Dealing With Buyers
How can I vet prospective buyers over the phone?
When dealing with buyers, the best way to vet perspective buyers over the phone is to ask and take notes of their names, mobile, work and home phone numbers. Just get as many contact details as possible so that if anything does go wrong, you have a list of names of people who have been to see your house.
What questions should I ask a prospective buyer?
When dealing with buyers, on the first viewing I don't think it's really important to ask a lot of questions on your prospective buyers. I think it's important to make sure that you keep a note of their name and phone numbers, and any comments they've made about your house when they've gone round. So, on the first viewing I think it can be a little intrusive to ask too many questions and can be a bit off-putting to potential buyers.
What do I have to tell buyers about the property?
You have to tell your buyers about your property everything that you've put in your property details. And if they ask you any specific questions about your property which aren't in the property details, it is important that you answer the questions honestly.
What do I have to tell buyers about my status?
You don't have to tell your buyers anything about your status unless they ask you in which case it is important to be honest. The kind of information that a buyer might want to know is whether you have already bought another house so maybe in a hurry to sell and whether you are caught in a long chain.
What can I get away with not telling buyers?
You can get away with not telling buyers anything that they don't ask. Most buyers will sensibly get a survey, so they will uncover anything major that is wrong with your house. So, you are under no obligation to tell them anything that might be wrong, unless they specifically ask you.
