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If you were going to sell your house tomorrow, what would influence your decision the most?

Assume that the difference in money offered isn't that wide, and it comes down to personality.

Who would you want living in your house right now?

  • Married couple?
  • Same religion or beliefs ?
  • Ties to the area?
  • Type of work (Banker? Social worker?)
  • Same cultural background?
  • Has physical skills?
  • Asks a lot of questions about the house?
  • Wears formal attire?

I need ideas guys, I've got my first house viewing tomorrow and I'm pretty low on the ideal candidate ladder.

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[–] Hossenfeffer@feddit.uk 9 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The house I own now is set to become the place I've lived in the longest this year. But if I choose to sell then any emotional connection is done. So as a seller I'd go for the potential buyer who seems least likely to be a ballache. Someone who communicates well, turns up to viewings on time, just doesn't seem like a flake, etc.

[–] tetris11@feddit.uk 7 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

ballache

I read this in a french voice as ba-lash, and planned to use it in future sentences to distinguish myself as a refined intellectual, until I re-read it...

I can definitely understand the emotional aspect. You want someone who will take care of the place, and keep its legacy alive in some way

[–] Hossenfeffer@feddit.uk 12 points 3 days ago

You misunderstand me.

Once I’ve decided to sell they can wreck the joint if they want, just so long as the sale goes through quickly and easily.

Sure, it would be nice to think another family will raise their children and make it a happy family home, but all I’ll care about is the smooth transition of their cash to my bank account without fuss or drama.