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Jason Guinard
  • Hackensack, NJ
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Advice/input on my letter to vacant property owner

Jason Guinard
  • Hackensack, NJ
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Hello all, I would appreciate input on what to say, not to say, or ok as is.  Here is what I have.  

"Hello, my name is Jason Guinard. In driving on Hackensack Ave in Hackensack, I noticed that the property at #7 was distressed and unoccupied. Through some light research I found that you are the homeowner of this address.

I am reaching out to you to see if you are interested in selling this property. If you are, I am interested and ask that you please contact me to set up an appointment for me to view the home at your convenience.

If the home meets my needs and we are able to come to an agreement, I am in a position to put it under contract, move quickly on inspections, and be able to close in just a few weeks. I hope this letter finds you well and I look forward to speaking with you."

Thank you in advance for your help. 

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Bob Okenwa
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  • Peoria, AZ
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Bob Okenwa
  • Real Estate Agent/Investor
  • Peoria, AZ
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The letter looks good and it is to the point. I would remove a few of the "ifs" and just state the facts. The goal is to give the owner a call to action and to show that you are prepared to move quickly with as few snags as possible. 

For example, "If the home meets my needs and we are able to come to an agreement," is a line that could possibly be cut as this is just stating the obvious. To me, the word "if" connotes doubt and/or contingency and the last thing you want is to imply "I'll buy your property if this that and this fall in my favor". 

Just a suggestion though.

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