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Ariel Cohen
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Yellow Letter to Neighbors

Ariel Cohen
  • Investor
  • Valley Stream, NY
Posted Sep 18 2014, 10:59

There are a lot of "older" people in my neighborhood who have slowly been selling their houses and moving out. I want to send letters to a number of houses that I know fit this criteria.

What would you recommend when sending a yellow letter to a neighbor. Is there any advantage (or disadvantage) to addressing that fact in the letter or is it better to send the letter as an anonymous investor who happens to be a neighbor?

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Michael Quarles#1 Marketing Your Property Contributor
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Michael Quarles#1 Marketing Your Property Contributor
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Replied Sep 18 2014, 11:08

I would send a Greeting Card.... something like. And state on the inside that you're neighbors. Make it super personal.

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Ariel Cohen
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Ariel Cohen
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Replied Sep 22 2014, 10:27

What if they are neighbors that I don't actually know personally?

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Ryan Dossey
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Ryan Dossey
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Replied Sep 22 2014, 10:36

I think on the inside I would put something like I drive by your home everyday and I would love to buy it if they decide to sell. I think the fact that they are not like right next door makes it a little easier. 

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Stephanie Dupuis
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Stephanie Dupuis
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Replied Sep 22 2014, 11:41

I say that I'm your neighbor. I live on *** Street. If you happen to see me walking my dog, working in the yard, I'd love to meet you. Please stop and say hello! Random people wave and honk their horn to say hello when they drive by. This is what I write.