week, which is the first step for us as we believe (hope) that selling the house will be the hardest thing. So we'll move into rented here if needs be whilst sorting out medicals, police checks and jobs!

Guess it's all part of the nerve racking excitement :eek:

[cathgates]

Well.... our buyer was supposed to go to the solicitors yesterday to sign the papers for exchange.... but didn't go... We've now got to wait aaaalllll weekend until Monday to find out why She didn't sign - this is sooo frustrating:wah

Congrats Catt, hope it goes well.

Cath X

[JandM]

Oh, Cath... sympathies, and fingers crossed for you.

[Mickstim]

Oh goodness Cath - how frustrating. Couldn't you get someone from your agency to check it out???

Alan - good luck with yours. Hope you get a speedy sale.

Bx

[cathgates]

It seems She's not been well at work and She's had a "blip at work" but She still wants the house, She is phoning Her solicitor next week to go in to sign, and She is going to come round and talk to us:confused:
Really hope things aren't going to go wrong at this stage:wah

Cath X

[catt]

Everything is cross for you Cath.........even got the OH and the dog to cross everything they have for you too.......good luck........:yes

[catt]

Well we had our second viewers this morning, just heard that they liked the house and have put in an offer £4k less than we have it on the market for which is fine cos i put on £5k above what we would accept anyway. Only problem is the same as the first viewers.........they havent sold theirs yet...... :wah

Have said we will accept the offer when they have a confirmed sold sign on their house in the meantime ours stays on the market.

We have two more viewings tomorrow.............keeping things tidy is a real strain and its only been a week.... :laugh

[holland]

Good grief Catt you are a busy bee!!! Hopefully, your next viewing will be a cash buyer!!!

Cath....sympathise with you, I remember the uncertainty feeling well, it is so stressful....let us know how you get on.

Good Luck Alan!

Barb...really chuffed things are going well....I have everything crossed! Fab news about no survey!

Nat...How you diddling???????????

J

[Alan]

Thanks for all the best wishes hopefully we'll all get there soon!

[Belmont Babes]

Hi all
I am diddling well thank u Jade. Hope you are OK. We have been visiting family again today, getting through those lists of goodbyes.

Cath - I too have it all crossed for you. It is so difficukt when there is nothing to do but wait.

To everyone else, positive Spring thoughts for sales for all :yes

[catt]

Well had our third viewer tonight........she is chain free as she is keeping her current house and renting it out but wants to buy another house in my area of town. She said she liked it a lot but was none committal ....... walked through it twice was here half an hour so again we wait.

Had a formal offer in writing from the estate agent this morning which has stated the price and subject to sale of their property.

Also had an informal offer on the phone from the first viewer who again is still searching for a buyer...........sighhhhhhhh

This is getting really frustrating...........oh hum

Told my boss today that i would be taking early retirement end July/August his jaw dropped. Also received our police checks back all clear thank god ......... even though you know you havent done anything your heart still goes in your mouth as you open them up.......:exit

Next step is my medical which i will be booking tomorrow. Everything seems to be happening all at once..........the strain is beginning to tell:eek:

[cathgates]

My buyers solicitor is going to give Her a call to get Her to book an appointment to sign all the paperwork, so that's make or break moment She's either genuine or stringing us along :(
We get sooooo many people who go to look at houses before they've sold - some go when they haven't even gone on the market:confused:
It really does annoy me - they put in offers and the only thing to change is that the owner just becomes more frustrated!!
Catt, I hope your interested parties have a sale soon XX


Cath X

[Mickstim]

Catt - so frustrating these buyers who haven't sold! Hope the lady who doesn't need to sell comes along with a decent offer for you.

Cath - I've been thinking about you and hoping everything is ok with your sale. Keep us posted.

Posivibes

Bx

[cathgates]

Thanks Barb - this living in limbo bit is horrible!!
We can't book anything until we have exchanged - then it's one mad rush:exit
We have chosen the shippers and sent them the paperwork - except the insurance form that's a mindfield working out replacement costs!!!
Can't book flights until we have exchanged
We are having a leaving party, but again can't book until we have flight dates:(
We have decided where we are going for our medical, but can't book until we are exchanged with them only being valid for 3 months as we have to apply for a work visa or wtr once we get there, so all I seem to be doing at the moment is checking employment sites, spending time on this forum and twiddling my thumbs.
Sssoooo frustrating

Then once exchanged - it's one mad rush - but at least all the companies etc have been chosen

Cath X

[cathgates]

Just found out She's been in to the solicitors today to make an appointment to go in and sign - and they did it there and then:nice1
The secretary told us that She doesn't know if all the paperwork was done today, but will let us know tomorrow after She has typed up the paperwork so fingers crossed it's all done:)
Will let you know X

Cath X

[Mickstim]

:cheers :cheers

Well done Cath - a couple of these are in order! I know about the madness - we have decided we are going anyway, even if the sale falls through, so are also busy getting shipping quotes and trying to understand the insurance stuff, sort out bank accounts etc. At least we have PR so don't have to worry about the medicals.

Hope it is all smooth sailing from here!

Bxx

[JandM]

Good news, Cath!:clap All the best, both, for things going smoothly now.

[cathgates]

Thanks for your best wishes - wish we could afford to go with or without house sale!!!

Cath X