Discuss about life in Singapore. Ask about cost of living, housing, travel, etiquette & lifestyle. Share experience & advice with Singaporeans & expat staying in Singapore.
-
frenzal
- Regular
![Regular Regular]()
- Posts: 116
- Joined: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 1:10 pm
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by frenzal » Wed, 20 Aug 2008 7:01 pm
So, I just emailed an agent and asked for her contact details, as I wanted to start compiling a potential list. This was my reply:
Hi,
Thank you for your message in share-accommodation..
You have noted that you are compiling a list of agents. I'm not sure if that's the norm in Australia as it seems many Australian clients work this way, but it is not recommended here in Singapore as doing so will get you blacklisted. This has happened to an Australian lady recently who had been liaising with various agents at a time. We agents have been informed and warned of her name and profile.
Therefore, i would suggest you stick to 1 agent to help you out. Of course if she/he is not reliable then go on to another.
Hope you would heed my advice
Is this true? I haven't heard of such a thing anywhere in the world
-
durain
- Director
![Director Director]()
- Posts: 3666
- Joined: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 8:15 pm
- Location: Location: Location: Location:
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by durain » Wed, 20 Aug 2008 7:19 pm
are you looking to rent or renting out? either way, how can every single agent blacklist you? they connected to interpol? (maybe they call it agentpol?)
-
Saint
- Director
![Director Director]()
- Posts: 3505
- Joined: Thu, 16 Jun 2005 5:19 pm
- Location: The Juban Stand, Boat Quay
-
Contact:
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by Saint » Wed, 20 Aug 2008 8:10 pm
Complete bollocks (excuse my french) The agent is trying to con you into making you use them as a sole agent so you, the tenant, will have to pay their fees rather than the LL or the co-broking agent!
-
frenzal
- Regular
![Regular Regular]()
- Posts: 116
- Joined: Fri, 28 Mar 2008 1:10 pm
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by frenzal » Wed, 20 Aug 2008 9:09 pm
that sure sucks. she was hot
also, i was looking to rent a room
-
sundaymorningstaple
- Moderator
![Moderator Moderator]()
- Posts: 40560
- Joined: Thu, 11 Nov 2004 1:26 pm
-
Answers: 21
- Location: Retired on the Little Red Dot
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by sundaymorningstaple » Wed, 20 Aug 2008 9:20 pm
If you think it's not done here, just read the classifieds and see the number of co-brokered places. That means multiple agents.
SOME PEOPLE TRY TO TURN BACK THEIR ODOMETERS. NOT ME. I WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW WHY I LOOK THIS WAY. I'VE TRAVELED A LONG WAY, AND SOME OF THE ROADS WEREN'T PAVED. ~ Will Rogers
-
robbier
- Newbie
![Newbie Newbie]()
- Posts: 2
- Joined: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 5:28 pm
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by robbier » Thu, 21 Aug 2008 2:03 pm
What absolute rubbish. This agent seems frightened of good competition to me. Use as many agents as you can and you will quite often get much better results. There is no such rule in Singapore and in fact any agent saying that should themselves be "blacklisted" and reported to her parent Agent.
-
mrsli
- Member
![Member Member]()
- Posts: 32
- Joined: Fri, 25 Apr 2008 3:55 am
- Location: Singapore -- just arrived
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by mrsli » Thu, 21 Aug 2008 4:38 pm
Just wanted to add my 2cents, even though it's the same as everyone else -- what that agent told you is crap, it's very common to use multiple agents, and a good way to find a good deal

-
louy
- Chatter
![Chatter Chatter]()
- Posts: 243
- Joined: Sat, 02 Aug 2008 5:29 pm
-
Quote
-
0
login to like this post
Post
by louy » Thu, 21 Aug 2008 5:40 pm
I am looking for a place to rent,
my agent came back and said,
<Quote>
I can shortlist some properties for you to visit and decide with me. And I’ll appreciate if you will stay with me and not ‘use’ other estate agents’ services.
</Quote>
-
-
REP Renewal only one year, how?
Replies: 2
First post
Hiii
For context, I'm 23 years old, female, currently a year 3 EEE undergrad in NTU, and have been a SPR since 2018 with my first 5 yr REP. I...
Last post
In fact, something similar happened to a friend of mine. Chinese Undergrad from NUS. Her REP was renewed for 1 year when she joined a job. Next time,...
- 2 Replies
- 1761 Views
-
Last post by midlet2013
Sat, 29 Jul 2023 1:11 am
-
-
How to watch MAN ON THE RUN film for free? (I only have laptop)
Replies: 1
First post
Can you legally download films from NETFLIX? My friend has NETFLIX not me.
Last post
When you install the Netflix app on your device and log into your account, there is a download feature in the app. This does not download the actual...
- 1 Replies
- 2415 Views
-
Last post by malcontent
Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:56 pm
-
-
Can only afford 1750/child but want mixed attendees, what are my choices?
Replies: 5
First post
Hello, we're looking for preschoold for our twin boys (3, turning 4 late september), but we are budget-conscious. I want to limit the spend to 4k...
Last post
Out of curiosity, are they any private transport options for preschoolers today? Didn't have them back when my daughter was in preschool.
- 5 Replies
- 6560 Views
-
Last post by Lisafuller
Fri, 19 Jan 2024 1:47 pm
-
-
Where's a good place to find information on furniture shop's reputation
Replies: 1
First post
Planning to buy some furniture items, where's a good place to find out more about the shop's reputation ie: quality, delivery timeline, etc?
Last post
For the most part unless there is a niche website dedicated to reviewing such stores your best bet would be to look at the google reviews. They are...
- 1 Replies
- 2866 Views
-
Last post by Lisafuller
Fri, 15 Jan 2021 2:06 pm
-
-
- 0 Replies
- 5187 Views
-
Last post by abbby
Mon, 14 Sep 2020 1:34 pm
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 6 guests