Making a documented offer?

[Thierry Van Roy]

A broker told me this total rehab project might sell better if my offer were to be "documented".

I'm essentially writing a report which shows the gargantuous scale & scope of the project as to dissuade the owners of (a) ever trying their own hands at it and (b) expecting a better price.

But globally, the thing just looks as if I'm intentionally ripping on their property. It's a big house at an A-location, but it's old and has deteriorated for years. Example: The wooden supports are affected by deathwatch beetles, though I'll still need to bring in an expert to see whether they're still active. Also, moisture is going up and down the walls on all floors.

i.e. A total strip job.

I could write a book, is what I'm saying. But should I?

Has anyone ever done this?

Does this kind of thing ever help?