It's like finding a love letter in a stack of bills

Like trying to secure toilet paper during a global pandemic, todays cut throat real estate market is not for the faint of heart. With only a smattering of homes that may suit, buyers (and tenants) need a healthy dose of resilience and an arsenal of tactics to stand out from the crowd.

Enter the handwritten note. A charming and somewhat nostalgic relic of the past that could quite possibly move your otherwise mundane ‘offer & acceptance’ to the top of the list and finally turn the tide in your favour.

Picture this: Sellers are drowning in a sea of sterile, soul-less offers, each one as thrilling as a tax return. Then, out of the blue, they discover your handwritten note, a beacon of humanity in an otherwise mechanical process. It's like finding a love letter in a stack of bills—refreshing, personal, and downright endearing.

So, how do you craft this secret weapon? Well, you can start by praising their impeccable taste in garden gnomes or their avant-garde choice of wall colour that only a true visionary could love. Make them feel their home is the Sistine Chapel of suburban living.

Next, share a little about yourself. But don’t bore them with your credit score. Instead, tell them how you’ve already envisioned their backyard filled with children’s laughter or how long you have dreamed of living in the street. Paint a picture of your future life there, a life filled with joy, laughter, and maybe even a gnome or two.

Promise to uphold the sacred tradition of lawn mowing every Saturday morning, or to never, ever repaint the iconic purple bathroom. Because nothing builds rapport faster than a shared love of purple walls. Make them chuckle, because if they’re laughing, they’re listening.

Finally, seal the deal with sincerity. Let them know that, to you, their home isn’t just a property—it's the backdrop for your life’s next chapter. It’s where you’ll build memories, just like they did.

So grab the Mont Blanc and channel your inner Grisham. In a market tighter than a pair of jeans after a week on the Amalfi Coast, a handwritten note could possibly be the golden ticket. Get ready to charm your way into your dream home, because sometimes, all it takes is a little ink and a lot of heart.