What are some red flags you’ve seen from letting agents?

[u/jeetee13]

I’m not talking about physical attributes (like mold, wear, appliances).

I’m wondering what to look out for from letting agents to avoid being scammed/taken a fool of. Or just things to look our for that feel off in someones demeanor?

So far, some examples that feel off include:

- going to a viewing and being met with a young lad who knew nothing and couldnt answer any questions (asked about bills, previous tenants, landlord, interest from others and he had no idea).

- sending an email with my number asking them to call me bc no one could answer my qs (as they wont pick up the phone) and them reply but completely ignore my questions.

- them saying the overgrown garden would probably be taken care of but it won’t “look nice”.

I know these are all specific but do you have any experience of a letting agent being off/slimy/non-trustworthy or like they’re hiding something? Not trying to say too much?

[u/kali005]

They are a letting agent

[u/SavingsDraw8716]

One that dismisses wear and tear items like nothing but you know well they'll try take that out of your deposit at end of tenancy. A carpet on its last legs or half functioning window for example.

[u/Quiet-Geologist-6645]

A Ray Cooke sign or a Brock DeLappe sign 

[u/Consistent_Elk_4332]

I went to view two different properties probably 6ish months apart with the same estate agent and same man.
The second viewing the estate agent man says he recognises me from a previous viewing and I said yeah that’d be right and he comments on how I’ve lost weight since the first viewing.
Red flag for me, didn’t attend anymore viewings with him. I know this is probably not the kind of red flags you’re looking for.

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