Lets say you are 100% correct on all the issues (and it sounds like you are from your argument).
Whenever someone prefaces something with “am I too blunt”, what it usually means is that they have the truth to tell, but are going to do it in a derogatory way.
In this case, your frustration comes straight though, and being in the real estate business that is understandable. I have written emails with a similar level of frustration, and it does seem to help to blow off some steam.
Since you asked for opinions, what I do is then decide if I want the business or not. If I don’t, then I write a very short reply letting them know I cannot accept the business. I am not blunt or derogatory, because at this point I don’t care any more.
If I want the business I write a letter similar to the flu edits, but I usually start over. I then write a positive but firm letter with the intent of persuading them to do the right thing and winning the business for myself.
For example,
Dear xxxx,
We would like to represent your property, but in my professional opinion some major changes would be required in maintenance and marketing.
The property is receiving xxx views but no further contact. This occurs when the presentation is poor and the asking price is high.
The specific maintenance items that need to be addressed are:
. paint
. dogs
. etc…
Based on your comps, the recommended selling price is: xxxx
Again, we would like to represent you in the sale of your property, but unless these items are addressed we will be unable to do so.
