Real Estate Blogging

We have all heard stories about the desperation of potential buyers driving them to offer tens of thousands of dollars over the asking price just to be considered. In addition, buyers are now sending letters, photos and gifts to the homeowner trying to make themselves appear more worthy of owning the home. Has home buying turned into an audition?

In my experience over the past two months trying to purchase a home in Southern California, the extra effort on the part of the buyer seems to be paying off. My real estate agent suggested that I compose a letter to the homeowner describing my family, my education and my employer trying to plead with them to sell me their home. We made offers on 4 homes before getting one accepted. In the case of the home we are purchasing, I wrote a letter to the home owner, went to her door to speak to her personally, and increased the amount of money I was offering two times before we entered escrow.

I can fully understand the desperation on the part of buyers across America waiting for an offer to be accepted. Share your stories of home buying desperation...