Writing a Letter to the Seller

To the homeowners,

We’ve been looking at homes since December, and must have been through hundreds, maybe thousands, of listings at this point. Many were nice and met most of our criteria. But yours stopped us in our tracks with its refined balance of elegance and coziness. (I legitimately gasped when I first saw it and frantically interrupted Austin’s Zoom work meeting to show him. – Shelly)

As you surely know far better than we do, your home’s attributes, from its dramatic, vaulted ceilings, to the gorgeous kitchen and bathrooms, to the incredible archway, work in concert to create a special and truly one-of-a-kind space we would love to call our own.

We’ve found ourselves daydreaming about morning coffee on the terrace, cooking meals for family and friends in the beautiful kitchen, and enjoying all that Logan Square has to offer. The pictures, video and virtual tour we took have given us a real sense of comfort about living there, and we only get more excited each time we take another look through.

We sincerely appreciate your consideration of our offer and we look forward to hearing from you! As we anticipate the next chapter in our lives, we wish you the best as you embark on yours.

Thank you,

Austin and Shelly

Dear Seller,

If you’ve ever seen a commercial for Zillow, you know that the final line always ends with: “You’re not just looking for a house. You’re looking for a place for your life to happen”. I can’t imagine a better way to describe the home buying process.

Touring homes requires a decent amount of imagination. You have to imagine where you’d put your couch, what your view would be as you enjoy your morning coffee, and how it would feel to come home, kick off your shoes off, plop on the couch, and pour yourself a glass of wine. You have to imagine exactly in which direction you would kick your shoes, how that first step on the cold hardwood floor would feel after a full day in heels, and how warm the embrace would be as your home welcomes you back. Stepping into your condo, I felt like I was being welcomed into a home: not just touring another house. I was immediately struck by the amount of natural light and overall openness of the unit. I loved the wooden cabinets and how open the kitchen was to the rest of the apartment, creating such warmth and flow throughout the unit. Having a united kitchen and living room floor plan truly embraces my lifestyle of “I need to cook dinner but I also can’t miss an episode of the Bachelor on TV”. As I continued walking, I could picture myself waking up on a Saturday morning, making myself a fancy Nespresso latte that I’m too busy to make during the week, and sitting on the balcony to enjoy the view of the sun as it rises. As I walked through your condo, I felt like home.

The bottom line is that I’m ready to make your condo my home. I’ll brighten up the space with the love and care it deserves, and I will treasure it like I would a favorite book or a family heirloom. The bones of a beautiful condo are already there; it just needs someone to fill it with life, memories, and fall scented candles.

Thanks so much for considering my offer!

Sincerely,

Basia

Dear Homeowners,

Thank you for letting us tour your home and confirm that it is indeed everything the internet said it would be (and more!).

Many home buyers spend months searching for a home to call their own, but the path that led us to your place couldn’t have been more different. Our original plan was to wait the remainder of the year and begin our home buying process in the new year. That all changed when your sun-filled spacious home popped up on the market. After working to get pre-approval letters in place and finding a realtor we enjoy working with, we were so happy to finally set foot into the home that was pulled up on our web browsers for the last few days.

It’s amazing to us how many times we’ve driven past this home on our way to our friends’ apartment without stopping to think about what was inside. Now that we know, it’s hard to imagine our lives playing out any other way. We would be so grateful if you considered selling your home to us.

Thank you for your consideration! We look forward to hearing from you.

Samantha & Daniel

Dear Sellers,

Thank you for the opportunity to tour your home— we absolutely love it! We are in awe of how much the style reminds us of our recent trips to Nantucket, Martha’s Vineyard and Naples, and reignites the brightness and warmth that we felt in those places. To be able to experience those coastal feelings in our beloved Chicago would be the best of both worlds.

We feel incredibly grateful to present you with our offer, and hope you see the appreciation we have for your home. Please know that if you accept, we will truly cherish it for many years to come!

Sincerely,

Rick & Alyssa