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Old 05-06-2020, 10:40 AM
 
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So the other day, a buyer came to our house for a showing. Then his agent left us a perfect feedback saying that the buyer really liked the house and may put an offer. The next day I asked my selling agent and she says that the buyer is not a serious buyer. He has his own home in the same city, so she isn’t sure if he even wants to buy.

I am confused. Why do people want to waste their and our time if they have no intention of buying? Something doesn’t add up
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Old 05-06-2020, 10:47 AM
 
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So the other day, a buyer came to our house for a showing. Then his agent left us a perfect feedback saying that the buyer really liked the house and may put an offer. The next day I asked my selling agent and she says that the buyer is not a serious buyer. He has his own home in the same city, so she isn’t sure if he even wants to buy.

I am confused. Why do people want to waste their and our time if they have no intention of buying? Something doesn’t add up

Perhaps they'll buy if they find the perfect house.

Or perhaps they're just nosey.
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Old 05-06-2020, 10:57 AM
 
Location: Brentwood, Tennessee
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So the other day, a buyer came to our house for a showing. Then his agent left us a perfect feedback saying that the buyer really liked the house and may put an offer. The next day I asked my selling agent and she says that the buyer is not a serious buyer. He has his own home in the same city, so she isn’t sure if he even wants to buy.

I am confused. Why do people want to waste their and our time if they have no intention of buying? Something doesn’t add up
How does your agent even know what he does or doesn't want to do, though?
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Old 05-06-2020, 11:04 AM
 
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Good question. No answer
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Old 05-06-2020, 11:09 AM
 
Location: Brentwood, Tennessee
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Most looky-loos don't go to the trouble of getting an agent. They just show up at open houses.

Hopefully he does bring an offer. That's the only feedback you REALLY care about.
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Old 05-06-2020, 11:13 AM
 
Location: Vermont
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It's free entertainment for some people.
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Old 05-06-2020, 11:56 AM
 
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That’s not fair. We spend 2 hours cleaning the house, take 2 kids out in this Covid situation just to entertain them. I don’t understand why they are looking for houses they don’t intend to buy

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It's free entertainment for some people.
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Old 05-06-2020, 12:15 PM
 
Location: NY/LA
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He could be looking for an investment property, or maybe they're planning to sell and he wanted to see what else is out there.
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Old 05-06-2020, 12:20 PM
 
Location: southern california
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Later burglary and robbery or maybe worse a motive
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Old 05-06-2020, 12:35 PM
 
Location: Ocala, FL
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Some people go to car dealers just to look at what's new or hot with no intention of buying. It is commonly referred to as "kicking the tires". No difference. I have done that myself from time to time (not looking at random houses, just car dealers).

Don't take it personally and who knows, maybe you will get an offer from them. Never assume anything.
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