A question about ghost bidders.
If you suspect that an estate agent is not being straight with you, what practical steps should you take?
Is it worth asking them to confirm the bid in writing? Or is that just likely to antagonise them? And is there any point anyway since presumably, if they are prepared to lie about it in the first place, they will just keep up the fiction?
I would be very interested in hearing people's opinions, especially those who have direct personal experience of this.
I think it is reasonable for the agent to meet you in their office and show you the file that will include copies of formal bids made. Very important to make your offer formally in writing subject to contract/survey etc
"The EA is only looking for the highest price, so he can make the biggest margin possible. "
He is acting for the vendor - it is the vendor who wants the best price.
mf
"Get ready for a ride, saddle up, gun loaded and take out a can of serious whip ass porkies and let the mother fly!! "
Not everybody wants to play cowboys and indians.
I suggest that the OP simply follows the advice given already. Make an offer, know your price limit, set a realistic time frame for a response and be prepared to walk away.
mf
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