2006-12-23 10:16:24 · 28 answers · asked by ANNIE T 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
The problem sounds like you are present while they are being shown your home by your agent. All people like to be told that they have a nice home. (Have you ever had company over that have told you they don't like this or that about your house? Or have you been to a friends house, and told them you didn't like their kitchen or why is their bathroom too small? Of course not!). Strangers are not going to do this either. They are being kind and complimentary to your face, because that is how people act. They realize this is your home, and they are not going to disrespect you by pointing out any potential flaws or dislikes. It would be best, if you could plan an outing when your agent is planning to show your home, and allow them to take a look at the property without you there. This way you don't have to put people in the position of making pleasantries about your home, but instead, allow them to take a look at what your home has to offer without the pressure of having the "owner" right over their shoulder or within ear shot. You dont get your hopes up by hearing the "nice" things they say, and they can be honest about what they like or dislike about the property. This honesty about any dislikes can work to your benefit. If your agent hears the same "complaint" over and over, and relays this to you, maybe it is what is actually holding up the sale of your home. For example, if people feel the rooms are small and they happen to be painted a dark color, perhaps by you just spending a weekend and updating it to a lighter neutral color makes it look brighter or bigger, and that causes you on down the road to sell the house, then the honesty that people had shown because they felt free to do so, helped you. Good Luck
2006-12-23 12:52:21 · answer #1 · answered by Renee 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Could be any number of reasons. Most people dont want to make a quick decision when it requires alot of money and a 30 yr debt. They want to make sure they get the most for the money and will be happy with for a long time. Sometimes it takes going thru 20 -30 houses before finding the one you want. At the price of some of the homes today, who could blame anyone for being so picky.
2006-12-23 10:27:23 · answer #2 · answered by 8p8a 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's probably not their kind of thing. it doesn't feel like home to them.
the price may be a little on the steep side and they dont want to tell you
it also could be that the local amenities aren't close enough or maybe security and traffic might be an issue.
i can't tell from here, but i have experience in this field that those are the fields that most buyers think about when searching for a new home.
2006-12-23 10:21:30 · answer #3 · answered by Can I Be Your Pet? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There could be many reasons and as you haven't given any details I couldn't give a full answer but politeness is the most likely reason why they would rave about it in front of you.
2006-12-23 10:27:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It could be a price issue. It's possible that it's in their price range and they like it, but they might think that it's not quite worth what your asking.
Maybe the area wasn't right for them. It could be that they don't like the other streets, or that the location isn't right. I know we looked at some lovely houses that we would have bought, except that driving to the place made us realise there would be too much travelling involved each day.
2006-12-23 10:22:58 · answer #5 · answered by Poppy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe it is because your house does not really totally satisfy them. Maybe they are looking for something more, or the price is not reasonable. Perhaps your house is not big enough, or too small. Maybe your house needs some fixing. Maybe viewers don't want to buy your house yet because they are looking for more houses to compare.
2006-12-23 10:40:03 · answer #6 · answered by leazngurl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are probably other homes that are very similar but for less money. Other than that, you don't give enough information on the house.
2006-12-23 10:24:20 · answer #7 · answered by sherockstn 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, APART from politeness, the price is too high.
2006-12-23 10:28:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah people are polite, i have had similar experiences where i have been confident where a certain couple would buy and haven't?
2006-12-23 11:19:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Prolly too costly for them, for the most part. It is part of the game!
Charles "That Cheeky Lad"
2006-12-23 11:56:35 · answer #10 · answered by Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋