Hello,
I need your advice. We are searching for a plot of land, basically in only two towns. There are two building plots available, but my partner doesn’t like them. Otherwise, nothing. I recently saw a house with a large plot in an absolutely dream location and simply called the owners to ask if they would consider selling part of the land. Apparently, it already belongs to the daughters, but they said their mother, who still lives in the house (she is in her mid-80s), should decide.
The "problem" is that on the half of the land they want to sell, there is their prefabricated garage. The elderly lady said she isn’t really sure about it; she doesn’t want any hassle. They would need a new garage afterwards... I already told her not to worry about that.
Do you have any ideas on how I can convince her to sell to us? This is truly the last possible plot in the area and it would be so great if it works out.
Because of COVID-19, I thought of writing a letter with a photo of us, where I introduce ourselves. What do you think about that, and do you have any other ideas?
It just has to work.
Thanks and best regards
Knatti
I need your advice. We are searching for a plot of land, basically in only two towns. There are two building plots available, but my partner doesn’t like them. Otherwise, nothing. I recently saw a house with a large plot in an absolutely dream location and simply called the owners to ask if they would consider selling part of the land. Apparently, it already belongs to the daughters, but they said their mother, who still lives in the house (she is in her mid-80s), should decide.
The "problem" is that on the half of the land they want to sell, there is their prefabricated garage. The elderly lady said she isn’t really sure about it; she doesn’t want any hassle. They would need a new garage afterwards... I already told her not to worry about that.
Do you have any ideas on how I can convince her to sell to us? This is truly the last possible plot in the area and it would be so great if it works out.
Because of COVID-19, I thought of writing a letter with a photo of us, where I introduce ourselves. What do you think about that, and do you have any other ideas?
It just has to work.
Thanks and best regards
Knatti
I also think it’s a good idea to offer the lady some help. As has already been mentioned here, mowing the lawn, shopping, carrying heavy items. Introduce yourself as kindly as possible and make a good impression so that the potential new neighbors are seen in a positive light. Apparently, you need to convince the mother in order for the daughters to agree.
The strictly businesslike approach suggested by @ypg is probably not going to be well received.
Where do the daughters live, locally as well? Or would they appreciate some relief in daily life and encourage their mother?
Nevertheless, the conditions for building definitely need to be clarified before the purchase, that’s clear. Still, the first step remains convincing the potential sellers.
The strictly businesslike approach suggested by @ypg is probably not going to be well received.
Where do the daughters live, locally as well? Or would they appreciate some relief in daily life and encourage their mother?
Nevertheless, the conditions for building definitely need to be clarified before the purchase, that’s clear. Still, the first step remains convincing the potential sellers.
Altai schrieb:
The strictly factual approach that @ypg suggests is probably not going to be well received. But you don’t buy a property with casual remarks and emotional back-and-forth with someone who doesn’t own the land.
Altai schrieb:
I also think it’s a good idea to offer help to the lady. As has already been mentioned here, mowing the lawn, shopping, carrying heavy items. So consider carefully before making a long-term commitment: what is this supposed to mean? Are these supposed to be persuasion tactics, sacrificing yourself for years for the neighbor? I believe that solidarity within a neighborhood community is important, and that includes tasks like shoveling snow when the other person apparently can’t anymore. But in my opinion, these are not reasons for selling me the property, or even selling the property at all.
Facts matter. If you don’t even know whether a replacement garage will fit “somewhere else,” then a “don’t worry about it” approach doesn’t work.
A site plan would also be extremely helpful for discussion here. But I think the original poster hasn’t done their homework to be taken seriously as a potential buyer.
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pagoni20209 Jan 2021 14:17Maybe one should also be willing to offer a top price for THE SELLER if they receive something better than what is otherwise available.
ypg schrieb:
You can't buy a plot of land with offhand remarks and emotional banter with someone who doesn't own the property.
Maybe not with offhand remarks, but possibly with emotions. As it seems, the elderly lady has the decision-making authority. Perhaps the daughters care deeply about her well-being. She is the one who will essentially bear the consequences—the construction noise, the dirt, months without a garage. Who knows if the new neighbors will be loud party-goers? Therefore, it certainly makes sense to present yourself as good neighbors.H
Hausbautraum209 Jan 2021 16:22I also think a site plan would be very helpful.
I especially can’t picture the location of the garage and possible alternatives.
If the plot is better than the other two options, I would also offer a correspondingly good price.
I do believe emotions will ultimately play the deciding role, but if someone offers me 200,000, my emotions will be stronger than with 100,000...
I especially can’t picture the location of the garage and possible alternatives.
If the plot is better than the other two options, I would also offer a correspondingly good price.
I do believe emotions will ultimately play the deciding role, but if someone offers me 200,000, my emotions will be stronger than with 100,000...
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