Door Knocking Letter

[Chris S.]

Hi everyone,

I am about to embark on my first door knocking journey and I wrote this letter to leave with people that aren't home or aren't ready to sell yet but may be interested in the future. I was wondering if everyone out there had any feedback/tips to improve the letter and/or interaction with the potential seller. I decided that I won't prepare a script/pitch I will go by feel and take notes on what is perceived best by the homeowner. Also, I was wondering everyone in Ottawa has done this before and what there results were?

I really appreciate any feedback. Thank you and have a wonderful day,

Chris

HOUSE WANTED

Dear Homeowner,

I am interested in buying a house in your area, and the style of yours particularly appeals to me.

I have my finances in place, have no existing property to sell, and could proceed with buying your house immediately. The advantages of selling to me are as follows:

• I will pay fair market value
• No realtors commission (5%+HST on the purchase price)
• Flexible closing date- You pick it
• No repairs needed- I will tailor the house to my preference after closing
• Maintain your lifestyle- It sucks always being on call and displaced whenever someone wants to see your home
• Selling to someone you like- Chance are we’ll get along well
  
  

If you are considering selling your house, then please contact me either by phone or e-mail. Thank you very much for your time.

Yours Truly,

[Roy N.]

@Ming Lim, @Chris S.

If you are dropping off door knockers or letters with the intention of purchasing properties for yourself, there are no legal issues ... even if the property is under an agency agreement with a realtor (the owner would just redirect you to the realtor).

If you are canvassing for properties with the intention of finding a buyer other than yourself, then you are wandering into the grey area of wholesaling versus agency (which requires a licence).