Home-buyers in competitive real-estate markets need any edge possible when it comes to separating their offers from the rest of the pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One tactic involves a personal offer letter \u2015 a few paragraphs, and maybe a photo, designed to connect with the seller and give them a reason to choose your proposal … even if others have higher dollar figures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s not hard to find tips on crafting such letters<\/a>, or templates for such letters, <\/a>or what the perfect one might look like<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But do these letters make a difference? If you\u2019ve bought or sold a home in the past few years, take our survey below. The results will appear in an upcoming Home HQ piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n