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How do you get release from the Halifax agency agreement? (Halifax)

AnnFrances

Member Name: AnnFrances

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Halifax

Date: 01/04/04 (202 review reads)
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Advantages: High valuation

Disadvantages: Over pricing

I am currently trying to sell my house. Halifax came and gave me a high valuation, I was really pleased and placed the sale sole agency with them. However, they wouldnt negiate the fees or 12 week minimum period saying this was the best deal including all discounts. They said they would definitely sell the house at the price, so I thought I would be able to afford the higher than expected fees, as the valuation was higher than I thought.

Not having bought/sold for 15 years I was very naive. I now realise that they over-priced the house so I would place the business with them. Now they say I must reduce the price for a sale, so I would have been better off going with another agent who gave me a realistic sale price, and a better deal.

We are only in week 4, how do I get out of this contract, as I have another 8 weeks? Does anyone know????

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Last comments:
Kukana

- 01/04/04

How awful, I would expect better of a respected company like the Halifax. I doubt if there's anything you can do at this stage, but it might be worth consulting your solicitor. I seem to remember from when we sold our house many years ago that we were advised to register with at least two agencies at the same time, and never to go for a sole agent. Sue
jillmurphy

- 01/04/04

You wait the 8 weeks I'm afraid. Estate agents are ALL shysters. I'd look into selling your house through the internet.


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