ᐅ Exclusive list of plots offered by prefab home manufacturers?
Created on: 20 Jun 2019 18:12
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Colin_SGood evening,
I have a question that I hope someone here can answer. My wife and I would really like to buy a plot of land in village X. However, on all the well-known websites, there are currently no plots available there.
When I search for houses in village X, I find two listings from two different prefab home companies, each offering a plot in this village.
When I called one of them to ask for a photo of the plot, the person responded quite rudely (I have no intention of studying the photo and then snapping up the plot). He indirectly explained that I would only be able to see the plot after signing a contract. He hadn’t actually seen the plot himself. He said he was very busy and that the list of available plots was long. It was impossible for him to look at all the plots.
The second company was very friendly and even willing to try to obtain a photo. Allegedly, the plot was still available two weeks ago. Whether it is still available now, he would have to check first.
My question: Is it really possible that sellers only offer plots exclusively to prefab home companies and do not list them online? Or is this just a tactic to make people sign a contract?
I would appreciate any clarification.
I have a question that I hope someone here can answer. My wife and I would really like to buy a plot of land in village X. However, on all the well-known websites, there are currently no plots available there.
When I search for houses in village X, I find two listings from two different prefab home companies, each offering a plot in this village.
When I called one of them to ask for a photo of the plot, the person responded quite rudely (I have no intention of studying the photo and then snapping up the plot). He indirectly explained that I would only be able to see the plot after signing a contract. He hadn’t actually seen the plot himself. He said he was very busy and that the list of available plots was long. It was impossible for him to look at all the plots.
The second company was very friendly and even willing to try to obtain a photo. Allegedly, the plot was still available two weeks ago. Whether it is still available now, he would have to check first.
My question: Is it really possible that sellers only offer plots exclusively to prefab home companies and do not list them online? Or is this just a tactic to make people sign a contract?
I would appreciate any clarification.
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HilfeHilfe20 Jun 2019 18:18It may or may not be necessary. Often, these are bait contracts.
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nordanney20 Jun 2019 19:46Colin_S schrieb:
My question: Is it really possible that some land sellers offer a plot exclusively to prefab home companies and do not list it online?Rarely or neverWe initially offered our building plot for sale purely on a private basis. Within the first few days, several general contractors (GCs) contacted us, wanting to market the plot to their clients—preferably on an exclusive basis. In the end, one GC sold the plot with a developer tie-in to a client and added a commission of over 7%. Not to mention the property transfer tax.
So yes, this can happen, but it is quite rare.
When we were still looking ourselves, we had the same experience as you. The portals are flooded with fake listings, and when you inquire, they’re already sold. "But if you sign, we’ll quickly find you a new one"... / ... "we have many more, but we’ll only reveal their locations after you sign a construction contract—with a right of withdrawal, of course."
So yes, this can happen, but it is quite rare.
When we were still looking ourselves, we had the same experience as you. The portals are flooded with fake listings, and when you inquire, they’re already sold. "But if you sign, we’ll quickly find you a new one"... / ... "we have many more, but we’ll only reveal their locations after you sign a construction contract—with a right of withdrawal, of course."
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