How To Write A Letter To The Seller When Buying A Home
Take your time constructing a letter that lets the sellers know you’re well prepared to purchase their home. Keep it short and stay positive. It’s also a good idea to leave out any remodeling plans you have in mind. Always thank the seller for their time and thoroughly proofread what you've written.
1. Decide How You Want The Letter To Look
Before writing the letter, think about how you want the offer letter to look — handwritten, typed, printed on special paper, etc. This represents who you are, so it should be well-thought-out and intentional. Other potential buyers may be writing a letter as well, so put in the extra work to make yours stand out.
2. Introduce Yourself
Introduce yourself to the home seller so that the seller has a better idea of who they could be selling their home to. Keep it straight forward, you don’t have to include a lot of personal detail. For example, you really like how close the home is to work and your favorite coffee shop. Let the seller know how conveniently located the home is to your points of interests.
3. Share Your Love For The Home
Express your love for the home. Point out details that caught your eye and why this specific house is your dream home. Does it have the number of bedrooms that you were looking for? Do you love the detailing on the trim or the French doors that lead out to a well-maintained garden? Give compliments where you can but be genuine.
4. Describe How You’d Live In The House
Many homeowners grow emotionally attached to their homes, so they might be looking for someone who will care for it and love it as they did. If you’re really excited about the breakfast nook in the kitchen, let them know they designed a space you can’t wait to enjoy.
5. Explain Your Offer
Explain your offer on the house so that the homeowner understands the possible transaction. Just because you make an offer, doesn’t mean you can realistically complete the purchase. Tell the seller whether you plan to use cash or finance the home with a mortgage. Include a copy of your earnest money deposit, your down payment amount, and your mortgage preapproval letter with your offer letter to show how serious you are about the house.
6. Express Gratitude
End your letter to the home seller with an expression of gratitude. Even a simple “thank you for your consideration” can go a long way. The home seller may appreciate the thankfulness in your buyer letter.
7. Read Over Your Letter
Read over the offer letter at least once to make sure there are no errors. A well-written offer letter will make a good impression while one filled with typos or grammatical errors may cause the seller to not view you as a serious buyer.
8. Deliver The Letter To The Seller
Potential buyers typically don’t contact sellers directly. Your real estate agent can deliver the offer letter to the seller’s agent.
