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[quote=Anonymous]Has anyone ever approached a home owner about buying their lot/house even though there was no indication it was going to be sold?  I love my neighborhood but really want a larger lot and home. The problem is most lots are very small and I dislike the new homes that can be built on them (i.e., narrow, minimal side lot btw houses, limited green space).  There are a few very old and generally rundown properties on exceptionally large lots that have not changed hands in 40+ years. Its clear that elderly couples live in the homes and cannot maintain them (haven't for decades) and likely are struggling to keep up with escalating property taxes (it's a decently high RE value area).

I'd like to reach out to the owners and offer to buy now or whenever they're ready to sell.  I would plan to tear down the house and build new, so don't want to offend them. But I also don't want to wait for the builders to beat me to it - severs homes nearby have sold without ever listing so I know builders are circling.

Anyone had experience in a similar situation or have tips on how to proceed?  Should an agent be involved at this stage or only if/when I've made contact?[/quote]

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