August 7, 2008
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Cheeky Bugger!
As you know the Italian did the dirty on me late last month and I dusted myself down and decided to reduce the price for the house to the amount he offered. Well, I spoke to the agency manager and she suggested a marketing ploy to get more people through the door - to advertise the house for sale at offers over £75,000.00! I was a bit shocked at first but she explained that it really just was a way to get people interested but I wouldn't have to sell it for any less than I chose to.
The advert went online this week and in the papers too and it really has stirred things up - I've certainly had a few more viewings than before so that's great. The cheeky bugger is the Italian. He phoned up the agency and asked if I would consider dealing with him again - he offered £10,000.00 less than we previously agreed on! I was angry when I first heard he'd made the new offer; after all it was his fault that I have had to go to such extremes! I calmed down pretty quickly though and put my business head on. I haven't turned his offer down flat but just left it dangling for now. I was happy to get another offer this morning from another person - £85,000.00 which I politely refused and by the end of the day it was increased to £90,000.00. So... I have two offers of £90,000.00 on the table and I had another two viewings today, I'm feeling much more positive and hopeful that in a short time I will have a sale and then Patrick and I can get on with the business of starting our life together.
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That's great!!
You sweetened the pot a bit, and the flies have gathered. I suspect the Italian thinks you are desperate. Is he one of the 90 thousand pound offers? Finding a buyer for a house is not unlike picking up a man in a bar. First you act like you're easy, and then play hard to get.
Lets hope you get it sold this time. Sounds like you are the one calling all the shots. xx
He is more than cheeky
I guess he's heard the news that there is a downturn in the housing market and so is hoping for a bargain. Fingers and toes crossed for a quick sale 
Marie
@SeanHarrington - Yep he is one of the £90k people, however the other petrson is one of the people coming round for a second look and she may increase her offer! I'm hopeful of a deal by the middle of next week.
BTW: I loved thecomparison between selling a house and bagging a bloke
Oooooh, good luck on this one!
I hope it sells this coming week and life begins anew for you and Mr. Patrick. Let us know how the Mother-in-law meeting ends, I'm on pins and needles! MUAH* Ear Scratch for Fintan
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