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Alternatives Ways to Find a House For Sale That's Not Daft

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  • 20-03-2017 10:10pm
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    briandun1
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi guys,
    We've been going around in circles on Daft looking for a house to buy.
    It's been tough work and many many late nights staring at a screen.
    I was wondering if there's any other way to find a house for sale that doesn't involve Daft and doesn't involve the internet.
    We are going to go door-to-door with notes in specific areas but is there any other way?
    Any help/tips would be greatly appreciated,
    Brian
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    con1982
    Registered Users Posts: 515 ✭✭✭con1982


    What is the purpose of going door to door? If someone wants to sell, they will advertise it to get the best price.


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    briandun1
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭briandun1


    I suppose we'd hope that some people don't want to go through sales agents and would prefer a quicker and "less hassle" sale. If the property is in probate, for example, a large family may prefer a quicker sale because the fee would be divided up so much between them that any gains bringing it to market wouldn't be so big when divided.


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    con1982
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    I suppose there is no harm in trying. I think people's desire for higher sale will outweigh dislike of hassle.

    I wouldn't do it for the reasons stated before and it may look like I'm very keen on a particular area. If an estate agent found out, it could be used against me to drive up the price. Or they may not want to deal with me, for fear i try to cut them out of the deal.


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    Mrs OBumble
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    In some areas there are estate agents who take listings of houses which are sold without advertising. No idea how to find them except word of mouth - if you need to ask you probably aren't the target market.


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    Scraggs
    Registered Users Posts: 5,578 ✭✭✭Scraggs


    briandun1 wrote: »
    I suppose we'd hope that some people don't want to go through sales agents and would prefer a quicker and "less hassle" sale. If the property is in probate, for example, a large family may prefer a quicker sale because the fee would be divided up so much between them that any gains bringing it to market wouldn't be so big when divided.

    I think that's wishful thinking tbh... I would imagine most people would be self serving and go for the more money option!

    Just to give you some experience of being on the other side... over a period of 12 months I've received 3/4 "similar properties required" letters through the door from estate agents and 2 unsolicited people at the door asking would I consider selling. So chances are you're not the only one doing it if it's an area in short supply but don't be naive in thinking someone's going to suddenly decide to up and leave their home because a nice person that came to the door wants to buy it. (That prob sounds harsher than I mean it to)

    If you haven't already I would get in touch with all the local estate agents and get yourselves/what you're looking for known to them in case they do get properties that don't want to be advertised. Don't reveal too much about your budget! Also property management companies might have leads on landlords that may be thinking of selling up.

    Best of luck with the hunt, I can empathise with how soul destroying it can be especially in high demand areas.


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    Lumen
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    Are there no houses for sale that you want, or are they just too expensive?


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    pilly
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    Estate agents may have houses for sale that aren't on Daft because families have asked them not to.

    I wouldn't go with the option of sticking notes in doors, it makes you look a bit desperate and people might push the price up.


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    L1011
    Registered Users Posts: 68,792 ✭✭✭✭L1011


    briandun1 wrote: »
    I suppose we'd hope that some people don't want to go through sales agents and would prefer a quicker and "less hassle" sale. If the property is in probate, for example, a large family may prefer a quicker sale because the fee would be divided up so much between them that any gains bringing it to market wouldn't be so big when divided.

    Good luck convincing a large family they got the appropriate price if it wasn't sold through an agent. One member will turn up armed with their solicitor and you'll be years buying the place.

    Realistically anything that is going to be sold to an "outsider" is listed on daft/myhome; unadvertised sales are effectively for people in the know only.


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    EmoCourt
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    Ring estate agents and see if they have anything on their books which they have not put up on Daft yet, as it can take them time to take pictures and advertise the property. You might be lucky and find a seller who wants a quiet and fast sale.


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    Graces7
    Registered Users Posts: 32,634 ✭✭✭✭Graces7


    EmoCourt wrote: »
    Ring estate agents and see if they have anything on their books which they have not put up on Daft yet, as it can take them time to take pictures and advertise the property. You might be lucky and find a seller who wants a quiet and fast sale.


    exactly how I found this rental house

    Also, yes, ask at eg local post offices and shops. I was out a while ago and saw several rental and sales signs at houses not listed


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