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Potential Home Question
If you saw a house that you LOVED, would you ever leave a note in the mailbox of the person's home expressing to them how you feel about the home and letting them know if they ever mean to sell the property to let you know? Or is that way too forward?
Backstory: DH and I found our dream home. It's a very old home with lots of character/history, large amounts of property, and overlooks a beautiful lake in a pristine setting. If the house ever went on the market we would try to scoop it up immediately, but a real estate agent friend suggested leaving a note, telling the owner how beautiful the home is, how we would love to raise our family there, etc. just in case. This way, if the owner ever wanted to sell, they wouldn't necessarily have to list it. An elderly woman currently lives there alone, and I wouldn't want to make her feel uncomfortable. At this point I'm leaning towards not leaving one, but I am the least saavy person you'll ever meet, and am wondering if this is common.
Re: Potential Home Question
ehhhh.... leaving a note for an elderly woman who lives alone might freak her out a bit. Can you do some research? Do you know her? Does anyone you know, know her? Maybe if you see her out in her yard you can stop & say something?
If you're so interested, why not just ring the doorbell and announce that you are looking at homes in the area and ask her how she feels about the neighborhood?
It's an easy "in" to bring up how lovely her home is.
DH and I have done this - asking neighbors about a street and house. People always have opinions and like to chat...especially if you go as a comfy, low-key couple.
I like this idea more than leaving a note.
DH has suggested doing this when we've passed a house we liked that wasn't on the market. I wouldn't have the balls to actually do it...I don't think DH really would either. I also think if anyone just came up to me and said I want to buy your place I'd say "Thanks, but tough luck." Not that I have a house at the moment we are apartment dwellers looking for an out.