Can a slice of pizza help you buy the home of your dreams?
For one woman in Portland, Oregon, thats exactly what happened.
Well, it cost her a few pizzas.
Here are some of the most creative ways weve seen to sweeten the deal.
Some of them worked, while others… not so much.
Donna DiNicola was looking for a new home for her 23-year-old son Johnny Barrett.
DiNicola and Barrett found a home that they liked, and the asking price was $249,000.
DiNicolas offer was accepted.
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To attempt to make their bid stand out one couple went to great lengths bycreating a video.
Not a video of themselves begging and pleading that their bid be accepted.
No, they went beyond that.
Despite their efforts, they were unable to secure the home; the seller accepted the highest bid.
Write a Letter
Writing a letter indicating that you are interested in a home used to be unusual.
Now, its commonplace.
Sellers want to sell to a buyer who theyre comfortable with and can relate to.
Kelley fell in love with a big four-bedroom house as soon as she saw its doggy doors andbig backyard.
Her letter touched the seller, whotold The Denver Posthe felt better selling to Kelley than to other bidders.
If youre creative, why not write a song or film a video?
If you are outbid on your dream home, move on.
Whatever you do, dont stalk the new homeowner;you may end up in prison.
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David L. Wright is a retired CFO.
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