To clarify.. I have been watching a few neighborhoods in which houses dont come up for sale all that often and when they do they go quickly. Has anyone ever 'cold called' houses that you find appealing leaving a personalized letter stating your interest? Has it ever worked out?
In my mind its a bit more personal from a potential buyer rather than a realtor, as Im sure most people are used to the generic "I have a buyer looking for something in your area' handoutsin their mailbox.
I have already done a title search on one house that sold a few years ago and ended up finding the owners email.. while they seemed impressed I went though all that work, they sadly weren't interested in selling.
Worth noting.. this isnt neccessarily to do a transaction without a realtor.. and not wanting to get in that discussion.