I phoned up and requested a viewing on a property which had been on the market in my area for some time.

Told by agent, be prepared to put a quick bid in as there are 5 in already and the seller will make their mind up at the end of the week.

Arranged viewing, and phoned to confirm it a couple of days later. Told 8 bids were now in, and one at asking price. I cancelled and said there was clearly no point in viewing if they had all these good offers in and found something alternative.

Still on the market today, a couple of months later. In my mind, estate agent trying to inflate the price and failed.