poppet27 Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Anyone want to share their experiences selling with KFH?I?ve heard they value your house nice and high but almost always ask you to drop the price a few weeks later, by which time, they?ve snared you.Views? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55010-thoughts-on-kfh-estate-agent/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankito Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I used them in the past when I was selling and eventually dropped them for a multitude of reasons. I'm selling again and they are one of the few 'local' agents I WOULD NOT entertain. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55010-thoughts-on-kfh-estate-agent/#findComment-827868 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calsug Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I was using another lordship lane estate agent who I won't name who were useless and moved to KFH and have recently sold my flatI found them very proactive, professional and quick to give feedback on viewings. In today's slower property market believe you need all of these characteristics to sell quicklyIn terms of value it is a two way discussion and I think all of the estate agents have a habit to over value. Personally it is better to do your research on what prices similar properties have sold for recently and let them know your target as well Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55010-thoughts-on-kfh-estate-agent/#findComment-827869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sladey Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 They sold our Peckham flat very efficiently and quickly, were extremely helpful when they didn't have to be, and didn't give me any of the usual estate agent bullshit. They're pricey, but they didn't actually over-value our flat and they did their utmost to find the right buyers for us. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55010-thoughts-on-kfh-estate-agent/#findComment-828159 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodo1 Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 This is the one agent locally that you must avoid- just ask the other agents and you will see why. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55010-thoughts-on-kfh-estate-agent/#findComment-828282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 I think it depends more on the individual you're dealing with rather than the agency.People do say that KFH over-value (and this is also my experience) but at the same time, as a vendor you need to get several valuations, and look at what is on the market, then decide for yourself what price seems realistic. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55010-thoughts-on-kfh-estate-agent/#findComment-828391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Cyrene Posted March 4, 2015 Share Posted March 4, 2015 Our experience when looking to market the family home was an extremely condescending one with regard to KFH.The agent when he visited the house seemed very conceited, preferring to continually look in the mirror and adjust his hair and tie whilst speaking,rather than provide some tangible information. The house is in need of updating and modernisation and when discussing the different figures involved came the most arrogantly offensive, supercilious and insolent remark you could possibly want to hear, "people like you don't have the money or resources to do it".Needless to say, they didn't get our instructions, but it is worth noting that when we mentioned this attitude to other estate agents within a stone's throw of KFH's offices, they all replied that they weren't in the least bit surprised to hear it!So if you choose them, be prepared for such incongruous behaviour. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55010-thoughts-on-kfh-estate-agent/#findComment-828480 Share on other sites More sharing options...
egoode Posted March 5, 2015 Share Posted March 5, 2015 I bought my flat last year from KFH and it was a difficult process as the sale took 17 months from offer to completion however I found them very good at keeping me up to date with what was happening with the purchase and they were not part of the delay but did their best to keep the sale progressing. Personally as a buyer I didn't find them that bad to deal. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55010-thoughts-on-kfh-estate-agent/#findComment-828817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amaryllis Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 We were on with KFH and they did a fabulous job for us. No complaints here. They were helpful, patient and excellent at keeping us updated. They were very straightforward and I was grateful for their help in what could have been a stressful process.Perhaps it depends on the office that you are using? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55010-thoughts-on-kfh-estate-agent/#findComment-830184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustard Posted March 10, 2015 Share Posted March 10, 2015 The OP asked for views on selling with them, not buying.egoode Wrote:-------------------------------------------------------> I bought my flat last year from KFH and it was a> difficult process as the sale took 17 months from> offer to completion however I found them very good> at keeping me up to date with what was happening> with the purchase and they were not part of the> delay but did their best to keep the sale> progressing. Personally as a buyer I didn't find> them that bad to deal. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55010-thoughts-on-kfh-estate-agent/#findComment-830284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppet27 Posted March 11, 2015 Author Share Posted March 11, 2015 It's fine, useful to have all views. Poor you Simon!I think we just want honesty and hard work esp for a 3 bed flat. Can't stand agents who are suited, booted, drenched in aftershave and just talk jargon. There's another agent on LL and every time we've been in, we've just seen 2 bored, slouching girls filing their nails. No customer service. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/55010-thoughts-on-kfh-estate-agent/#findComment-830663 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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