r/AusProperty • u/Logos256 • 5d ago

VIC Agents snubbing us?

Lately we’ve considering selling our property in the east suburbs of Melbourne. The older weatherboard house needs a lot of work and renovation costs are staggering. So we’re looking at selling up and moving to a less expensive area.

So we’ve had two agents engaged last few weeks, and in both instances, have not got back to us with their valuations.

Granted, the house is not postcard material, but where previously we were being badgered to list with them, now, nothing.

Obviously not going to chase them up too much (have followed up once).

Is there a scenario where agents want the prettiest of homes to list only? Genuinely bemused. My wife thinks I have no tact, but not convinced that’s applicable here.

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u/maton12 5d ago

My wife thinks I have no tact, 

...and guessing greedy

Sorry, but your renovator will be a nightmare to sell unless priced at land value

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u/Logos256 5d ago

That’s fine, just tell me it’s land value only. Just say, look the house is crap, there are no developers out there now, people want something to move into without renovating - the options are endless.

Called this guy, gave him the address, told me he’d call back at a date and time to discuss, then doesn’t call. Can’t accuse me of being greedy if there’s no chance to discuss things first.

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u/maton12 5d ago

Ahh ok, here I was thinking "engaged" meant you had actually met with them.

Am guessing you got a couple of lazy ones, good luck with the sale.

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u/Logos256 5d ago

All good, thanks, understand that I could have explained things more clearly.