Though the best estate agents will always try to conduct property viewings, there are times when the vendors may be asked to do them. In most cases this is not a problem, though it is important to ensure this is very much the exception rather than becomes the rule.
Handling a viewing of your own home can be a trying experience, particularly for those without any sales experience. Here again, the best estate agents will be able to help though, to ensure their vendor goes into this with the best possible chance of success.
The most basic thing they should discuss is who the viewers are. This is not just in regards to their names, (though it is important these be given and remembered – for civility sakes if nothing else), but also in regards a few essential pieces of information.
They should also provide a few tips for how to conduct the viewing; in regards to what room to start in, where to finish and things to mention. They will also probably touch upon things not to mention, which can easily enter conversation from those not confident and struggling for things to talk about.
However, whilst not pointing out a hairline crack in the plaster is not a problem, lying about it certainly is. For most vendors of course, lying would not even enter their minds let alone be relayed to prospective buyers.
However, if asked an innocent question, it is surprising how such thoughts can drift to the back of the mind, particularly with regards to neighbour relations. However even a white lie could ultimately undermine any hope of an offer.
It is in handling difficult questions with honesty that the best local estate agents really earn their salt and, to help find these, Meet My Agent can help. A forum for opinions to be left from previous sellers, we help people find the truth about agents before wasting valuable time and money.