How to write a great real estate offer letter

It’s often said that the business of real estate is all about relationships. You as a buyer mostly have to deal with your Realtor only, but once you’ve found a piece of Winthrop real estate that you like, it’s important for you to establish a connection with a seller and let them know you’re interested in their property. And that’s where the real estate offer letter comes in.

The prime function of a real estate offer letter is to let the seller know you’d like to buy their property. It could also be a key factor that could help a seller choose their preferred buyer. You want your letter to be well crafted so it will stand out from the other offer letters the seller will likely be getting.

Here are a few tips that will get you started on writing an exceptional real estate offer letter.

Make it personal

Start by addressing the seller by their name; you can get this information from your Realtor. You don’t want to begin with a generic greeting or a letter that looks like a mere template. Thank them as well for giving you the opportunity to view their home.

Introduce yourself

You don’t need to get too in-depth about it. Just tell the seller a little about yourself, your background, and your family, and where you’re moving from. Add a few of your interests and hobbies that are relevant to the area you’re moving to. For example, if you’re looking at Methow Valley real estate, you can mention that you love the outdoors and are looking forward to getting more into hiking and mountain biking once you’re living in the area. This is a good way to see if you and the seller have anything in common, which is a first step to building a connection.

Talk about what you loved about their home

Be specific. Mention a corner of the house that would make a lovely reading nook or a few features you noticed about the kitchen. Sellers will appreciate knowing that you paid attention to the details that made their house memorable. You can also mention how their house stood out from all the others you’ve looked at.

Tell them why you want to buy their home

You can get a little personal here by telling them about how you envision you and your family’s life in their home. Basically, you’re sharing how their home provides the perfect space and opportunity to live out your dreams. Sellers want to be sure that they’re leaving their house with someone who will appreciate it just as much as they do.

Add a few financial details

You want to show that you’re serious about your offer, so talk a little about details such as your mortgage pre-approval and earnest money that you want to hand over to signify your intent to buy. Make sure to get your Realtor’s help with this one.

And once you’re done, close the letter by thanking the seller again and expressing your strong interest in buying their home. The most important thing to remember when writing your real estate offer letter is to be sincere and to leave the seller with the impression that their home will be in good hands.

If you’re looking to purchase Methow Valley real estate, get in touch with us at Coldwell Banker Winthrop Realty, the top Realtors in the area. Call 509.996.2121 or email info(at)cbwinthrop(dotted)com. You can also send us a message here.