California Realtors Advise Clients to Ignore ‘Love Letters’ From Would-Be Buyers

SAN JOSE (KPIX) — In competitive real estate markets it has become common practice for hopeful buyers to submit personal stories when trying to purchase a home. These appeals are known in the industry as “love letters” but realtors are trying to phase them out saying they can be a liability.
For many the decision to sell your home is an emotional one. That was certainly true for Alene Ipsaro of San Jose.
“This was my childhood home and I returned 15 years ago and it becam