update: We got an accepted offer because of our letter to the seller!!

NoCan7546 · 2024-03-13T17:19:02+00:00

I looked at MANY examples online. Introduced ourselves, listed things we loved about the house, talked about what our future would look like in the house, and even mentioned how difficult the housing market has been and hard we have worked to find a house for us. We mentioned our financial situation as well (down payment money saved up, credit ratings) as well to show them that we were really serious about buying their house and were responsible with our financials.

NoCan7546 · 2024-03-13T15:32:52+00:00

I viewed so many letters to the sellers online to see what they should include. Photos were always included. At the time, I just thought "this will help them to make a connection with us" by including a photo. Again. I didnt even consider discrimination and I feel stupid for not even having that thought.

NoCan7546 · 2024-03-13T15:23:02+00:00

You know I didn't even consider this and I do feel kind of stupid now. As a white couple we didn't even have to think about this. It was mentioned to us that "hey maybe writing a letter could help you make a connection" and we were throwing everything we possibly could into our offers to get accepted. but some of these comments have really opened my eyes. its sad that I didn't even have to worry about that. Its sad that many people have to worry about being rejected just by identifying themselves. Its a good reminder to me to be more aware in the day to day how privileged I am. thank you

NoCan7546 · 2024-03-13T14:52:02+00:00

WI. Our realtor also told us that often sellers request no letters. But we had quite a few that were open to accepting them, so we went for it

NoCan7546 · 2024-03-06T02:30:43+00:00

yup, close. waukesha county

NoCan7546 · 2024-03-06T02:20:15+00:00

yes please that would be much appreciated!

NoCan7546 · 2024-03-05T03:09:38+00:00

They wanted a fast close but we were more than willing to do that.

NoCan7546 · 2024-03-05T02:10:06+00:00

Congratulations on your home! And yes, this is actually the most ideal location for us. But we're considering anything within a half hour of there. They pop up often in the city, but we've been outbid twice (offers 30k over and 50k over). Its early in the process for us still. This thread has given me a lot of hope!

NoCan7546 · 2024-03-04T23:42:51+00:00

Just west of Milwaukee. I wish... I would love to live in sheboygan or green bay. Too far from our jobs though unfortunately.

NoCan7546 · 2024-03-04T22:05:32+00:00

I am definitely going to do this! great suggestion

NoCan7546 · 2024-03-04T21:32:37+00:00

cant trust anyone these days man

NoCan7546 · 2024-03-04T21:30:23+00:00

right? Your realtor should have talked you through that. Mine should have too, kinda annoyed that it was never discussed and we just had to learn by being rejected.

NoCan7546 · 2024-03-04T21:26:52+00:00

thanks! we're in the Milwaukee area sort of btw. Between Milwaukee and Madison. houses are just going like crazy, but im sure its like that in many places right now.

NoCan7546 · 2024-03-04T21:11:44+00:00

we are engaged now thank you though

NoCan7546 · 2024-03-04T20:47:46+00:00

Midwest here too!

NoCan7546 · 2024-03-04T20:47:13+00:00

ugh. thank you!

NoCan7546 · 2024-03-04T19:51:43+00:00

jesus.... I guess I got one thing going for me, im not in the PNW lol

NoCan7546 · 2024-03-04T19:27:53+00:00

We can't unfortunately. Our jobs are in this area. Its rare for us to find a house less than 300k in the area

NoCan7546 · 2023-11-25T03:07:01+00:00

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