Selling a house can be stressful, especially when dealing with rude potential buyers. This couple viewed a house that was listed for 35k more than the purchase price due to renovations and upgrades. However, they were unhappy about the lack of a garage and questioned the seller about the high price. After some arguing, the seller snapped and asked why they were wasting everyone’s time. The couple left upset, and now the seller is wondering if they were in the wrong. Was the seller justified in snapping, or were their actions inappropriate? Read on to find out and share your verdict!
Newly renovated house worth more, but couple wastes seller’s time.

Spacious house sans garage but ample parking, worth considering

Couple overstays house viewing, wastes family’s time ⏰

Homeowner confronts couple during house viewing with unexpected questions

Homebuyer laughs at garage price during house viewing

Homebuyer lowballs homeowner, gets shown the door

Homeowner confronts couple over wasted time and missing garage

Homeowner stands up to entitled couple during house viewing

Homeowner defends confrontation with house viewers. AITA?

Clarifying misconceptions about the confrontation

Efficient home-showing process with realtor communication; no wasted time ⏰

Couple confronts homeowner during house viewing without realtor

Homeowner clarifies why they couldn’t check for couple’s car

Homeowner confronts couple over wasted time during house viewing
Selling a house can be a stressful experience, and one homeowner had an unpleasant encounter with a couple viewing their home. After leaving their property for a scheduled viewing, they returned to find the couple still in the house. When the homeowner went outside to wait, the woman and her husband started questioning her about the lack of a garage and the high price of the house. The situation escalated quickly, with the couple offering significantly less than the asking price and the homeowner threatening to increase the price further if they wanted a garage. The encounter ended with the couple leaving in tears and the homeowner feeling justified in standing up for themselves. While it’s understandable to want to ask questions about a property, it’s important to be respectful of the seller’s time and decisions. Stay tuned for comments and reactions to this heated interaction.
NTA: Homeowner shuts down entitled buyer’s lowball offer and insults.

Couple overstays home viewing, confrontational homeowner labeled husband a**hole

In a seller’s market, buyers need to play the game right

No excuse for lack of realtor support during house viewing.

Homeowner stands up to rude couple during house viewing

Home buyer confronts homeowner, but should have used realtor for negotiation.

Stand your ground and shut down complaints about your pricing

Homeowner confronts couple and gets real estate advice

Homeowner stands up to entitled couple at open house.

Smooth negotiating is key, don’t be a negative Nancy

Reality check delivered! Homeowner not the a**hole
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Homeowner not at fault for confronting couple during house viewing

Confident homeowner brushes off time-wasting couple in hot market

Realtor’s incompetence leads to uncomfortable confrontation with potential buyers

Homeowner advises to avoid direct contact with buyers while showing house.

Home buyer argues about garage on someone else’s property. NTA.

Sometimes being an a**hole is necessary for self-respect ♂️

Negotiation gets heated over garage. Who’s the real A**hole?

Homeowner gives advice on housing market and dealing with buyers.

Interacting with lookers can be frustrating, but set time limits.

Standing up for yourself, even to potential buyers.

Tense encounter between pushy buyer and defensive homeowner.

Selling a house is emotional, but professionalism is key

Don’t waste your time on unreasonable demands ♀️

Confrontation during house viewing leads to ESH judgement.

Homeowner left alone with couple after realtor’s disappearance

Tension rises as homeowner and couple clash during house viewing

Clear conscience: Not the a**hole in this situation.

Selling your house? Don’t waste time with hagglers!

Home buying is soul crushing

Home prices are insane. Wasting time is not ok.

Navigating the real estate market can be tricky

Realtor’s mistake leads to rude couple and homeowner clash. ESH.

Tips for home sellers on renovations and valuable upgrades

Don’t waste money fixing up your home before selling it
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When honesty hurts: How to give feedback without being an a**hole

Homeowner stands up to disrespectful potential buyers. NTA.

Homeowner confronts couple and gets support for being assertive.

Politeness sells! A little kindness goes a long way

Don’t let bullies lower your price

Skeptical commenter questions house value, calls fake

Unsuccessful house showing leads to ESH judgement
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Avoiding confrontation with agents is key
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Set boundaries with your realtor and home viewers.

Be diplomatic when selling your house, YTA.

Don’t take it personally, most viewers won’t buy. Unusual situation.

Potential buyers pushy, realtor negligent, homeowner territorial. ESH.

Commenter implies homeowner’s behavior is outdated with humor

Is it common to show a house without a realtor present?

Avoiding rude buyers: a homeowner’s experience with pushy clients.

Setting boundaries and standing firm in real estate transactions. ✅

Setting a fair price is not being rude.
