Help with drafting a letter/leaflet

ik1

Hi,


I want to drop some leaflets/letters through some house which interest me and I am not sure what exactly to include as I don't want to feel desperate to buy a house, I am not and I am at the same time. lol...I have a o.k house but I need to move to a bigger house although I don't need to sell this straight away.

I have been looking to move for nearly a year but I need a house which needs work as I would like to do it up to my own taste and therefore do not want to pay the top price and then rip everything out and re-decorate so it is better to start from a run down property. I have identified some properties which fit my requirements and I was going to write something on these lines...

Dear Homeowner,

I am searching for a family home in this area. I am not in a chain as I do not need to sell anything and I also have a mortgage agreed in principle. If you are considering selling your house then please call me on 07XXXXXXXXX.

Regards

Prospective Buyer

Do you think I am sounding serious? If you were considering selling would you call me? I was thinking maybe I should just point out more of the benefits to the vendors i.e. no agent fees, lots of people viewing and wasting time etc etc.

I would be grateful for all your inputs and constructive feedback.

Thanks

theartfullodger

Definitely worth a try:


I'd suggest...

Dear Homeowner,


Apologies for contacting you this way: If you are offended in any way, I am sorry.

I am searching for a family home in this area and noticed your house. I am not in a chain as I do not need to sell anything and I also have a mortgage agreed in principle, and so can move in a timescale that suits you. I can of course provide proof of all this if needed. No estate agent fees should be required. If you are considering selling your house then please call me on 07XXXXXXXXX.


If you are not the owner, could you kindly pass this on to them, please?

Regards Thanks and apologies again for contacting you.

Prospective Buyer

Cheers!

Lodger

Bonbon

You should think carefully how you are going to address the letter/leaflet.I often get leaflets (generally from estate agents) saying 'we need houses in your area' and to be honest after seeing the heading they go straight in the bin. So you will need to consider something to make it seem more personal which will encourage people to read it through. I'm not too good with words so I can't really suggest anything.

ik1

Thank you for your suggestion.

theartfullodger wrote: »

Definitely worth a try:


I'd suggest...
Cheers!

Lodger

ik1

I was thinking maybe I will put into an envelope to draw the attention or it will be just an a4 printed on an inkjet but certainly not looking to get professionally printed or anything.

Bonbon wrote: »

You should think carefully how you are going to address the letter/leaflet.I often get leaflets (generally from estate agents) saying 'we need houses in your area' and to be honest after seeing the heading they go straight in the bin. So you will need to consider something to make it seem more personal which will encourage people to read it through. I'm not too good with words so I can't really suggest anything.

ik1

theartfullodger wrote: »

The GUARANTEED way of getting it opened is stick it in a window envelope with a £5 note visible inside...

lol...or I could just knock on the door and ask them to sell to me or I wont leave...i'll do the old saleman trick and stick my foot inside the door so they can't close the door:D

westlondonbuyer

You've inspired me to try this as well!

I think I might hand-write the letters. No-one gets real letters any more, so might be worth a try?

ik1

Great...keep us posted on your progress!

And the hand written letter is a good advice as it adds more of a personal touch.

westlondonbuyer wrote: »

You've inspired me to try this as well!

I think I might hand-write the letters. No-one gets real letters any more, so might be worth a try?