Don’t dismiss a property too quickly. Collyers explains why viewing homes you’ve overlooked on Rightmove could lead to finding your perfect place.
We all do it. Scroll through Rightmove, see a kitchen you don’t like, or a floorplan that doesn’t quite work – and immediately dismiss a property.
But what if you’re missing the perfect home?
At Collyers, we’ve seen it time and time again: buyers convinced a home “wasn’t for them” based on the photos alone… only to walk through the door and feel completely different.
And it’s not just them – we’ve done it ourselves.
“I always thought I didn’t like prawns – until I tried them. Now they’re one of my favourites. Properties can be the same: they surprise you once you give them a chance.”
🤔 Photos Don’t Tell the Whole Story
Some homes just don’t photograph well. Maybe the lighting isn’t right. Maybe the space is hard to capture. Or maybe the charm is in the way it feels, not how it looks on a screen.
You can’t always experience that from a floorplan or a photo slideshow – but you absolutely can the moment you walk through the door.
🧭 Letting Agents Guide You Isn’t About Pressure – It’s About Potential
We’ll never push you to view something irrelevant. But if we suggest a property you’ve overlooked, it’s usually because:
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We’ve listened carefully to your priorities
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We know how it compares to others in the same bracket
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We understand which homes feel better in person than they look online
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We often know about upcoming changes or improvements the photos don’t reflect
We do this every day – and our local knowledge goes deeper than just search filters.
💬 “I Would’ve Never Booked This One – But It’s Perfect”
Some of our happiest buyers almost missed out. From quirky layouts to dated décor, the very things that put them off were the things they ended up loving – or changing with ease.
We always say: keep your must-haves in mind, but don’t be afraid to view with an open mind. After all, if it’s not for you – you’ll know in 10 minutes. But if it is for you, you’ll be glad you didn’t scroll past.
📍 Let’s Find Your Favourite (Even If You Don’t Know It Yet)
Whether you’re looking in Barnstaple, Bideford, Braunton, Ilfracombe, South Molton, or Torrington – we’re here to help you see the real potential in every viewing.
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