OMG - I really wasn't prepared for the pace. Last week was really hectic - signed agents contract on Monday afternoon, first of 4 viewings on Tuesday, specialist overhead photos which I had to select, energy certificate inspection, edited draft brochure details, interior / garden photos today. All in a week when I was in Oxford with my daughter's family from Tuesday afternoon to Friday morning. Then, this evening, the agent phoned to say one of the previous viewers wants to come tomorrow for a second viewing! I think it's one who is a cash buyer too. All this & there are no details & the house hasn't even been marketed.
Fortunately I did send my purchasers spec' by email to Oxford agents & managed to find time to actually visit a few & get some details. I've also asked for conveyancing quotes from several specialist companies.
I know it's not a done deal till you sign on the dotted line & exchange, but I really wasn't expecting this. The whole process is completely different to when I was last involved in the market in 2003. It's so geared to the internet & 3G phones. Everything is instant. Communication with everyone is so speedy. I can actually envisage being homeless if I get an offer this soon! Not a good prospect.
So much for the Zen like state. Life changing decision making this important on the hoof & on your own is scary. I still see it as an opportunity for a completely new life, I just envisaged getting a buyer taking months in the current financial climate. It must be true - there are a lot of cash rich people out there.
Thank goodness I'm going to Barcelona next week. I need a holiday.
Fortunately I did send my purchasers spec' by email to Oxford agents & managed to find time to actually visit a few & get some details. I've also asked for conveyancing quotes from several specialist companies.
I know it's not a done deal till you sign on the dotted line & exchange, but I really wasn't expecting this. The whole process is completely different to when I was last involved in the market in 2003. It's so geared to the internet & 3G phones. Everything is instant. Communication with everyone is so speedy. I can actually envisage being homeless if I get an offer this soon! Not a good prospect.
So much for the Zen like state. Life changing decision making this important on the hoof & on your own is scary. I still see it as an opportunity for a completely new life, I just envisaged getting a buyer taking months in the current financial climate. It must be true - there are a lot of cash rich people out there.
Thank goodness I'm going to Barcelona next week. I need a holiday.
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