Estate Agents - Deception Warning

Dramatic Fall In UK House Prices May Force Estates Agents Into Deception

Estate Agents, recognised throughout the business world as the 'honest profession,' may resort to deception, says a spokesman for Estate Agents.

"We pride ourselves on being an honest and transparent organisation, but with the housing market as it is, we feel some members may resort to deception and manipulation to push a sale through. There's no recent history of this happening, but members are showing frustration with a housing market that has stalled," said the spokesman.

Terry Thompson, 35, is one feeling the pressure. "I've shelved the yacht. That's out for the time being. My integrity is being tested to the limit. I'd rather live in a tent and ride a bike and sell the horses though than compromise that. I was almost tempted to sell some doddery old woman's house to a relative at a rock bottom price, which we would then sell on and split the profits, but I didn't. My two houses are losing value too, you know."

Sandra Beckwith-Palmerson, 26, echoed Terry's dilemna. "I've been tempted to use my female charm and impressive assets to acquire sales and it makes me feel dirty. Inaccurate descriptions and failing to mention the paedophile drug addict next door are not part of my make-up. If a drain blocks and floods a property every couple of years then I'm the first to tell them. Character and charming are not old and pokey on my watch. I even use a rule that doesn't add a few extra feet onto everything.

A random member of the public said he did feel sorry for Estate Agents.
"They are often over-looked. They have my sympathy. I'd pay more for a house if it would help them out. There are some people out there with no heart.though. Yesterday, I saw a nurse and she shouted at an Estate Agent - See you, wouldn't wanna bijou. Nasty stuff."