Getting disheartened

BB your house sounds lovely, and it will sell.

Rosina made a very good point that things can suddenly change in a few hours. You only need one person to say 'yes' and you're on your way.

But a bit like buses you'll probably find two offers come along together.

We too are selling after 30+ years so this makes interesting reading.
We have found a house we like which is tenanted and smells of cigarettes, but it hasn't put us off. The layout is what we need. I am amazed that you have to dress your house to sell when clearly we have found a house that is not dressed at all . I have had many discussions with my friend about this. She says I have to depersonalise, but there isn't anywhere to put things like the grandchildren's toys, and as it is a family house why do we need to hide all evidence that a family lives here? Are people really so devoid of imagination these days?

Will the house you are after stay tenented Piggly?

I sort of agree with youPWiggly surely people can see beyond the toys and photos. They will all probably re-decorate anyway. I will ( if I ever get that Far )
Gook luck

The seeing through things is interesting. We can and certainly did when we bought our current tiny home as it had last been decorated over 20 years ago. Our sons can as can one daughter in law, the other just can't. She knows it's a block and tries to overcome it but can't. I'll never forget her face when she saw our current home before we updated it, although she tried to be positive her face said it all. We get a different expression now when she visits, thank goodness . Your home sounds beautiful Bbevan, don't lose heart. They right person to pass it onto is out there, if just may take a little longer than you hoped. Just thought, the couple who bought our last home seemed totally disinterested when they viewed but quickly made a good offer, you just can never tell.

Yes, your house sounds lovely. And it's true that some most people can't see past things. No imagination at all!

Apparently you're selling a lifestyle not a house.

I'm fancying yours myself. If I could afford it--fat chance--.

Anya their leased is up in September, but as we haven't sold yet we as unlikely to be ready by then. We have made an offer but obviously if someone ready to proceed makes the same (or a better) offer we will lose out. We are trying not to think about it too much.

Bbevan the last house in our road to sell was redecorated throughout, new kitchen added and new carpets fitted. New owners have gutted the place including ripping out the new kitchen, so it seems such a waste of effort on behalf of the previous owner just to sell.

I think it's definitely a lack of vision in would be buyers.

I think the footprint of the property is important not the decoration but there seems to be awhile raft of people for whom you practically have to put labels on things for them to get the idea.

For me it's about space , will this space work. Grampy cannot 'see' it so has to take my word for it . We have spent a year getting our house ready doing all those neglected jobs. We had a new kitchen too , ours was over 30 years old so it makes sense , but we vectored it into the sale price.

So we shall have to wait and see if it pays off .

I have just sold after 6 months. My house was empty of furniture -perhaps this didn't help but I had to move out and gone into sheltered housing where the rent had to be paid. Very difficult time for me and brexit didn't help. Good luck and keep being positive - it will sell!

Just hang on, because six weeks is nothing at all really in the house selling game. I've sold houses that have taken over a year to sell. It requires nerves of steel and great patience, but suddenly one day someone will make an offer, then bingo!
I do wish you the best of luck.

Estate Agents are always over optimistic about how quickly houses will sell. They want your business so will say anything to get it.

How long it takes to sell house varies enormously, even with good houses in good areas. Economic circumstances, availability of mortgages and a host of outside factors can affect how long a house takes to sell. Currently, post-Brexit, the market has slowed down and prices are sagging.

I would always expect to a house to sell for below the asking price. We have bought and sold five times and have always accepted offers below the asking price - bought for below the asking price. Have a look on Rightmove to see what similar houses in your area are on the market for. If you think your agent has overpriced your property either reduce the price or move to another agent. Again, we have done both.

In the days of Rightmove and other online sites, I can see no point in going to more than one agent. Having two or even three signs in your garden has always smacked of desperation and will suggest there is something wrong with your house or that you will accept low offers.

Just to update all you lovely ladies. We have sold. Can' t quite believe it.
Thank you all

Wonderful news! I'm so pleased for you. Now on to the next exciting chapter of your lives...

It only takes one buyer!

Everyone selling wants a buyer who has sold their property and where there is no chain - this is a very rare occurrence and most sales are full of hiccoughs along the way.

Yes, I agree - don't want to rain etc. but until contracts have been signed on both side, the property isn't 'sold'.

(I know - the sale of my house fell through twice when I'd thought it was a done deal...)

Excellent beginning -!of course others are right, a long way to go yet but you need this first step . Good luck to you. ☘

First time buyers and we have no upper chain . So here's hoping

That sounds brilliant - I have my fingers crossed!

Couldn't be better - you won't need the ?

Thank you ladies. I'm keeping everything crossed

Fist time buyers, no upper chain. Sounds ideal.

So it's real now. They have just changed the board to SOLD

Please pass some of your good fortune our way BB ...we need to sell :-)