Email: Private home sale

FOR SALE BY OWNER sign in front of house

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Directions: Respond to the email as if you are trying to sell your house privately. Answer the questions and provide at least TWO details about the neighbourhood and ONE reason why you can or can't negotiate the price.

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To: Homeowner
From: Taryn Kent
Subject: Your home
Sent: January 7

Hello. I've been looking at the photo gallery of your online home buyer's ad. Congratulations on trying to sell your home without a real estate agent. It is difficult (we have done it twice) but is worth the effort if you find a reasonable buyer. My sister is interested in buying a home in your region. Your home could be ideal if you are willing to negotiate the price. Your asking price is about $10,000 above her budget. She also wants to live near an elementary school and a bus route. I'm not sure if your home is near these amenities. Could you let me know about these details? Most importantly, are you open to negotiation on the price? Please let me know when the house would be available for viewing.

Thank you.
Sincerely,
Taryn Kent

Examples and hints

Business email response good practice:

Use a short, clear subject line to communicate what the email is about.
Use a professional tone.
Organize the information:
- Briefly state your purpose for writing in the very beginning of your message.
- Provide the context—when replying to someone else’s email, it can often be helpful to either include or restate the sender’s message.
- Organize thoughts into paragraphs.
- State the desired outcome at the end of your message (e.g., if you want a response, and how—phone call, email; deadlines; etc.).
Use an appropriate sign-off (e.g., "Thank you", "Regards", "I look forward to hearing from you", etc.).

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