We bought our house five years ago. The seller built it himself. Picked the blueprint, crafted the woodworking bits and installed them. Even finished projects that weren't complete when they listed it and we didn't request, like custom drawer fronts that matched the rest of the bedroom cabinets and a counter replacement in the laundry room.

    We love it so much, and are grateful we bought it.

    I'd love to tell the sellers that. But, should I? I don't want to come off creepy.

    Should I write an appreciation letter to the peeps we bought our house from?

    Thx

    Send gratitude letter to seller. Nope or hell yeah
    byu/OhhMyGeek inRealEstate



    Posted by OhhMyGeek

    11 Comments

    1. Upset_Expression981 on

      Hell yeah send it! That dude put his heart into building that place and would probably love knowing someone actually appreciates all the custom work he did. Most builders never hear back from buyers so it’d probably make his whole year

      Just keep it short and sweet – mention a few specific things you love about the house and thank him for the care he put into it. Not creepy at all when it’s genuine appreciation

    2. Pitiful-Place3684 on

      I’m sure they’d love to hear from you. I stayed friends with the lady who sold us the house we raised our kids in until her passing 6 months ago at age 96. The relationship was meaningful to both of us.

    3. GlowInTheDarkSpaces on

      As a designer I say hello yes!! Nothing makes me happier than someone loving my work.

    4. That they put all that work into it and sold it, I think they would love to know their work is still being loved.

    5. artful_todger_502 on

      That small random act of kindness will be remembered by this person for the rest of their lives 💙

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